The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-01-15
"But YOU will not love mel"

1t was some time before Lucy could be-
come calm, or overcome her deep sense
of shame. But William lifted her from the
depths Of her humiliation, and reassured
her at length. He settled with Margaret,
who declared she would not trust herself
with tigress again, dined at hotel, and
went home to Lucy at night as if nothing
had happened.
For three months the young married
couple lived together as happily as before.
To have seen the lovely Lucy in her house
hold, you would never have dreamed that
she was subject to fits of passion"
1t was in the summer time. William
and his young wife had made preparations
to accompany some friends on an excur-
sion into the country. The day on which
they were to set out, had arrived, and Lucy.
who was all animation at the prospect be-
fore her, was already impatient to get away.
She waited only for her husband, who had
gone to transact little business before
leaving town.
At length William arrived; but not with
the expected carriage. Lucy expressed
her surprise.
81 am sorry-very sorry to disappoint
you," said William, kindly, "but business
| did not anticipate, will require my atten-
ton for week. We cannot 60 to-day"
The smile faded from Lucy's face like
delicate frostwork in the flash of the hot
sun. She became very pale, too, and her
lip quivered.
"Your business must be Of great i'm
portance!" she said in significant tone.
"It is, or should not be detained by
it," replied William.
"At all events, you seem to have been
careful to keep it from me until the last
moment! Now that all preparations have
been made, and our friends expect US, we
stay at home!"
'Child!" exclaimed William. impatient.
III know my business better than you
$50 you must add insult to injury"
cried Lucy, angrily. "Now know you
can leave your business as well as not, il
you would, and know this is only whim
that has come across you. But you may
go, or not, as you please. ! shall go, sir,
at any rate!'' sa-
And Lucy swept majestically across the
room.
81 would rather you would not" replied
William.
"Sir, | SHALL WILL
"Dear Lucy, beware! 1t will be SO ab.
surd for you to 60 without mel"
at is so absurd for you to refuse to 60!
But absurd or not, with you or without you,
| shall 60, SIR
Williams teeth closed angrily. His
lips were compressed.
81 shall not oppose you," he said, firm
| ly; 81 don't want to witness another fit of
passion. But if you leave my house in
direct opposition to my expressed wishes,
you shall never enter it again, as long as
am here! Now beware!''
"Do you think to frighten met" cried
Lucy, enraged. "You silly mani Idon't
fear you; don't care if you turn me out
of doors, il you are such tyrant. Talk
about fits of passion, will you! You never
saw me in real fit Of passion yet, nor
would you want to twice-so don't pro-
woke mel"
Thus, am sorry TO relate, Lucy went
on, becoming more and more violent as
she proceeded, and heaping such noun
tains of wrath upon the head of her un-
happy husband, that he actually bowed
down and groaned beneath the weight.
After her breath was expended, and over
come by the violence of her passion, Lucy
sank exhausted and gaspng upon chair.
William slowly and sadly raised his head.
SHOW don't care what becomes of you
nor me-" he said. 81 shall never look
for happiness again with you. did hope
for better things: but now, Lucy, give
up. Go where you like!"
And William left the house.
1t was evening before he returned.
Expecting to find his home deserted, he
was surprised at meeting Lucy on the
threshold. 83"
She was very pale, and trembled as she |
took her husbands hand.
al thought you were going with your
friends to-day" said William.
81 did not 60"
"Why notl"
"Because you did not wish me to-
81 thank you for your consideration,
remarked William, bitterly, as he passed
carelessly into the hall.
He said no more. He sat down al the
tea-table with Lucy. She watched him
anxiously, but his looks froze her. The
evening meal was partaken Of in silence.
William went out Immediately after il was
finished, and contrary to his custom, did
not return until midnight
Lucy was awaiting his return.
William said but little, and retired soon
after. He must have known that his wife
was dying to hear him speak kindly to her;
to hear him say he forgave her-but he
seemed dumb with sorrow.
All the next day William appeared the