Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-02-19

the thought of setting up Housekeeping on their
own account. Four weeks rolled rapidly by'
: and the independent bride had committed no act
but what was pleasing to her husband 80
far from giving him offence, she had rather
caused an increase of his affection by her dlgnl-
fed and graceful carriage. The month had
nearly closed, and vet there was not the slightest
prospect, of the repentance her Aunt Halstead
had predicted In her heart Mira exultod in
the triumph which she anced she had achieved,
and she was delighted in the idea of dlsappoint-
ing her aunt and pleasantly reproving her for
the confident manner in which she had expressed
herself in relation to the point upon which they
disagreed co. thought she, how shall teaze
her when she visits me again! The month has
nearly gone, and | have not one moments inter-
ruption to my happiness But it has increased,
and it shall continue to do so, These old peo-
pie do not know much more than young ones,
after all
Thus did Mira speculate upon the prospect of
her Success In her mind she ran in few MIN
utes through years of pleasure, and her joy was
almost unbounded in the idea, that she had start
ed exactly right and meant to continue So
Poor Mira! she knew not how often her indepen-
dent spirit had almost provoked resistance on
the part of her husband No dissatisfaction had
appeared in his behavior towards her, but the
effect, not being seen, was no proof that the
cause did not exist
On the thirtieth day after the marriage, a
friend of Mr.. Walton's, from distant city,
made him visit, and was invited TO remain to
dine. While the dinner was preparing, the
friends took a stroll through the garden Du-
ring the walk the visitor complimented the per-
sona appearance of Mrs Walton. The free
and unaffected manner in which the friends
compliments were expressed, gave Francis the
opportunity to speak in exalted terms of his
choice. He represented her as one Of the most
amiable and interesting Of her SEX as lovely in
her character and affections, as she was in face
and person. The friend was charmed with the
description he gave of the qualities of Mira
and congratulated him heartily upon his success
in securing such wife.
She is pattern, sir, almost every thing,
said Walton
And she appears to be devoted to you
Frank, said his friend 'As much as eve
woman was devoted to her husband
She is all my own, sir said Walton, with
an air of proud satisfaction, 'and perfect chiI'
of nature in her affections
She must have been moulded Frank, afte
your own heart said his friend the very VIC
man among all the millions of her sex tina
was intended for you She shows it in he
behavior
No other will but mine does she know, sal
Walton. 'AIl her desires centre in one, an
that one is to please me-.
Fortunate man that you are' exclaimed h
friend, exceedingly fortunate to have obtaine
such a treasure of a wife. Long, Frank. Ion
may you both have life and health for the eno
ment of each others society,"
Thus the friends chatted during their ramb
for haitian hour, when they returned to the hous
On entering the parlor, they found Mira seatt
sss at her centre table, and pouring over a Doc
which she held in her hand. Walton handt
his friend chair, and then turned to Mira at
reached out his hand familiary to take from HI
the book she was reading. Instead of giving
to him, however, Mira closed it on his finger
and then snachng it away from him threw
upon the table. Disappointed at such an II
expected movement, and at such time, Walton
face coIored, and he turned to a seat in anoth
en- part Of the room confused and mortified /
nat had made the effort to obtain the book fro
sci Mna's hand, for the purpose Of procuring pro-
re- in fact before his friend Of the high eulogu
s. he had pronounced upon her. His feelings fe
he and his chagrin was plainly manifest, DuriI
ere dinner Walton spoke but little. He appearc
M to be thoughtful and at times absent in mind
ed The meal was by no means a pleasant one; al
ed he was glad when it was over. Soon after thu
ed left the table his friend asked to be excused,
he had business which demanded his immcdia
I'VE attention. Francis proposed to accompany hi
ire down the street. He took his hat and left Il
nix house, without bestowing upon Mira the usu
nat token Of his affection or noticing her at all
1e- The purposed neglect of her husband was Ill
in a dagger in the heart of Mira and from Il
lid ight-hearted laughing wife of fond husban
I'VE she was changed to one of the most unhapI
lid women in the world Over and over again d
Mt she think of the thoughtless deed she had COZ
inc mltted, and over and over again did she grie
so that it had been done. She sought to bani
ce, the reflection in attendance upon her househo
hat affairs. One thing, and then another, and a
am other, were tried, but all to no purpose. T
n thing was uppermost in her mind, and there
ave remained in spite of her. At length, exhaust
,ir- both in mind and body, she threw herself up
cry the sofa, and burying her face in her hands, S
ne gave relief to her heart in an abundant dischar
owe of tears. For awhile she wept most bitter
hall and then dropped off into profound Sleep
/ The afternoon passed, and the servant enter
ant the parlor and arranged the lights for the e,
and ming, and still she slept Francis came hon
went to the sofa, and looked on her face, viii
re- was red and swollen. The marks of grief ma
ch- an appeal to his heart which he could hare
lses resist. He thought of kissing away the tea
ven that stole in her slumber from her eyes, but t
eri- memory of the injury he had sustained in t