Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-10-28

Bridget, lock up our house, run away from
all care and have some fun
He looked Up so kindly could have fallen
upon his neck and wept my heart out, to
think how ugly had been but there was
no time then to talk it over. hurried away
to pack, but before was half through with
the packing, resolved that would tell him
the whole story from beginning TO end.-
The moment came to this determination,
the load was gone; my heart set med light
as feather, the expression Of my coun,e-
nance, the tones of my voire, changed. i
was conscious Of it, and he noticed j, as
soon as Joined him, at the appointed hour.
why, Annette said he, getting ready
has cured you. We may as well stay at
home now.'
That will do, Kate. The res, Of the story
Will sound sentimental to third bar,y.'
mo, no, Annette, that would be leaving
out The very cream OF it. Tell me how VOC
settled it,
Well, we rode on enjoying the change un.
til towards dark. Baby then fell asleep. l.
was very quiet housekeeping about us
was beautiful and peaceful. | felt deeply,
and longed to have all in my heart pure
and peaceful. Tears Of real pentence came
into my eyes, and before ! knew it, they
were dropping down upon the baby. My
husband turned and saw rhem
Why, Annette said he, with the utmost
surprise, 'wllar is the matter -
20, am so sorry said /.
Sorry for what. love, said he, 'aie you
not happys Does anything trouble you?'
Il am SO sorry said ]. that have been
SO ugly this week. .......
What do you mean" said he, looking
more and more puzzled.
How can you help knowihgs' said L.
Then began at the beginning and told the
whole story. How rose feeling irritable,
and was provoked to speak the first cross
tcord; how he told me my things were not
as nice as his mothers, and went off vexed
then how he got over it, and forgot all about
it, and would not help me to feel good ma
tured by saying he was sorry. How had
brooded over il all the week-how il had
fesiered away in my heurt, and poisoned all
my enjoyment. What torrents Of tears
had shed when alone, as thought it was all
over with US, and we never should love again
as we had once loved.
He heard me through without making
single remark, and then he burst into loud
laugh. 4 want to know, Annette,' said he.
'if this is what has allied you all this week =
yes said l. Upon this he checked our
Dobbn, and began to turn round.
What are you going to do" said I.
sGoing back, said be, if this is all which
is The matter with you.'
Il laughed heartily as he did, for now my
sin was confessed, | felt very happy; but
pulled the other rein and drew the whip.
lash over Dobbin's ears, and away he went
like bird towards my mothers home.
But we made resolution, then, Kate,
that if either had uught against each other,
it should be settled before The sun went
down; that we might 60 10 sleep. if not 'ct
Teace with all The world at least at peace
with each other, forgiving and forgiven.-
This resolution we have faithfully kept, and
have never seen another week of such miss
cry as have been telling you about, and
trust never shall. l hope you will find in
your new relations, Kate, all the enjoyment
we now do. This is the best wish can of
fer you-and that your first cross word may
also be your last.