Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1841-06-10

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j snow which must soon come 10 an enc
= q nave The courage to appear poor. and SO
y ), uisorm poverty fits shorpesf slinc.' o.
r. .n's point found Leslie perfectly prepar
! ca n ne had no false pride himself. an
= as 10 his wife. she was only anxious /,
: confirm to their altered fortunes.
Z Some days after he ho0 called upon n,
i n me nc. evening. He had disposed of hi.
dwelling house and taken small COTTAGE
i "a me country, few miles from town
ne mad "a busted himself all day in seodes
! Out furniture. The new establishment NJ.
! gu'reu out lew articles of the. simpIes,
r i M'nu' an the splendid furniture Of his
9 la.e residence had been sold excent his
we s piano. That he said was loo close.
y associated with herself (it belonced ~
Inc little story Of their loves) for some Of
me sweetest moments OF their courtsbib
were those when he had leaned over that
instrument and listened TO the meltinc
tones OF her voice. could not bnt sn,ile
a, tn's instance OF romantic galantry ia a
doating husband.
lie was now going out 10 the cottage.
where his wife had been all day superin,
tending its arrangement. Ny feelings
had become strongly interest ted in the
progress of this family story and as ii
was fine evening | offered TO accompany
him.
lie was wearied with the farigues of
the day, and as he walked out fell into a
fit of gloomy musing.
Poor Mary at length broke with a
heavy sigh from his lips
:" And what Of her p asked |, has any
thing happened to her
" What" said he, dartng an impatient
glance, F." is it nothing TO be reduced to
this paltry stuation-to be Gagged in mis-
cradle cottage, to be obliged 10 toll almost
IN the concerns Of her wretched habita.
ton ?"
" Has she then repined at the changer
Repined J" she has been nothing but
sweetness and good humor. Indeed she
seems in better spirits than | have ever
known her; she has been to me all love,
and tenderness, and comfort.
Admirable girl " exclaimed T. I" You
call yourself poor my friend, you never /
were so rlch-you never knew the bound I
less trea sure Of excellence you possessed
in that woman"
6 Oh, but my friend, if the first meet
ing at the cottage were over, think
could be comfortable. But this is her
first day of real experience. She has
been introduced into an humble dwelling,
'he has been employed all day in arrang-
ng its miserable equipments, she has for
he first time known the fatgues Of being
obliged 10 do dome site employment; she \
as for the first time looked around her I
n home destitute Of every thing Gle S
ant and almost every thing convenient, t
nd may now be sitting down, ex hausied c
nd spiriless, brooding over the prospect
future poverty" 0
There was degree of probability in o
us picture that could not gainsay, SO G.
'e walked on in silence. a
After turning from the main road up
arrow lane SO lhickly shaded by forest n
ees as to give it a complete air Of seclu- ii
on, we came in sight the cottage. 1t Sc
as humble enough in its appear rance for pc
le most pastoral poet and yet it had OF
easing rural look. wild vine over pi
n ne end with prolusion OF foliage ia 81
" t rees threw their branches graceful in
over it, and | observed several pots Of
wers taste(ully disposed about the door,
d on the grass plat in front A small
cket gate opened upon foot path that
,und through some shrubbery to the
or. Just as we approached we heard OF
, sound OF music. Leslie grasped my ma
m. We paused and listened. 1t was oil
lry's voice singing in the style Of most Vs
Iching simplicity, q little air Of which Jus
! husband was peculiarly fond i
felt Lesie's hand tremble on my arm. w
stepped forward 10 hear more distinct the
His steps made a noise on the gravel sec
walk. A bright beautiful face glanced w
at he window and vanished /; a light AM
tstep was heard, and Mary came trip Of
g forth to meet us. She was in pref att
rural dress Of white. "A few wild how- IN
we're twisted in her fine hair. "A fresh the
ON was on her cheek Her whole mo
ntennnce beamed with smiles. | had unt
'er seen her look so lovely ofe
My Dear George" cried She e am VIII
ylad you are come. i have been watch VIII
and watching for you, and running moi
n the lane, aud looking out for yon. ~ swl
I'VE set out d table under d beautiful TIM
. behind the cottage, and | nave been thel
herring some Of the most delicious i
.wberries, for ! knew you were fond Of Mr..
ii, and we have such excellen. cream, Pad
every thing is SO sweet and still here; whe
said she, putting her arm within bis, pms
looking up brightly ii his face, son tree
shall be so happy y ers,
'oor Leslie was overcome He cauehl hUig
TO his bosom The folded his arms a. grol