The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-01-28
Beneath an air of testing, was apparent

"Csrtainly did"
"And should you not do the Same in or.
der to retain it?" ,s.l5tw ..
"Why, Mrs. Smith! Do you think my
husbands affection goes no deeper than
my dress? | should be very sorry indeed
to think that. He loves me for myself"
"No doubt Of that in the world, Cora.
But remember, that he cannot see what is
in your mind except by what you do or
say. If no admires your taste, for in
stance, it is not from any abstract appre-
citation oft, but because the taste mani
tests itself in what you do. And, depend
upon it, he will find it hard matter to ap-
prove and admire your correct taste in
dress. for instance, whom you appear be-
fore him, day after day, in your present
unattractive attire. If you do not dress
we'll for your husbands eyes, for whose
eyes, pray. do you dressl You are as
neat When. abroad, as you were before
your marriage"
"As TO that, Mrs. Smith, common de-
cency requires me.rcrdress we'll when 20
upon the street or into company; to say
nothing of the pride ono naturally feels in
looking we'll" ... g
"And does not the same common de-
cency and natural pride argue as strongly
in favor of your dressing well at home,
and for the eye Of your husband, whose
admiration must be dearer to you than
the approval and admiration OF the whole
worldr'
"But he doesn't want to SEQ mo rigged
out in silk and satns all the time. pret-
ty bill my dress-maker would have against
him in that event. Edward has more
sense then that, Aatlor myself"
"Street or ballroom attire is one thing,
Cora; and becoming home apparel another.
We look for both in their place"
Thu, | argued with the thoughtess
young wife, but my words made no i'm
preston. When abroad, she dressed with
exquisite taste, and was lovely to look up
on; but at home she was careless and
slovenly. and made it almost impossible
for those who saw her 10 realize that she
was the brilliant BEAUTY they had met in
company but short time before. But
even this did not last long | noticed. at.
| ter few months. that the habits of home
were confirming themselves, and becom-
ing apparent abroad. Her fortune was
made. aud why should sh" now waste
time, or employ her thoughts about matters
Of personal "pp"arancs'
The habits OF Mr. Douglass, on the con-
trary, did not change. lie was as orderly
as before; and dressed will, the same re.
gard to nealness. lie never appeared at
the breakfast table in tho morning without
being shaved; nor did ne lounge about in
the evening in his shirt sleeves The
slovenly habits into which Cora had fallen
annoyed him seriously; and still more so,
when her carelessness about her appear
ance began to manifest itself abroad as
we'll as at home. When he hinted any
thing on the subject, she did not hesitate
to reply, in jesting manner. that her for
tune was made. and she need not trouble
herself any longer about how she looked
Douglass did not feel very much COM
plimented; but as he had his share of good
sense, he saw that to assume cold and
offended manner would do no good.
"If your fortune is made, so is mine,' y
he replied, OH one occasion. quite coolly
and indifferently. Next morning he made
his appearance al the breakfast table with
a beard Of twenty-four hours growth.
"You haven't shaved this morning
dear," said Cora. to whose eyes the dirty
looking face of hor husband was particu
larly unpleasant. .u., .I .t ..r.
"No," he replied carslessly, "It's ;
serious trouble to shave every day"
"But you look so much better with |
cleanly shaved face"
"Looks are nothing-ease and oomfor
everything" said Douglass.
"But common decency, Edward"
81 see nothing indecent in long beard,
replied the husband.
Still Cora argued. but in vain. He
husband went off TO his business with hi
unshaven face. 81,
81 don't know whether to shave or not,
said Douglass, nnxt morning, running owe
his rough face, upon which was a bear
of orty.sight hours growth. His wife ha,
hastily thrown on wrapper, and, wit
slip-shod feet. and head like a mop, wa
!. lounging in largo rocking chair awaitin
the breakfast bell.
"For mercy's sake, Edward, don't g
} any longer with that shockingl gly dirty face.
spoke up Cora. III you knew how dread
full you looked" as
"Looks are nothing" replied Edward
stroking his beard. a.la.
"Why, what's come over you all I
' onccl" as,,.. ,s.t ts,
Nothing, only it's such a trouble
' shave every day"
but you didn't shave yesterday" d
:. 81 know; am just as well off to-day
as il | had. So much saved at any rate.
I But Cora urged the matter, and h'
$ husband finally yielded and moved dow
the lnxuriant growth Of beard. atyss
"How much better you do look!" sal
v tha vo,,no wife uNow don't 0o anoth.