The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-01-28

about mere looks? am just as good with
long beard as with short one. It's
great deal of trouble to shave every day.
You can love me just as well; and why
need | care about what others say or
think" ,aaa. r,a..... Il. .g. ..t
On the following morning. Douglass aP-
peared not only with long beard, but with
bosom and collar that were both soiled
and rumpled.
"Why, Edward! How you do look!"
said Cora. "You've neither shaved nor
put on clean shirt"
Edward stroked his face, and run his
fingers along the edge of his collar, re-
marking, indfferently, As he did so:
"It'sI no matter. | look we'll enough.
This being so very particular in dress is
waste Of time; and I'm getting tired of it,"
And in this trim Douglass went off his
business, much to the annoyance OF his
wife, who could not bear to see. her hus-
band looking so slovenly. 1.i s1
Gradually the declsnsion from neatness
went on, until Edward was quite match
fol- his wife, and yet, strange to say, Cora
had not taken tho hint, broad as it was.
In her own person she was as untidy as
ever
About six months aftsr their marriage.
we invited few friends to spend social
evening with US, Cora and her husband
among the number Cora came alone,
quite early, and said that her husband was
very much engaged, and could not como
until after tea. My young friend had not
taken much pains with her attire. Indeed,
her appearance mortified me, as it contras.
ted so decidedly with that of the other Ia
dies who were present; and | could not
help suggesting to her that she was wrong
in being so Indifferent about her dress.
But she laughingly replied
You know my fortunes made now,
Mrs. Smith can afford to be negligent
in these matters. It's great waste Of
time to dress so much"
tried to argue against this, but could
make no impression upon her.
About an hour after tea, and while we
were oil engaged in pleasant conversation,
the door of the paror opened, and in walk
cd Mr.. Douglass. Al first glance thought
[ must be mistaken. But no. it was Ed
ward himself But what figure he did
cut! His uncombed hair was standing
up. in stiff spikes, in hundred different
drec,ons; his face could not have felt the
touch of Il razor for two or three days; and
he was guilless of clean linncn for at least
the same length OF time. His vest was
soiled; his boots unblacked; and there
was an unmstakabc hole in one Of his ell
/ bows. .. ... .. ..-...-
"Why. Edward" exclaimed his wife,
with look Of modification and distress,
AS her husband came across the room,
with face in which no consciousness OF
tho figure he cut could be detected.
why, my dear fellow! What is the
matter!" said my husband, frankly; for he
perceived that the ladies were beginning
to litter, and that tho gentlemen were
looking at each other, and trying TO re-
press their risable tendencies; and there
fore deemed it best to throw off all reserve
on the subject.
"The matter? Nothing's tho matter,
believe. Why do you .sk!' Douglass
looked grave.
"Well may he ask, what's the matter?'
broke in Cora, ensrgetically. "How could
you come here in such plight"
sin such plight" And Edward look.
ed down at himself, felt his beard, and
run his fingers through his hair. Whats
the matter? Is anything wrongr"
"You look as if you'd just walked uF
from a nap of week with your clothe.
on, and come off without washing your
face or combing your hair" said my hus
band. Et# aaf
! "Ohp' And Edwards countenance
frightened little. Then he said with
much gravity fmanner-
sI've been extremely hurried of late
and only left my store few minutes ago
| hardly thought it worth while to 60 home
to dress up knew we were all friend.
here. Besides, as my fortune is made"-
and he glanced with look not to be mis-
taken, towards his wife-"[ don't feel call
ed upon to give as much attention to mer'
dress as formerly. Before was married
it was necessary to bo particular in these
, |, matters, but now it's of no consequence.
turned towards Cora. Her face wa'
like crimson. In a few moments she aros'
, and went quickly from the room. fol
lowed her, and Edward came after US
: pretty soon. He found his wiio in tears
and sobbng almost hysterically.
!, "['ve got carriage at the door," HI
said to me aside, hall laughing half serious
$50 help her on with hsr things and vel
retire in disorder"
> "But it's too bad in you, Dougless," " re
= piled |. =.
"Forgive me for making your house tn
scene OF this lesson to Cora, he whispered
at had to be given, and thought | coul
venture to trespsss upon your iorbsaI
, ance."
. .I'll think about that" said |, in return
In a iew minutes Cora and hsr husban