Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-06-10

didly attired, dazzling the eye with her beauty
thus adorned, with every thing around her
swimming in the charmed atmosphere of fairy
land, Katie gave her hand to the man her am
bition-not her love-had chosen. l1t
But certainly ambition could not have made
better choice. Already she saw herself sur
rounded by magnificent court, of which she
was the acknowledged and admired queen
The favors of fortune were showered upon
her; she foated luxuriously upon the smooth
and CLASSY wave of charmed life.
Nothing was wanting, in the whole circle of
her outward existence to adorn it, and make it
bright with happiness. u. rl .f-
But she was not long in discovering that
there was something wanting within her own
breast.
| Her friends were numerous her husband
tender, kind, and loving but all the attentions
and affections she enjoyed could not fill her
heart.
She had once felt its chords of sympathy
moved by skilful touch; she had known the
heavenly charm of their deep, delicious har-
mony; and now they were silent-motionless
muffied, so to speak, in silks and satins.-
These chords still and soundless, her heart was
dead now the less SO because it had been
killed by a golden shaft. Having known and
felt the life of sympathy in love, she could not
but mourn for it, and sigh for it, unconsoled
by the life of luxury. In short, Katie In
time became magnifcently miserable, splendid
ly unhappy. ......
Then cha nge became apparent in her hus.
baud. He could not long remain blind to the
fact that his love was not returned. He sought
the company of those whose gayety might lead
him TO forget the sorrow and despair of his
soul. This shallow joy was unsatisfactory,
however; and impelled by powerful longings
for love, he went astray TO warm his heart by
strange fire.
Katie saw herself now in the midst of
gorgeous desolation, burning with thirst un-
quenchable by golden streams that flowed
around her; painting with hunger not all the
food of flattery and admiration could appease.
She reproached her husband for desertinp
her thus; and he answered with angry and
desperate taunts, of deception, and total lack
of love, which smote her conscience heavily.
You do not care for me- he cried-sthen
why do you complain that l bestow elsewhere
the affections you have met with coldnesst
But it is wrong-sinful,' Katie remonstrat-
ed
Yes; l know it!' said her husband fierce
ly. 1T is the evil fruit of an evil seed. And
who sowed that seed! Who gave me hand
without heart-who became sharer of nv
fortune, bot gave me no share in sympathy
who devoted me to the fate ofa loving, unloved
husband. Nay, do not weep, and clasp your
hands, and sigh and sob with such desperation
of impatience-for say nothing you do not
deserve to hear .tH-
Very well,' said Katie, calming herself
i will not complain. l will not say your re-
proaches are undeserved. But granting that |
am the cool, deceitfal thing you call me-you
know this state of things cannot continue
Yes, know it,
'Well1' .......... t,....-....... .....
Mr.. Wellngton's brows gathered darby his
eyes flashed with determination his lips
curled with sc0rn.
| have made mp my mind, said he, that we
should not live together any longer. l am
of ha,p al IL bna f,bo
did Mrs. Wellington. / will move in my cir
Gle; you shall shine in yours. / will place
no restraint on your actions, nor shall you on
on mine. We will be free.'
But the Morld.' shrieked Katie, trembling
The world will admire you the same-and
what more do you desire!' asked her husband,
bitterly. This marriage of hands, and not of
hearts, is mockery. We have played the farce
long enough. Few know the conventional
you know what it should mean Do you feel
that the only true union is that of love and
sympathy! Then enough of this mummery !
Farewell. 60 to consult friends about the
terms of 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 ...-t ..
| He pushed her from him. She fell upon
the sofa. From heart torn with anguish,
she shrieked aloud
Frank !! Frank why did send YOU from
me! Why did | sacrifice love aud happiness
to such fate as this. Why was blind until
sight brought me msery!'
She lay upon the sofa, sobbing and weepinp
passionately. Gradually her grief appeared
to exhaust ITSELF her breathing became calm
her eyes and cheeks dry. He head lay peace.
fully upon her arm, over which swept her dis.
heveled tresses-until with start she cried
Frank! oh, Frank, come back :!
Here | am = said soft voice by her side
She raised her head. She opened her as
tonished eyes. Frank was standing before
her! nt ttit
You have been asleep he said, smiling
kindly.
'Aseep' roI a.,l rr.sl
And dreaming, too, l should say-no
pleasantly, either .a-4 .f 4rsof.
Dreaming!' murmured Katie; and is i
all dream!' fHl
| hope SO, replied Frank, taking her hand