Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17

hour before to make some inquire
respecting a sick friend. Though I'll
room was not large, and its simpl
furniture bore no evidence of weaIii
nothing that could contribute to III
comfort Of its occupants was want
ling. Beside a centre-table, on whic
lay some newspapers and a fev
choice volumes Of literature, an cas-,
Echsir had been placed, the slippers Of
the carpet before it showing 70
whose use it had been destined. Thi
was, indeed, just such a cheerful
quiet little apartment as the heart o
one wearied with the toll and bustl,
of a day passed in the exciting haunt
of business would desire. So, a
least, thought Charles Lawrence, a,
he took the seat assigned him, and
looked with fond and confding affec.
ton on his gentle and loving com.
panion.
"And now for Webster's speech,
Fanny" he said, after some time
passed in conversation.
Fanny smiled approvingly, and
handing him the evening paper, took
some sewing from little work -bas-
ket on the table beside her. As he
read aloud in an animated tone, she
often paused in her employment. and
listened with absorbed attention, un-
til at length, letting it fall, she rested
her head on one hand and sat motion
less, her dark eyes fixed on the rea-
der and her sweet face mantled with
the rich glow Of excited feeling. Ne
erhad she appeared more beautiful
in her husbands eyes than while uni
ting, with all the enthusiasm Of a
woman and the discrimination Of
reflective and intelligent mind, in his
on the writer. How
swiftly and pleasantly TO them passed
the hours Of that tempestuous eve-
ning-ihe raging Of the storm ava
kening in their breasts no feeling but
those Of gratitude tor their own rich
blessings, and Of pity for the home
less and destitute.
"Fanny," said Mr.. Lawrence, as
they sat by the FIRE before retiring
for the night, 81 met Henry Norris
in Chestnut street this evening, as |
was returning from Mr.. Glbson's.-
Where could he have been going in
all this slorml He passed me so
quickly that | had not time to ask
him."
81 do not know, Charles. but am
lfraid," replied his wife. with sigh,
that he does not much enjoy an
evening at home"
"Well, it must be Julia's fault,
hen, for he was never fond Of attend
ng parties or any scenes Of amuse-
nent, and used to Gescant most beau
fully before he was married, on the
pleasures Of a quiet evening at home
With one fair and charming compan-
on. How often did we, poor bache-
ors, talk eloquently on this theme.
fear he has not realized his high |
ropes OF domestic felicity, while mine,
Iearest, have far exceeded my bright
st, widest dreamr'
"Jnlia was never regarded as a
by her father or brothers,"
aid Fanny, after slight pause, sand
he is not fitted to be one TO her hus-
and. They looked upon her as an
and she made no effort TO
interest herself in their pursuits or TO
Q entertaining and agreeable at
ONE. She was made 10 feel that
he chief objec; Of her education was
D fit her to appear 10 advantage in
ociety, and to make a good MATCH
S the world calls it. Her tastes and
leasures all led her from her own
reside, and marriage has effected no
Iteration in them. Her habits and
,elings must be entirely changed be-
IRE she can make a cheerful and in
,resting home companion. lido, in :
sed, pity while | blame her, Tor her I
ults are, in a great measure, the ef- I
cts OF education. She is accom- I
ished, intelligent, and really affec- l
onate, but does not understand her '
duties; and though con- S
.ious to a certain degree OF her de- I
cts in this respect, has no energy TO !
Vercome them" I
"Harry was dazzled by her beauty I
i'd graceful manners" said Mr.. y
awrence. "Poor fellow, am very I
,rry for him; but he ought not to I
ave chosen so hastily for the part n
er of his life one whom he had sell
,m met excepting in society. If he s
ere governed by religious princi- s
es. j should hope that be would v
,ar his disappointment patiently, F
ID that the cares and experience Of h
ture years might effect change in 5
5 wife; but as il is, ! fear that he e
III be led TO seek his happiness in
,nviyial scenes-there are so many 4
to young man who.has c
II a happy homel" diF iss I
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