The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1850-09-18

ringing laugh. that all paid her the tri-
butte Of their gratitude Tor thus resiy-
ling old associations. by bringing her
books, flowers, or music, and then. as
lSusan's captivating charms. and her
versatile powers Of pleasing broke more
fully upon them. il followed that the
cottage became quite a scene of gaiety.
and Kate never once dreaming that she
was arousing the " "green-eyed mon
ster." whose approach she had SO much
dreaded, welcomed and entertained
their several guests with her usually
Isprightly tone and artless manners. yet
always happier when she could steal q
few moments with Frank.
4 She was one evening singing mer-
lry little song, in which Sue and several
OF the company Joined the chorus, and
quite a little knot Of listeners were
gathered about the piano. Kate played
and sang with more than her usual spi-
rit, and as the theme of the song was
the misery Of 4 bachelors life, she arch
ly addressed it with her laughing eye.
and nod Of her head to one Of the gen.
tlemen present. A general laugh mark
ed the applause Of her well aimed jest.
Kate sprang up gaily; as she did so.
she saw Frank leaning moodily against
the inantel-piece, and ah the pague-
spot was on his brow!
Posr Kate, she saw il at glance.
; and the tears cam. flooding up from her
innocent heart.
! "We have been so happy--but il is
all over noww she mentally exclaimed
with deep-drawn sigh, then quickly
forcing smile, she joined Frank. and
, linking her arm with his. tried to win
: him to himself again.
Fnnk had something in his throat to
, say to Kate the next morning before he
I, went out he had been trying for a long
: time to utter it, but he could only hem
and choke like frog with the whoop'
ing-cough. At last, with a desperate
3 effort:
: "I really think, Kate. that for a mar
Q ried woman. you indulge in little to-
d much levity; wish You would be NOR
y digni6ed."
k Kate had not once thought about tn
}, dignity Of married woman of eigh
teen. therefore the Nervousness this Q
oversight struck her so forcibly that sh
burst into a merry laugh, at whicl
Frank slammed the door, and the
Kate's mood changed to weeping.
D., Why Kate, dear. what is the mat
/, ter with your" cried Sue, suddenly en-
!! tering the room, i" are you sick J hav,
you heard bad newsf"
Q "0h, no--nothing-nothing of an,
y consequence sobbed Kate.
e And you are crying so! | dom
q believe you; what is it, Kate. do tel
!. mef"
: But Kate was a jewel Of little wife
! and would not expose her husbands fol
|, ly; however, Sues great black eye
J wern't made for nothing, and they look
e ed directly into the business.
! aUm these men! Well, now,
: should like to pull Franks ears, break
ing the heart OF such dear little sou
Z as Kate!" thought Sue.
Well, il was pity, but Frank a'lore,
I his little wife TO such degree. thai n
g sooner did he hear the creakiDg Of pal
Z Of boois. or see genIleman's hat in lh
T hall. than The enemy returned in fni
Z force.
Not so prutlenlas Kate. however. Franl
E confideJ his troubles 10 his friend Ere,
8 Starr.
7 Nov, | believe on my soul, Frank
h you are wrong" said Fred. after lisienin,
: patiently 10 the detail Of his friend
$ grievances; "nay, know you are."
u 81 will not deny that Kale loves me,
/ returned Frank. /" bui not as want TO b
$ loved. would have her smile only o.
Q me-ihink only Of me!'
d Nonsense, Frank ! am sure yol
> must make yourself perfectly rediculou
8 TO your wife, you are taking Tie yer,
! measures TO bring about what you SO Inuc
dread. Kaie has no fears for your love
e Ill be bound; perhaps il would be well
! .he had."
k What do you mean. Fred!"
r Why that il would be very well
h your paid your court TO some other fai
6 lady, and not be for ever following you
e wife round as you do This might. in iuin
$ excite her jealousy. and draw her NOR
t, exclusively 10 yourself"
y All. capital idea. Fred; thank 20
J, for lhe sugges,ion-bul with whom sha
y | commence my firlations-Iel me see
suppose | begin with tina. witch, Sae,"
i mo, Frank-some other lady if 20
o please"
: "Ah-ah!you are caught in loves nj
:, then, are you, Fredr'
n Fact, " Frank! but tell yau what. if
: ever do win Sue, will give her liberty
o paint me as black as Olhello, if | ever max
n myself so perfectly ridiculous as you d
II Frank! 'fhere is my sister Annette, sh
lis jus, the one for you; and poor liile IN
(, nocen, soul, she will never suspect she
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