Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-04-18

whisper, and consequent depression, anC
ascribing 1t To the increased indispOstiof
pr his wife, CONSIDERABLY departed.
Lacy's happiness appeared to be de-
stroyed Ii he went out, Caroline wa,
nervous that do did not return if he
had his friends about him, he was con.
iinua!lv mortified by the recurrence o
the scene described. 1t only remained
for him To sit IN her chamber and even
rhcn, he must be subject To Martha's di'
rections. To a man Of Lacy's spirit,
his was urhearable /; but what was Ia
be done s-if he did not submit, he
must be content to be regarded as a
cruel husband and not wishing 10 pro-
ceed To eStrem'iies, he hoped things would
soon mend.
Aunt Marshall paid a second visit.
how things were going on.
'You are not happy, Charles, said
.he, one day 'and you never will be
Iull you assert your authority. The hus.
band is the head Of the wife, aud you
are oui of the line of your dnty when
YOU allow Ibis to he reversed
you are mistaken, Aunt replied
Lacy. While Caroline is ndisposed,
confess ! feel anxious-'
Il, Is not worth while, Charles Lacy,
re oined his Aunt, 'to deceive yourself
in this matter. ] have been a close
observer 4; aud many years Of expert
"ncp, convince me that | an right. -
Hou are not doing any kindness TO Caro-
line, bnt are sowing seeds which vii!
utterly destroy your domestic comfort.
Charles knew his aunt was right, and
he determined 10 be guided by her lu-
dirious counsel lie told her of the
difficulties in his way-M Mrs. Mordaun's
anxiety, of the Doctors direction, and
how utterly impossible il was for him,
with Martha for a spy upon his actions,
to do otherwise.
Aunt Marshall advised him to lay the
whole matter before Mr.. Mordannt-
and she was sure his good sense would
suggest some remedy. Charles did so,
and Mr. Mordauni saw the reasonable
ness of Charles feelings. lie promised
to endeavor to induce his wife to pursue
another course with The patient.
Lacy's family physician, DIR. Warning
ton, was a ludicions and sensible man,
as well as skilful practitioner. lie
was Iacy's personal friend /; and IN a
long course Of successful practice, had
gained much experience. DIR. HIATT
man was obliged to leave the civ for
several weeks and il occurred To Lacy
to make Dir. W arlington acquainted
with the circumstances ofhis family, as
he was called in TO supply his place.
Ills agreeable manners and cncerlnl
conversation, made his visits desirable
to Caroline, and gave him an opportuni-
ty IA he observed the vivaci,v kindled
in her eye and manner, at these times,
to satisfy himself her complaints were
strictly nervous. A remedy suggested
itself to his mind, but would require
great firmncss on Lacy's part to carry i,
through.
'Are yon nervous, Lacy he said, as
he entered The drawing room. why,
man ! tha, start is suspicious.
'Dnctor,' replied Lacy, 'nevor men
ton the word in my presence-l actual
ly went squares ont Of my wav, to avoid
man who l knew would tell me abou;
my wife's nerves
Joking apart, my dear fellow con-
'nucd the Doctor, i thnk | have found
a remedy for your loyeliest creature
have seen in n long time. On your
part il will require iirmne-S, and that
induced me to inquire il you were ner.
vous. The spring is coming on now,
and you must take her away into the
woods. Let me see your father built
many years ago, on some back lands,
intending To make il a summer residence,
bot found the people and habits too un-
civilized for the purpose /; that is the
very thing take her there for one, two
or three months, accordingly as she re-
covers-and on no account, must Mrs.
Martha 90 with her
'Oh, Doctor replied Lacy, this is a
desperate remedy, indeed out it ap.
pears sensible, you must manage it with
her, and if pos sible, it shall be accom-
! plished.'
Mrs. Mordaunt approved the plan,
and Caroline convinced by the Doctor 5
representations that it was absolutely
necessary for her health consented
Lacy wrote to "A farmer 10 the neigh
boihood, to engage for him man and
two women. The house was put in or
der, and furniture arranged in few
weeks lie hurried Caroline off, be-
fore DR.. Hartman returned Martha
was highly indignant at the idea of her
mistress going TO the back woods, and
dearly as she loved her, said 'she was
not going to be devourcd by wild beasts.
Mrs. Mordaunt positively insisted
upon accompanying Caroline, Lacy
regretted it very much, but there APP
peared no help for il however, the day
before they set of, she sprained her an
Gle, and was obliged TO remain behind.
Caroline's heart failed her as the time
approached, but Lacy was decided, and
ns he insisted on the ground Of her
! health, she did not become nervous.
They did not reach Prairie Villa till
late, and worn out with her Journey
Caroline slept sound. An extensive
praire once spread before the eye,
where their mansion stood-it was now
settled lhickly for n Western village.