The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-03-16

OK MOUSEs vs. Raj
Nj. and Mrs. Battle were fond ard low
ing couple in the town Of n, who for
about Twelve moth had dwelt as zone flesh
in the law matrimonial, and whose union
thus far, if a shade less blissful than that OF
turtle doves, had afforded an example ofcon-
jugal felicity as edifying, TO say the least, as
the generality OF mat ches. Ii happened one
winter evening. that, having exhausted all
their usual themes of chit chat, they had
been sitting in silence some ten minutes to-
gether, luxurating in the accommodating
muieness of fishes when suddenly with a
piercing shrek, Mrs. b. sprang from her
chair and jumped upon the side table, crying
out at the top OF her lungs, Lord of Mercy I!
o, that horrid being Kill him, MIR. Battle I!
Kill him y
The husband as quick as thought, seized
the poker, and, though half frightened out Of
his senses, raised il firmly over his own head,
and placed himself bolt upright in an attitude
of defence. For some moments he stood
speechless, with mingled wonder and awe ::
then casting glance at his wife, who stood
leaning against the wall, pale, shivering and
half frantic with fear. he at length recovered
his wits and the use of his tongue, SO far as
to ask, in a voice somewhat faint and husky,
'who-where-M hcre-w hat is he 2
There there Husband, don't you see
sec-ih'r re- 1t isn't no man--it is horrible
great mouse Oh dear, shall faint away,
certain There he comes again, this way
-Merciful heavens Oh OH
Mr.. 3. breathed little more freely, after
this last piece of information, for 10 say The
ruth, he was by NJ MEANS Hercules in
strength or stature (heiuS only four feet and
eleven in his boots, and weiShin Just one
hundred and five pounds, even after dinner
aud as he supposed il was some house rob
Der or cut-Ihroat who had hidden himself III
the room, that had caused his wie's fright
his knees had begun 10 knock together a
little a Ia Bclshazzer, notwithstanding his
great show ofbravcry. But now, regaininc
with marvellous quickness, the use of all his
Emil n faculties, he advanced boldly in the
direction by Mrs. BIS finger, aud with a
courage and presence of mine worthy AN
Alexander. succeeded, by the aid Of The po-
ker. in stretching most ferocious looking
Young rat lilelcss on The floor.
After few moments peace and ordcrwere
again restored, and Mrs. &. having succeed
ed by an astonishing degree Of solf-couTrul
in quoting her nerves, was again seated al
her work table, busiy plying her needle,
when loud InhlIug Of The door bell was
follow cl 10y the annouuc, ment of Mr.. Pry.
Pry had oppcd in, as he said, to see how
they all did, and have Il lille social chat: but
as it turned out, unfortunately for the peace
Of our excellent cnuple) he was just in sea
>or TO hear from Mrs. Battles lips, relation
of " bat she called 'her liightful adventure
with the mouse
No, my DEAR interrupted Mr. B., "a
rat.
Excuse me love but twas mouse
But assure ynu madam, il WAS a rat
j beg your pardon sir. notwithstanding
YOU assare me, | am quite sure ii was "A
mousse
Don't tell nc. Mrs. Battle do you think
am fool, not to know a mouse from a raj
and in my own house too ?
Keep cool Nj. Battle: don't ct huffy
Just because ! spoke word. Some how or
other lately, can never open my lips before
you, but you must fly into pet. And then
you must he notwithstanding me alM ays
about your house, as if you were lord of ev
eryrhng hclr, aud were only your humble
servant declare, Battle, you are as cross as
bear. Battle and as unreasonable rs you
can live.
Mrs. Battle, yon are enough 10 provoke
a saint. Three LINES YOU have contradicted
me and
All because | said mouse W as not a rat
\ mouse ain'I rat, and you know ii, Bat
tie
Mrs. Battle, there is no standing this
No!-nor won't stand it any longer.
will have divorce if there is one TO be had in
the country. ] will not live with such tor
maSart No. wont. Mrs. Battle, and that's
The lons and short Oft
/ Here Mrs. BalIle fell back in her chair,
and burst into food Of tears. Pry, find
ing matters getting little TOO hot, crept slyly
( out of the room. and ran for home as from q
hornets nest, MIR. Battle paced the room
hurriedy 10 and fro, for the space Of five
minutes or more, with blanched check, and
/ lip quiveriDS with rage, and finally seated
/ himselfby a window. and, with an air OF I'M
affected concern began to whistle Yankee
/ Doodle. lie had been seated but four oil
five minutes, when his wife suddenly rising
up, came across The room. threw her arm,
allectionatelv about his neck. and buried hei
head II his bosom.
MY dear husband.
! My dear Wife
4 have offended, and deeply offended you
Can you forgive me 2
Y cs, sweet, a thousand times
How foolish was 10 dispute with you
dear one, about such a trifle.'
Yes, ii was very foolish in us both. Blu
never mind thauk heaven, we've come it
our senses again. Kiss me, darliug-there
al's made up. Ain'twe happy now ?
Yes, my love. Clouds will come some
times, but thank providence they are all gon'
now. We couldn't have expected SUNSHINE
always. Oh, won't we have the preciou.
times together hereafter, loving one anolhe
so tenderly There, ii does seem to me a.
if | were perfectly happy
BLESSED. blessed wife! Kiss me again
darling. There-we've bad the last Of GU
quarres-h avn't we, my own, my anSe
one!'
Yes, dearest. And if we were going t
quarrel again-which never can bet woul
he about something of more importance
wouldn't it love The more / think OF
the more foolish it appears. qnareling abou
so trifling thing a mouse
You forget, my dear rat, you mean