Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-04-18
I'll e II A Id OF THE TIMES.

old man, that makes you cry-you seen
precious sorry about something
i Il am nervous, replied Caroline, q
wish you would call MIR. Lacy
/ Narvous oh, our Lucinda's aunt,
husbands sister is narvous, and Lac,
knows all about it. | will call her-she'l
know what TO dn for YOU
/ The strapping brunette answered te
the call, aud Caroline thought it was
some comfort tina! she was acquainted
with her disease. She brought in hel
hand tumbler Of whiskey and water.
/ Drink This Mrs. Lacy, it will cure
you,' said Lucinda.
\ The whole affair was so ludicrous
that Caroline could not help laughing in
spite of her vrXation, and when Lacy re.
turned he found his wife more inclined
to exert herself, and be cheerful, than he
had seen her for long time. They
took pleasant drive aud he rejoiced in
the success Of the experiment, thus far
When they returned Caroline found the
table set for five, and addressing her
help, said
'There are only Mr.. Lacy and myself
why have you Dui five p ates on the
table ?
'There is your old man and you-me
and the other young lady, and the young
gentleman said Delphinia.
Caroline could scarce refrain from
laughing mildly said,
\ 'We prefer eating by ourselves--it is
the custom with us-you can have q ta-
bile in the kitchen
'Well, now you are odd kind Of folks !;
but howsomever, If the other young lady
is willing, and the young gentleman, |
am sure don't care responded Del
phina.
Caroline was highly amused, and the
novelty Of her situation, and entire
change Of scene, occupied her mind and
had a very happy effect upon her nerves
Lacy said he had no idea she would
meet with such rough set Of servants,
and proposed sending for their own but
she said, mo, not for the present, as their
ronghness was highly amusing
AT the end Of the month Caroline was
entirely restored, and listened patiently
while her husband pointed out to her the
danger of giving way to such feelings
She heard his admonitluns in silence,
and promised to endcavor to profit by
them. Once more happiness dawncd
upon them, and their second arrival at
home promised bright and happier days
than had been theirs.
Why Garry, love, how well and
blooming you look said her father, as
he folded her in his arms, aud kissed her
glowing cheek.
Let me look at her. said her mother,
and see if the back woods have agreed
with my daughier,' and she threw her
arms round her neck. Martha is sure
you must at least have seen bears ard
lions, and used to wonder every day if
her dear young mistress had escaped
being devoured.'
Il have returned to you my dear pa
rents, in health, and trust with a crate
ful heart, for the many blessings ! enjoy,
and assure you, dear mamma, | shall
have reason ever TO love the backwoods
as you call them, for left my nerves in
their forests. | have continued she,
many amusing anecdotes to relate to
YOU, and you shall have many hearty
laugh over our solourn. Here comes
DR.. Warrington, ! declare Oh DR..
| have found you out-telling me with
such a grave face, my health required
change of scene, and all that when the
whole time you thought nothing The mat
ter
No, dear lady, said the Doctor, Il
did moi think exactly so, but thought a
country life would restore you, and your
looks prove | was right
1t was Mrs Lacy's privilege TO train
up large family Of children, and the y
were celebrated for strong nerves. She
related to each daue ehter, when about to
leave the parental roof, the history OF
her early married life, and the mothers
experience was a beacon To avoid the
dangers attendant upon too great scnsi-
tlveness so that from Mr.. and Mrs.
Lacy down 10 the youngest Of their chill
drcn, there never was happier family.