The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-29

you cOuld but see the sweet smile WIN winch
Mary meets me when get to the house, the
nice supper she sets for me, and hear her tel
how much she has missed me and how often the
little prattler talked about pap .a.
F'Mary"' [ mechanically calculated, "thou
art well called Maryw
The night had set in dark, and we were near
the end of the stage route, where we were to
change horses and driver. y little village was
before US, with a twinking here and there from
the dwellings on the road side. The horses ilew
forward with increased speed, the wheels whiri-
ed "a pidly along the smooth turnpike, and loud
and frequent reports of the long lash were heard
in the air over the heads of the leaders. We
were entering the native village Of my sentimen-
tai and happy companion upon the coach box.
edo you see that light, sir~ he required with
a tone of pleasure l looked in the direction in
Dictated with his whip One light burned high
er,kbrighter, and more cheerful than the rest.
:sThat bright light is in Mary's window" he
said; ''she always sits there waiting for my re-
turn. Now, sir, will gladden. her heart"
As he spoke he drew his stage horn from
beckett in which it hung, and placing it to his
lips, blew a long and cheerful blast. The horses,
as if catching inspiration from the sound, darted
ahead with renewed swiftness, and the same mo-
ment the coach wheels were rattling merrily
over the paved street OF The quiet village.
The stag? rolled along the avenue-like street
and stopped at the door Of the principal hotel.
The driver dismounted and surrendered his box
to another with harsh voice and vulg gar manners.
dislilted him at once, and determined to go no
farther that night, for my curiosity was reused
TO see more of my new friend.
"Coachman," | said to him, FEyou have Great
ed an interest in me; | wish to go with you to
your house2 l should be gTatifed in witnes-
sing your domeatc bliss"
''Nothing would make me happier" he repli-
cd; 81 was wishing to ask the honor of you, yet
was afraid it would be too bold in me.7
"All ready, gentlemen" cried the new coach
man, ascending the box ''We are waiting for
you, sir "
''Pitch me my valise, driver; I shall go no
farther tonight"
The valise, with heavy sound, accompanied
by an oath from the driver, struck the gallery,
and with a flourish and crack of the whip the
stage rolled away from the inn, leaving me
standing beside my friend the Benedict
After having engaged room for the night at
the inn, was, In few minutes, ON nay way 10
the cottage OF the happy husband A quarter Of
a mile from the inn, we turned into narrow
and shady lane, at the termination Of which, a
light CLEANED steadily--a beacon of love, guild
ing the mar I'D to his young bride.
We had walked half way to the house, when
the gate OF the flower garden was thrown open,
graceful female hastily ad need towards US,
her white dress glanced in the moon, which was
just rising above the trees; our figures, at the
moment, were partly concealed, mine wholly SO,
in the shadow of an elm which overspread the
path.
seIIenry, is it you1' she darted forward and
threw herself into his arms. ''Two long days
you have been away, and have been so lonely. /"
As she spoke she drew back from his arms, which
had encrcled her, 10 gaze into his face, her eyes
full of 1--we, when the fsrm OF stranger caught
her eye. 1 was gazing upon her fair face in I'M
disguised admiration; her beauty seftencd by the
moonlight, seemed angelic.
f'Sir, beg your pardon" she said, VIII lie her
blushing brow was visible, even in the moon
light. "Henry, why didn't you tell me some one
was with you" she added, with playful repreof,
half ashamed that a strangers eve should mark
the iervor of her devotion to her husband and
lover.
We passed through the neat white gate. along
pebbly walk bordered with flowers, and
tered the cottage, simple snow white dwell
ling, adorned with humble portico, hall hidden
in a honeysuckle and woodbine. With a cour-
tesy was ushered into their happy abode. y
room on the right Of the hall sarved the young
and frugal housewife as ID sitting room and
kitchen. The floors were snow white, the fur
niturc plain and neat. Simplicity and taste
reigned over every domestic arrangement. I'm
der small mirror placed against TIE wall, stood
a side-table spread with a white cloth, on which
was laid the evening meal. She would not par
take without her husband. The little ones had
long before taken their bread and milk, and
were sleeping sound y-''thc rogue" in a crib by
the side OF bed visible in an adjoining room
the infant in cradle by the table,
partook with the happy pair, of their even.
ing meal, which remained reigiously unlouch-
cd after we were seated, until the lovely wife,
sweetly and devotionally, sought the divine
blessing upon it. After supper, the sleeping in
FAINT was placed in my arms by the fond father
H. was indeed lovely child-a sleeping ehernb! !
The eldest, chubby, rosy-cheelled urchin Of
some four years growth in mischief, was also
taken from the inner room and shown to me. 1t
was a beautiful curly-loelSed fellow, the minia-
lure of its father. ( told him So aad he smiled
delightfully."-, while his charming wiie's face
bea1ned more happily than if the compliment
Lad been paid to- herself That night, after
kneeling with them around the altar, and listen
ing TO petition from the young husband, which,
for It's spirit of devotion and humble faith, I
have seldom known equalied, returned to my
hotel, and laid my head upon my pillow, a hap
pier and better man.