The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-12

hours they should pass beneath her father.
roof; of the welcome which they should soor
receive from her fond and fergiying parents
But in vain. There was more cause for hel
sorrow than he dreamed of.
Time and again did Betty resolve TO ex-
plain to Richard her present situation. But
she could not nerve herself 10 the task. The
words died upon her lips; and, with dread
forebodings of i'll, she waited impatiently for
the result of her schemes which were TO end
far different from lchst she had hoped or ex-
pected.
The time had arrived when Dick was, as
he thought, to have his hopes and anticipa-
lions realized. He feared not but what his
reception would be friendly, and he looked
, forward to the time when his wife would
again smile with joy, to be received by her
parents with cordial welcome
They reached the house, and Dick. quick
ly jumping from the carriage, prepared to
assist his wife. She could scarcely stand,
she was so ercited; and almost fainting, she
leaned upon her husbands arm and entered
the house.
Mr.. Harvey, with his wife and daughter,
were seated around a cheerful fire when
they entered. He arose, and cordially sha-
king hands with Dick, invited him to divest
himself of his travelling coat, and be seated.
Dick did as requested, while Clara was
helping TO disrobe his companion of her
cloak and hood. When this was accomplish
ed, they were invited to partake of supper,
which was provided with much care and at
tention.
Dick, all this time, was wondering why
the reception of his wife had been so cold s.
restrained. And more then once his eve
wandered to the beautiful Clara, W no was,
with many smiles, assisting her mother
about the household matters
Soon Henry Stanton entered the room,
and with hearty welcome TO Dick, took
seat by the fire, and commenced cOnveisa-
ton with Mr.. Harvey.
When the lately arrived couple had fin
Ished their meal, Mr. Harvey arose, and
with a nonchalant air, introduced-sMr.
Brown, Mrs. Harvey, my wife, Dick bow
ed very low TO his mother-in- law. And
then-'Mr. Brown, Miss Harvey, my daueh-
ter said the old man.
Your daughter p said Dick, with surprise,
Il thought you had but one.'
You thought right, sir. / have but one
child
'And is this your daughter p asked Dick in
Amusement.
Yes, believe So
'And who be you said he, turning to his
wife, who sat like statute in her chair, with
out speaking or moving a muscle.
Who be your again Numbered forth
Dick to his now inanimate wife.
'She has faintedr said Clara. Bring me
water, Henry, quick!'
ao,.1a1 Nhaf 70 ,,aEa IF
this scene he knew not. At last, advancing
to Mr.. Harvey, he said
Sir, will you have the kindness to tell me
who that woman is?'
.Who?' said the old man. why, your
wife, suppose
Il know that, but who ,rds she1'
Her name, SIR said Mr.. Harvey. calmly,
was once Betty Smith; but now it is Betty
Brocn p
And how came she here!'
You brought her, SIR
But before now, when first saw her!'
exclaimed Dick, while rage almost choked
his utterance.
why sir, sh e was my servant girl, but you
saw N To-
Your servant! My heavens your servant |
Aud have-Fire and furiesl But this is |
too much! And you said he, approaching I
Henry, you were knowing to the factl'
i was, but thought
Enough l am ruined foreveri A SER
want girl, my wife Good heavens.' and |
hus saying, he rushed from the house, leav-
ng, in his haste, his wife, without even one
parting word. And the place which once
Knew him knows him no more,'
Betty was in few days consoled for the
loss of her husband. who was never again
seen in those parts; and returned TO her old
in the family Of Mr.. Harvey
And thus ends our tale of MARRYING Az
IIEIREss.