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

shuddered at the picture of wo it presented
She fixed her hair, which hung in disorder upon
her shoulders, and returned TO her seat, when
she was soon lost in sad and fearful meditation
The advice of her aunt, before her marriage,
came into her mind, in contrast with the scene
that encouraged her false notions of indepen-
dence, and she regretted that she had not obey
ed her instructions.
90, my dear aunt she exclaimed now
feel my dependence. and never will | refuse to
be guided by your advice again.
She was aroused from her meditations by the
supper bell Francis and she met at the table,
to sup alone for the first time since their mar
rage They helped each other apparently with
cold Indifference and endeavored to conceal the
emotion that throbbed within their breasts 1t
was as much as Mira could do to retain her seat,
and with all her efforts she could not prevent
the heaving of her bosom, which told it's tale III
spite of her. The meal was bitter one and
though it was soon over, it appeared to the agl-
tated pair an endless task. After supper Mira
went to the parlor and Francis to his room, both
as miserable as they could be, and both too
proud to confess it. The night passed in gIoo-
my disquietude To Mira it appeared an age
of wretchedness, and, in the morning, her moist
ened pillow proclaimed its sorrowtul story to her
husbands tortured heart To avoid contact
with Mira, and further recognition of her SUI
ferings Francis arose and went out without his
breakfast. When the bell rang he was away,
and Mira, thinking he might return, had the
rolls and coffee kept at the fire And there
they remained, untouched, until noon, for to
Mira the sight of them was but the renewal of
her woes, and she kept as far from them as she
could. She struggled against her feelings until
she became 50 exhausted in body that she could
no longer keep her feet. Trembling in every
muscle, she hurried to her chamber, which she
had scarcely entered when her knees tottered,
and she fell PROSTATE upon the carpet. There
she remained for several hours IN the greatest
: agony. While in that situation her Aunt Hal
stead came in. The servant had directed her
5 to the chamber, aud she had approached it as
usual without giving notice The old lady
started back in establishment and grief, wher
she beheld Mira in condition Of such mental
l suffering. Her face and eyes were very mucl
swollen, and she was bathed in tears, the currents
still streaming over her cheeks. Mrs. HalsteaC
| suspected something like the cause, and apollo
d gzed to Mira for inruding upon her at such
time
r 90, aunt she cried, Pm so miserable, Tn
J. glad to see you, don't make any apology 70
It coming, for yon are the very person l wish mos
n to see. have been unhappy all night, an
| feel that if | continue in this way much long
d err, shall certainly die. Take your bonnet of
d aunt, and sit down, and | will tell you ALL
Mrs Halstead was too much panied to move
is she retained her seat and listened to her niece
d sorrows.
g Mira told her tale, representing the facts u
y as they occurred, and taking great blame to he
self for her action, and for the pride of feelin
lie Iby which she was afterwards influenced. Mr.
e. IIaIstead was too good to add further pangs
I'd the lacerated heart of her distressed niece,
'k condemning her for not following her instru
"a tons, and too kind to reprove her for the
I'd mission.
er Never mind my DEAR said she; SAY not
it word about your neglect of my well meant Sc
$, vices But letus both try and have the prese
1t difficulty removed, and then we'll talk abo
n guarding against the like in future
Is What shall | do, auntF asked Mira, in
er beseeching tone.
lie what you must do, my child she reptile,
m is quickly told, and it is simple and easily pc
Of med. Go to your husband when he com,
m home, and ask him kindly to sit down with YOU
II, and have an explanation of this unpIeasal
lg affair, Make Acknowledgements wherein yc
ed have done wrong, and say that you are desirot
- that your little freak should be overlooked
I'd you do this, have not the slightest doubt BIT
ey that Mr. " atoms feelings will respond to you
as own, and that he will acknowledge his part
tie the indiscretion, and you shall both again b
m happy. Your action was at an unfortunate per
nc cd. 1t was before your husbands friend, who
al he would have to know you as one of the kin,
- est and best of women, and perfect in all that
re wife should be- ! am sure, Mira, that when /
ne reflects he will not condemn you so much, NJ
d, will you condemn him when you hear the Gauss
oy that impeled him to act as he did
I'd Mira agreed to every word her aunt said, al
H. scarcely had she promised to comply with h
We directions than Mr.. Walton entered the room-
sh Mira was composed when he came in, and 81
I'D smiled as he approached Mrs. Halstead and as
n ed her to take off her shawl and bonnet an
he stay the evening. Mrs, Halstead complied wit
1t his request though she had another engagement
ed Taking off her bonnet she gave it to Walto
on and when he turned to dispose Of it, she slippe
he out of the chamber, and left the distressed pa
&c to reconcile their difficulties. As soon as 81
~ was out of the way, Mira approached her hu
. band and proposed the explanation as her aul
ed bad suggested. Walton was tired enough
re- the affair, and he received Mira's propositi,
le' with joy. The matter was soon settled II
Oh proprietes were admitted on both sides, and MI
dc Hastead was soon called up TO witness the
lily newal of their aflectionate feelings and nc
lrS hearty friendship.
he Mrs Hastead staid day or two at Walton
he and she made good use of her time in convt