Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-05-26
From SCOTS Philadelphia Paper.
4 y Q ntrstit Scene;
Or, Husband and Wife.

ld', MARY. uTCsscu w ~ oht SoiH sd
, Mr. Chase to his wife was you not out to
party last night, and staid till one o'clock p
'Wha; Of that ? ] hope You do not expect
shall live like a hermit in this city,, said h
wife.
Like hermit do not think going I
parties and balls five nights out of six, is livin
like a hermit said Mr. Chase dispeased.
What fuss you make about little innc
cent visiting. There is Mr. Ifke--be PERM,
his wife to 60 every night in the wed and Il
gees too, part of the tune said Mrs Chase.
More fool, he, to let her 90, and leave he
children to the care of servants. | would nc
give cent for such wife,
What is that to me? have no children
leave replied Mrs Chase.
Thank heaven that you have not But
say now, once for all. you must stay at HON
tonight. at all events
What provoking man you are, Mr. Chase
mere am all dressed, and have thought of thi
bail Tor week, and now you say must sta
at home. shall do no such thing
Think before you decide, fof am in ear
nest, said he, with stern look.
q have decided and shall 90 can be coax
ell TO most any thing, but never could be drove
Mrs Chase left the room IN pet, and wa
soon on her way TO the ball. She net, as sh
expected, all the beauty of the city, and woul,
have enjoyed herself to her hearts content bn
her husbands displeasure would rise up befor,
her mind, and make her feel uneasy.
She returned home earlier than usual an,
stood moment in the entry, to listen if all wa
quiet. She heard no sound, and entering low
er room, took off her outside garments and, tax
ing light. went to her chamber.
She hesitated a moment as she placed he,
hand upon the latch, and, although she woul,
not have owned it, she dreaded to open it.
Her heart beat rapidly, as she entered ant
placed the light upon a stand she turned, ant
at glance she saw the room unoccupied. A
feeling OF terror came over her, and she stooc
uncertain what to do. AT length the thought
occurred that perhaps he had been called away
She dared not 90 to the servants for information
fearing he might be in the house, and see her
and concluded to retire.
She went to bed, but not to slccp-a dim shad
ow OF misery lowered over her, and kept hei
wakeiul. She endeavored to analvze her feel.
lngs, but they ever eluded her grasp: and it was
not I'LL towards morning that she sunk into an
uneasy slumber. She was aroused BY the suns
rays in the room. and she started. bewildered at
first, from the bed; and quickly dressed herself
ana went below with palid cheek and any
ious look.
She went into the breakfast-room. and saw
Mr. Chase at window. reading who merely
looked up as she entered, and continued read
ing. The sight of her husband gave her feel
ing of relief; at the same time of vexaton, that
she had so troubled herself as to make her more
than half sick.
Breakfast passed, and Mr. Chase took his cap
to his wife. She sat in deep thoIdlr;, word &c
left, and then, if decided in her mind $ to hcI
course to pursue, went about her household af
fairs, till dinner was on the table,
Mr. Chase came as usual to dinner and to tea
but not one word did he utter to his wife, who
the longer he remained silent, was the more
veXed After tea she went to her chamber and
muttered, IN make him speak her
self again for a large party. She went below
and entered the room where he sat, walked tC
the glass, and arranged her dress and curls
then put on her bonnet, hesilating as if she eX.
pected him to say something but he was silent
and she left for the party.
The next morning, after breakfast, Mr. Chase
said
Mrs Chase, want yon to sit down and hear
me few moments.
Il am glad You have found your tongue al
last was afraid you had lost il and, although
it would have been sad loss to YOU. it would
have been gain to me- said his wife.
Say on-say all you have on your mind
and then have something to say
| am ready to hear it, only don't be all day
about it, for | am busy said Mrs Chase.
Are you done! lfnot, finish before begin,
said Mr. Chase
She did not speak, for there was something
about her husbands manner which checked
her.
Il told you, the other night ] was not willing
You should be out so much at night, and forbade
your going; but you not only went then, bnl
have continued to 90. as i! my pleasure was
nothing to you. | told Won | was in earnest
but whether you believed it or not, is nor for me
to say was, and am, in earnest, and you vii
find me so. From this time, although this may
be your home, and you may still bear my name
we are separated. To the world we are one
in private, You are my wife only in name
lie rose and left for his business.
Mrs Chase sat as one supplied. She coul,
scarcely credit what she heard; confused feel
ing came over her-a dizziness in the head
and she fell fainting on the floor. The screams
of the maid aroused her, and not till she wa
able to go to her chamber, could she convinc,
the frightened girl that she was not dead.
When alone in her chamber she reiecte
long and deeply on her situaton-brought be
fore her mind every vestige OF offence ; and he
candid mind could not but say she was wrong
though cruelty dealt with. She suffered much
for she loved her husband. and could not brin
her mind to think of a separation, without
i shuddcr. She could not think he meant so-h
did it only to Brighten, she thought he vii
hear me-
Mrs Chase was below, when the husband en-
tered to his dinner and her heart failed her a
she saw his stern look She sat at the table
but could not eat he had bowed as he entered
and took no further notice of her.
| As he took his hat to leave the room sh
sprung from her chair, and caught his arm
struggling TO speak-'Charles,y you cannot mea
what You said Oh forgive me, Charles, fol
! give me =
| ! have said all have to say. madam, and
You wish to take your meals with me, you car
/ but il is on the express condition, that no NOR
be said about this-one word now or ever, an
| take my meals alone
lie left the room and house. She stood wit
a bursting heart, sorrowful at what her wilfu
ness had brought upon her
Day after day, and week after week passe
away, and no change came for Mrs Chase
Each day as il passed. the morning brighiene
with hope, and the evening closed in despair
She would watch every word OF her husband
(Which were few to herr with an eager lool
and would often open her lips, TO speak, and tn
penalty would rush TO her mind, and check he
She never attended ball or party, after ths
! sorowful morning.
! She thought he cared not for her-foI n