Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-07-12

taken back to bear the SCOTS and
sneers Of her former companions.
But so it was. She was fast near
ing the place which above all others,
she wished never again to behold
And with sad and downcast feelings,
she silently submitted to her fate.
Not so with Dick. His plans, he
thought were about to be consumma-
ted to his hearts desire. He was, he
thought, the husband of the daughter
of rich and powerful man. And as
such, he expected TO live in ease, surroun-
ded with all the comforts that wealth
could procure.
He tried repeatedly to cheer his
wife's feeling by telling her Of the
many happy hours they should pass
beneath her fathers roof: Of the well
come they should soon receive from her
fond and forgiving parents. But in
vain. There was more cause for her
sorrow than he dreamed of. Time and
again did Betty resolve that she would
explain to Richard her present situa-
ton. But she could not nerve herself
to the task. The words died upon her
lips; and with dread forcbodings of i'll,
she waited impatiently the result of her
schemes, " hich were to end far differ
ent from what she had hoped or ex-
pccted.
The time had arrived when Dick
was as he thought, to have his hopes
and anticipations realized. He feared
not but what his reception would be
friendly, and looked forward to the
time when his wife would again smile
with joy, to be received by her par
ents with cordial welcome.
They reached the house, and Dick
quickly jumping from the carriage,
prepared to assist his wife. She could
scarcely stand, she was so excited; and
almost fainting. she leaned upon her
husbands arm, and entered the house.
Mr.. Harvey, with his wife and daugh-
ter, were seated round cheerful fire
when they entered. He arose and
cordially shaking hands with Dick in
vited him to divest himself of his trav-
cling cloak and be seated. Dick did
as requested, while Clara was helping
to disrobc his companion of her cloak
and hood. When this was accomplish
cd they were invited to partake of
supper, which was provided with much
care and attention.
Dick, all this time was wondering why
the reception of his wife had been SO
cold and restrained. And more than
once his eyes, wandered to the beauti-
full Clara, who was with many smiles,
assisting her mother about household
matters.
Soon Henry Stanton entered the
room and with hearty welcome TO
Dick seated himself by the fire, and
com menced a conversation with Mr.
Harvey.
When the lately arrived couple had
finished their meal, Mr.. Harvey arose,
and, with nonchalent, air, introduced,
"Mr. Brown, Mrs. Harvey, my wife,"
Dick bowed very low 10 his nother-in-
law. And then; Mr.. Brown, Miss
Harvey 10y daughter" said the old
man.
Your daughter!" said Dick, with
surprise; II thought you had but one"
You thought right, sir. have but
one child"
Sand is this your daughter" ask
cd Dick in amazement.
" Yes, believe So"
"And who are your" said he, turn
ing to his wife, who sat like statue in
her chair without speaking or moving
muscle.
Who be you3D again Numbered
forth Dick to his inaninate wife.
"She has fainted," said Clara, bring
me some water, Henry, quick!?'
Dick stood amazed. What to make
of this scene he knew not. Atlast adj
vanciDg 10 Mr.. Harvey he said:
"Sir, will you tell me who that wo-
men isl"
Who?" said the old mas. "Why,
your wife, / suppose"
Z" / know that, bur who was she!"
"Hsr name. sir" said Mr. Harvey,
calmly" was Betty Smith; but now it
is Betty Brown.''
" And how came she here"
"You brought her, SIR"
" But before now, when / first saw
her," exclaimed Dick, while rage al
most checked his utterance.