The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-11-16

he manner in which he passed every
one OF them. She knew all he did
where he went, and whom he saw, ant
what they said; for he was accustomed
10 relsIe 10 her a, home whatever trans
pred out Cf doors. Indeed, she prdec
herss : on her husbands devotion, anc
on beng able to say that there was ro
an hour of his time since she had beer
married she could not account for, that
she did not know how il had been spen'
Charlds Lindon was "a pattern Of hus
band p
The evening he had been initiated he
managed in this manner. A friend Of
his, who lived in Winthrop Place, wa.
an Odd Frlow,and to his house Charles
md his wife walked together after tea.
Here II was easy for Charles friend 10
propose 10 him walk, and a call, lesv-
ing the ladies' alone. Mrs. Lindon i'm
pre- ssed upon Charles mind moi TO bt
out 'ong and TO be back by nine O'Clock
10 see her home. This he promised
his friend having assured him the lniri
alton would occupy less than an hour.
81 wonder where they can be going?
said Mrs. Lindon, when they were lef
alone.
1t is Lodge nigh, they must b.
going there said the Odd F, low
wife, after moments thought.
'Lodge Nigh,7'
'Nes, Frank i, an Odd Fellow. Tn,
Lodge meets Tuesdays
II is impossible Charles can be gon,
there He is no, an Odd Fellow =
I wonder how you would let your hu,
band join.
was opposed to il at first. Bu, h,
brought me The constitution, which
read, he explained 10 me so clearly ao,
fully Jhe prIncip Piles on which The instil,
ton was established, that | gave my COZ
sent.
could never give mine for Charlie
Do YOU know The secret ?
why, no.
Have you never asked Frank 70
~
Yes, playfully.'
| should be wretched if Charles b.
longed 10 a secret Order. should fee
| had not but half his heart. II wouI
'eem yelled and covered up from me
| am rejoiced he is not one. How ca
you exist and not know the secret ha
3 loo ked up with such mysterious aw,
in your husbands bosom? Ii is dread.
ful T.!
The Odd Fellows wife laughed, an,
Emma joined in The laugh, though viii
IN air Of seriousness.
DO you think II would be ripht i,
me 10 press Frank TO reveal 10 me wha
re has pledged his honor TO keep con.
'eaIed would not wish my husband
q perjure himself for his wife's curios-
y, am satisfied Frank loves me no
ess; and | have seen with pleasure, thai
onee he has become an Odd Fellow, he
'nleis warmly into my little benevolen,
Ilans Tor The poor. which he never|
roubIed himself about before; that h,
Iways now sends money 10 The desI
ute families | visit, and sometimes zoe.
Win me himself, He has taught me to
educe my charities to system, andI
'ow 10 accomplish the most good w.t.
he little means | have
You are SO benevolent, Clara. You'll
re always doing good somehow. II
elleve you had rather see a room fol
t ragged children, than a Conservatory
oil OK plants; you seem 10 love and takt
are OF and visit The poor families, jus
s do my flowers
Well,the poor are my plants, Emma.
love TO water them, aud tend them,
nd see them grow vigorous and healthy
nder good apparel and nourishing food
would rather see the grateful smiI,
n the poor child's face, than the bud.
ing of the brightest flower or a rart
lanl'
The conversation then changed to IN,
shions and other gossip. At a quar-
r past nine The gentleman returned.
All, 'ruanl, said Emma, smiling a.
hsrles entered The room; where hayt
ou been? Give true account of YOU,
lf'
lie has been with me to meet some
lends, said Frank.
Where asked Charles wife, seeing
m color.
why 10 tell The whole truth, Mrs.
lndoo' Charles has been to The Lodeel,
ilh me-
How can he % there2 Ho IL