Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-09-25
HENRY CLARENCE:
OR. THE FIRST FALL.

''Have you heard the news" said Emma
Stevens to Jane Marvin. emily Walters
is engaged to Henry Clarence"
''Well," said the young lady addressed,
81 am very much pleased to hear you say
so. Emily and were schoolmates. well
remember her sweet disposition and engag-
ing manners, and though have not seen her
for some years, am convinced that time has
made no alteration in her department"
''She is really sweet GIRL" replied
Emma, ''and as good as she is pretty; and |
understand that Mr.. Clarence is every way
worthy of such a wife,
Such was indeed the case. Emily Wal
tiers had given her hand to Henry Clarence.
She was the only daughter Of wealthy and
respectable parents, who had spared no ex
pense to educate her. Naturally of mild
amiable and forgiving spirit, she became an
object Of affection to all who knew her. Her
talents, which were of the highest order,
were rendered more attractive bya graceful
form, and beautiful and classic features
Young, handsome, and possessing mind
well stored with all those accomplishments
which make woman so lovely, it was little
wonder that Emily was surrounded by many
admirers.
From among those who sought her hand
she had chosen Henry Clarence, who, like
herself, was an only child. Perhaps there
was natural sympathy between them on
that account. BE it as it may, Henry pos
sessed noble and generous spirit. Nature
had given him fine manly form, and en-
dowed him with well balanced mind, which
by long course of study he had so much
improved, that at the time we are writing of,
he had become the leading lawyer in the
place.
Both the families looked forward with
much pleasure to the union, and great were
the preparations made for the anticipated
event.
One clear bright evening, the merry
sound of music was heard in Mr.. Walters
mansion. Carriages very hurrying to and
fro. A brilliant light streamed from the
windows, and gay parties were enjoying
themselves within. Conspicuous among
them, was Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence. Many
friends had assembled that night, to see
Them married, and heartfelt were the wishes
of happiness they received, from the merry
hearts around them.
Time passed on, and the young couple
found themselves installed in beautiful
house of their own. Mr.. Clarence's bust
ness increased, and everything seemed to
promise the young couple happy commence
ment in life. But there was one thing which
became source Of great uneasiness to Mrs.
Clarence. At the frequent parties which
they gave and attended, she noticed that her
husband partook TOO freely of wine. AT
first she tried to take no notice of it; but al
length the flushed cheeks and too animated
tone of voice in which he spoke, became
signs too certain to be mistaken. Still there
was no difference in his department towards
her. He was the same kind husband and
ahectionate father, and when their little boy
would climb on his knees, and she woulC
sit by his side, the same expressions of kint
regard fell from his lips. Then she woult
strive to Danish all unpleasant thoughts from
her mind, and still love him as fondly a,
ever.
"Where are you going in such a hurry
Clarence" said brother lawyer. Cam
YOU stop few moments and walk down t.
Welfords? His mint julips are capital
and he has justreceived some prime brandy.
81 would Forbes" replied Clarence, "bu
it is near 10 o'clock; and my wife won
know where am gone.'
"Ah, ha." laughed Forbes, Mrs. F. ha
cot used to my being out late, but come Clar
ence, let's go down. Freeland will b
there, and well have a good time of it"
"Wel, III co. raid Clarence, 'but can
stay long"