Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07
tie in time became magnifcently misera-

nen cnange became apparent IN her
husband He could net long remain blind
to the fact that his love was not returned
He sought the company of those whose
gaiety might lead him to forget the sor-
row and despair of soul, and impelled by
powerful longings for love, he went astraY
to warm his heart by a strange fire
Katie saw herself now in the, midst of
a gorgeous desolatiop. She reproached
her husband for deserting her thus, and
he answered her with angry taunts.
"You do not care for me-" he cried
'then why do you complain that I be-
stow elsewhere the affections you have
met with coldness."
"But it is wrorg-sinful," Katie re-
monstrated. eyes, | know it" said her
husband fercely. "It is the evil fruit of
an evil seed"
"And who sowed that seed Who gave
me hand without heart--who devot-
ed me to the fate of loving, unloved
husband 2"
NAY, do not weep, and clasp your
hands, and sigh, for l say nothing you do
not deserve to hear"
Very we'll" said Katie, calming her
self; [ will not say that your reproaches
are undeserved But granting | am the
cold, deceitful thing you call me--you
know this state Of things cannot contin-
ue
"Yes I know it."
"Well 2"
Mr.. Wellington's brows gathered dark
ly his eyes flashed with determination ;
his lips curled with scorn.
- ! !
that we should not live together any lon
ger. I am tired of being called the hus-
band of the splendid Mrs. Wellington.
I will move in my circle; you shall shine
in yours. [ viii place no restraint upon
your actions, nor shall you upon mine
We will be free"
.But the world n said Katie trembling
The world will admire gots the same
and what more do you desire 2" asked
her husband bitterly "This marriage of
huudS. and not of hearts, is mockery. We
have played the farce long enough. Fare
we'll"
Il 90 to consult about the terms Of a
separation. Nay, do not tremble, and
cry, and cling to me now-for [ shall be
liberal to you. As much Of my fortune
shall be yours as you desire"
He pushed her from him. She fell up
on the sofa. From heart torn with an
guish she shrieked aloud
Frank Frank why did I send you
from me Why did [ send you from me
Why did I sacrifice love and happiness to
such a fate as this ? Why was l blind
until sight brought me misery 2"
She lay upon the sofa sobbing and
weeping passionately Gradually her
grief appeared to exhaust itself, her
breathing became calm. Her head lay
peacefully upon her arm. over which swept
her diSheveled tresses-until with a start
she cried
Frank oh Frank, come back r'
"Here [ am" said a soft voice by her
side She raised her head She opened
her astonished eyes. Frank was stand
ing before her
You have been asleep" said he, smil-
ing kindly.
''Asleep !"
"And dreaming, too, should say-not
pleasantly either"
Dreaming 2" murmured Katie "and
Is it all a dream ?"
4 hope So" replied Frank. taking her
ndDu. L came Dach 10 pISdC III cause
once more-and found you where l left
you-asleep."
~Oh, what horrid dream p murmur-
ed Katie, rubbing her eyes. 1T was so
like a terrible reality that | shudder now
to think of it l thought l was mar
ried I"
and would that be so horrible 2" ask
ed Frank. [ hope then you did not
dream you were married to me 2"
mo, thought 1 gave my hand with
out my heart"
"Then if you gave me your hand, it
would not be without your hearo."
No, Frank" said Katie, her bright
eyes beaming happily through tears-"and
here it is"
She placed her fair hand in his-he
kissed it in transport.
And soon there was a real marriage ;
not a splendid. but happy one not fol
lowed by life of luxury, but by a life Of
love and content, and that was the mar
riage of FRANK Minor s KATIE YALE.