Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-05-25
THE BRiDE-A SKETCH.


EMMA had wheeled the sofa ia front of the
fire, and as Charles seated himself beside
her he was certainly happy fellow. Alas,
he had as yet only drunk the bubbles on the
cup. Emma looked lovely, for the glow of
the warm coal fire had given bloom to her
unusually pale cheeks, which heightened
The lusture of her dark eyes. But there came
a shadow of thought over Emma's brow, and
her husband instantly remarked it, 1t is
strange how husbands see clouds over their
legs sady's brow. 1t was The first that
Charles ever saw there, and it excited his
tenderest inquiries. Was she nwell?-did
she wish for any thing ?-Emma hesiated,
she blushed aud looked. Charles pressed to
know what had cast such shadow over her
spirits. fear you will think me very silly
but Mary French has been sitting with
me this afternoon 'Not that, certainly
said Charles smiling. 'Oh did not mean
that, but you know we began 10 keep house
nearly the same time, only they sent by
Blenlon TO New York for carpeting. Mary
We nd have me walk down to Brent's store
this evening with her, and he has brought
two land they are such loves Charles
bit his lip-'Mary,' she continued. said you
were doing first rate business, and she was
sure that you would never let that odious
wilton lie on The parlor, if you once saw that
splendid Brussels $50 rich and SO cheap,
only seveny.five dolla $50
Now, the 'odious wilton,' had been selec-
ted by Charles mother and presented to
them, and the color deepened on her cheek
| as his animated bride continued. suppose
we walk down TO Brent's and look at it. there
are only two, and il seems a pity not to Sc
cure it, Emma, said Charles, gravely, you
are mistaken if you suppose my business
will Justify extravaganza. 1t will be useless
TO look at the carpet, as we have one which
will answer very we'll, and it is perfectly new
'Emma's vivaci:y fed and she sat awkwatd-
ly picking her nails. Charles felt embar-
rassed-he drew out his watch and put it
back, whIstled, and finally, spying periodi
cal on Emma's table, began to read aloud
some beautiful verses. His voice was we'll
toned, aud he soon entered into the split Of
the writer, and forgot his embarrassment;
when looking into Emma's eyes, how he was
surprised, inste ad Of The glow of sympathet-
lc feeling he expected 10 meet, TO see her
head bent on her hand-evident displeasure
on her brow, and a tear trnkling slowly
down her cheek. Charles was sensible
young man; wish there were more of them
and he reflected moment before he said,
Emma, my love, get your bonnet and cloak
on, and walk with me if you please Erhma,
looked as if she would pout little longer,
| but Charles said 'come,' with such serious
gravity on his cOuntenance, that Emma
| thought proper TO accede, and nothing doubt
ing but that il was TO purchase the carpet,
took his arm with smile of triumph. They
crossed several streets in The direction of
Blen,'s, until they at last stood at the door
OF miserable tenement on back street,
Where in the world are you taking me?' in
i CURED Emma shrinking oack. Charles qui-
ely led her forward, and lifting a latch
they stood in little room, around the CRATE
of which three small children were lowering
closer and closer, as the cold wind swept the
crivices of the decayed walls. An emacia-
ted being, whose shrunk features, spark
ling, eye and flushed cheek, spoke a dead
| y consumption, lay on wretched low bed,
the slight covering of which barely sufficed
10 keep her rom freezing, while a spectral
babe, whose black eyes looked unnaturally
large from its extreme thinness, was endea-
voring 10 draw sustenance from the dying
mother.
'How are you, Mrs. Wrghty quietly in
quirek Charles. The woman feebly raised
herself on her arms,'ls that you Mr.. West!
o, how glad am you are come, your moth
er?'-sHas not been home for month, ano
the lady who promised her to look after you
in her absence, only informed me to-day OF
your increased illness. 81 have been very
ILL., she family replied, sinking back on he
straw bed. Emma drew near, arranged the
pillow and bed clothes over the feeble suf
terer, but her heart was too full TO speak,
Charles observed il and felt satisfied. III
that beautiful girl your bride? heard yot
were married. Yes and IN my mo,her'
absence she will see that you do not suffer.
"Bless you Charles West--bless you 70
young wife deserve you, and that is wishing
good deal for her. You are very good IL
think of me- she said, looking at Emma
'And you are Just married. Charles saw
that Emma could not speak, and he hurriet
her home, promising to send the poor wo
man some coal that night. The momen
they reached home, Emma burst into tears
my dear Emma" said Charles, soothingly
Il hope have not given you TOO severe
> shock. Ii is sometimes salutary TO look oil
the mise-es of others, that we may properl
= appreciate our own happiness. Here is
purse containing seventy five dollars, yol
; may spend it as you please
! Ii is unnecessary TO say that the 'odiou
Wilton kept its place, but the shiverin
. chi ldren OF want were taught TO bless tn
name of Emma West, and it formed the las
, ariiculaie murmur on the lips of the dyin
!. sufferer
4 DOMESTIC Smith, junior, numbering som
b three summers, sat opposite his sire. IN
SON . said the old ,un dnrinR q muse in ih