Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-08-13

i Ou KNOW HOW Ttpeuleuly y toiu you 10
i fore Annie's marriage, that | thought sh'
was loo young 10, assumethe duties and re
Isponsibilities Of married life, and | re
quested again, and again, that the wedding
might be deferred for a few years, unit
they had both seen more Of The world, and
had more time for studying each others
/ tastes and dispositions, but you, were Sc
anxious 10 secure young Falkner, Tint
IT was no such thing, Mr.. Carroll
you always persist in looking atthe matter
in wrong light. AS Helen was the old
est, | should have much preferred to have
had her settled first, but Mr.. Falkner was
SO urgent for an immediate marriage, ant
Annie was SO gay, that thought it was
the best thing we could do with her. o..
well, well, hope it will prove SO, bu
if Harry Falkner had been poor, do yol
think you would to oblige him, have Sc
readily consented to their immediate un
ion?'
That is different matter, Mr.. Carroll
OF course | would not consent to her leav'
ing her home for a less comfortable one
but look at the luxuries with which she is
now surrounded, and which, am sure can
not fail Of making her contenled and hap
py.' .z..
Mr.. Carroll made no reply but he shook
his head musingly, as though he had doubt
ed the power OF elegance and wealth to
make warm hearted and sensitive young
being happy, without deeper and more 4.
biding causes. ---... T.. .-.-....
And now with this slight introduction to
the excellent Mr.. Carroll and his worldly.
minded wife, let US turn Tor awhile to, An.
ME Falkner, the subject of the converse.
ton which | have recorded She had
married at the age of sixteen, without
forming any correct estimate Of the re-
sponsibilities which she then assumed. -
Expecting to find continued in her hus-
band the devoted fondness and passionate
tenderness OF the lover, she met his first
short comings with sighs and tears. This
annoyed him exceedingly, for he could no.
see any cause for her unhappiness, and
when evening after evening he returned to
his home TO meet with sentimental scenes,
he became equally disappointed in his ex-
pectations, and grew irritable and morose
not unlrequertly answering her tears with
cruel and wounding words.
Thus was gradually built up between
them barrier to that intimacy and con-
fdence SO essential to happiness in the
maria ge relation. Mr.. Carroll's discern
ing affection had not been long in ascer-
taiuing this, but even he could not deter
mine wha; had caused thislamentable state
- |, NJ f,tbor1,,
he soug ght the confidence .of.his daug ughter, she
summoned pride to her aid, and denied the
misery which her sad face had caused him
10 mstrust. 3D..
Thus passed the first year Of their wed
ded life, and the second and third glided
away, and still no material change ii 80
T The world had not failed to remark the
GOODNESS which had existed between them
some had observed how closely he watch
ed her when she was unaware, and these
called her heartless and unworthy of his
love: there were others who had seen the
tears gleam in her eyes, and the quick
heaving Of her bosom when he had shown
her some unusual attention aud they pitied
her and thought how sad that one SO young
should be neglected and deserted.
Allthis while, neither husband or wife
dreamed of the love in each others hearts,
which though now smothered, needed only
the breath Of tenderness to fan into pure
and undying flame.
Meanwhile, Helen Carroll, had become
attached to a young man every way wor
thy of her, but although he possessed large
fortune, MIR. Carroll would not listen to
their union. Two years he required at
at least should be passed before he would
consent. t. aR~f@ 5,e s. 20
This period had now glidad away, and
as their love was still steadiast, Mr.. Car.
roll felt himself obliged to yield 10 their
wishes. II was arranged that they should
leave Immediately after their marriage for
their bridal tour, accompanied by some of
their friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll had
already made arrangements to go with
them as far as Saratoga, and they, as well
as Helen, were extremely anxious to have
Annie one of the party; for her pale cheeks
and listless expression were now source
of constant anxiety TO the affectiona,e faith
er.
1 VIII speak 10 Henry about It, and let
you know soon,' was Annie's answer, as
she turned from their entreaties, but she
had little hope Of joining them, for the last
few months her husband had seemed to take
particular happiness in thwarting her wish
es. 80
That evening when Mr.. Falkner enter
ed the supper.room, Annie said in voice
which was meant to be cheerful
Helen is to be married the first of the
month, Henry, and papa and the rest are
very anxious to have me go with them to
Saratoga
And Charles Nugent too, suppose
Yes, Cousin Charles urged me yerv
much on Helen's account, he is to be one
of the groomsmen, but he does not know
whether he can leave the city YETI
He told me today that he was going.'
'Oh, am so glad. Do say that we will
90 too. | do not know when have an
ticipated any thing so much.'
1 shall not go, but you can go, and stay
if you choose .5
Annie arose from her low seat, cast one
implcring glance toward her husband, but
his face betrayed no emotion.