Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-08-31

Easy, anu he awaited the rc-Gppcarance oil
Mrs Somcrton with pleasant consciousness
)G being ready for whatever might occur.
Ia due time came coffee. The injured lady
came too, with placid countcnance, bctray-
ing no evidence OF It's late unamiablc express
lon. Neither husband nor wife made any al
fusion 10 their misunderstanding, and they
passed delightful evening made up of con-
yersa,ion, the piano-iorte, and chess.
But the next morning very next morn
ing, Rose favored her dear Edward with mum
Der two Of the series. She wanted him to !
walk out with her and he declared that uR
fortunately, he should be too busy to 90 out
all day. This was quite sufficient raw mate
rial for girl of spirit to work upon.
'lm sure you don't want TO go, Edward"
said she, pointing in exact imitation of Fl, num-
Der one "At least you don't want to go with
me-"
Edward plunged both hands into the pock-
cts Of his dressing gown--threw himself mdo-
lently on a soia-gazed absiructly on a bronze
bust OF Shakespear on the mantle piece, and
began whistling in low tone plantlve mel
ody il was sin my cottage near wood"
"lf il were any one but your irltc," continu-
ed Mrs Somerton with pointed emphasis, "you
would be ready enough to come; but the l0,pes
are always neglected"
Mr. Somcrton continued whstling.
81 beg, hir Somerton," exclaimed Mrs Som
crton, with lingering look. that you will not
whistle in that very dsagreeable manner whilst
am speaking. II am not worthy of your
love, trust am worthy Of common atten-
ton"
Edward plunged his hands deeper into his
pockets, removed his eyes from the bust of
Shakespeare, and fixed them in intense regard
on bust of Milton. He paused suddenly in
the air he was whistling and commenced au-
other; ii was "SuI marglne dun RIO"
Mrs Somerton retired hastily with her pref
ty face buried in white cambria pocket>
| handkerchief
For five whole days after this scene all was
halcyon weather. Doves might have beheld
and enyied Honey was still to be found in
| the moon, and no lmpoIitc reference to the
two foolish quarels gave any the slightest
dash of bitter.
Bu--on the s'rth day (aIasD there appear
cd clouds. Edward had been in town and had
promised to bring pair of new bracelets for
| Rose. lie arrived home punciualy ut dinner
! time, but without the bracelcts-he had for
| gotten them. | put II to YOU whether tins was
not enough TO Try the temper OF a SAINT. They
were gong the next evening TO large party,
and Rose had intended to inspect the mpot-
tant ornaments this evening. and take Ed,
wards opinion, so that there might be timo 10
exchange them If not approved OF. Now she
could not do so--and all from bis horrid for
cctinlncss She must either 20 in stupid,
oli-tnshioned things, or put on new ones IN a
hurry, good or bad Just as they happened 10
be. 1t was annoyng-thnt II was.
Edward made many apologies. lie was
III md
even offered to return TO town after dinner
and repair his neglect. Oh, no. She would
not hear Of his taking so much trouble for her
, What did he care whether size were disappoin-
ted or not His forcetlulness showed how
; much hc thought Of her.
= Edward again cssaycd the soothing system;
Tor he loved her, and was conscious that he
bad given hlr cause fOr some slight chagrin
D.. However, she became SO unreasonable tina
a but one course was left him to pursue. lie LEI
: of taking, and took 10 Whis,hEg.
J lrcmbic for the future peace Of Rose willis
jIr.lata that he considered himself justified II
s descending at once to the second degree o
{ the scale. lie commenced, odqHte ma no1
, uc,p,, "Sul marginc dun no"
- "Fn leave nae Iu such situation" CScl2Im
I Cd the ill-uscd wife, in a voice interrupted b.
C sohs, when bad SO set my heart on thos'
y bracelets 1t is very, very unkind in you Ed
NJ ward
Edward appeared wrapped in meditation
4 and music lie whislled with great taste am
is feeling. ncccnted the first note Of each bar q
C il should be accented Butupon another SIT!
i more cutting observation from Mrs Somerton
- he stopped shou-looked slcmly ather-a AM
- began "Sweet home"
!. Heaven whatwas 10 follow He had reach
y ed the hast degree and all else was at ran
20 dom. Should this fail, tie case was indee'
IS hopeless. Shadowy demons hoycred around
Z: holding forth, tempuugy deeds oi parailon
Is The bright gold wcddiug-rRg on the lady
d finger grew dull and bfassy
Edward Somerion stood IA the centre oi III
e room. with his arms folded gazing with
/ steady gaze into the very soul OF hs VILE, hf
" under The strange fascination could not iur
# her head With clear and uniremuiou
4, whistle he rec.lrd the whole Of that beauuiu
T. Scilian melody, from the first note TO the ias
10 Then. revolving slowly Oh has heel, wi'hou
D. SAYING word hc len Tie room, shutting Ia
D. door punctliously afor him. Mrs SomeHo
}- sank o,efpo~cled on the sofa.
Rose, though petty "as not silly. -