The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-10-13

| stared with astonishment at him, and
then with determination 10 unravel the
mystery, | cast my eye over the note.
It was indeed, of tenor to awaken sus.
picions: part Of it run thus:-''Can you
still deny my request '--why, after having
been buried three-ages shall | call them,
from the world"--
Hear that" interrupted Smith, "the
libertine dog calls three weeks Of my hon.
ey moon, ages Honey moon indeed
marriage may be so, but it has too much
of the bee.stlng to make its sweets pleas.
ant !"
/ proceeded with the letter--'why do
you still refuse TO- Join The gay circle which
you adorned, before cruel fate united you
TO monster unworthy OF you 7
The devil take his cursed impudence,
roared Smith. Who is he?-the sigma.
ture-ay, the signatureP and, breathess,
he tore the note from me.
'Whatl--he?--your devoted admirer,
J. " atson! All, see it all--and is it pos.
sible!-but four DAYS acquaintance, and
to gain more Of her heart than have done
in as many years!-Uh, the plausible.
smooth.tongued villain! By heavens, it
was magc--witchcraft--he kissed at their
first introduction. Oh, see it all, JIM
and he turned around to me-'never mar.
ry as you would preserve an honest name,
and what is better, cheerful conscience,
never marry-I'd rather =
Pooh! pooh!' Interrupted. you are
foolish, Smith; Jerry never could lave
written this; it is some joke said this
to calm my friends anger, although at
that very moment had made up my mind
to follow Smiths advice, ever mar
ry.
.Joke!-yes, indeed it is:--laughed at
by my friends. quizzed by my acquain-
tances, and despised by ALA joke TO ev'
cry one but me! II Esther ever speaks
to me again, shall be tempted
AT that moment her voice was heard
from the bottom of the Stairs-'ln one mo-
ment, Mr.. Watson; allow me only to get
my shawl!' and she came tripping up 10
the second story.
'Ah, John, dear, how is your head? bet
ter | hope
Never worse,' growled Smith.
Indeed then | will remain at home
will step down and tell Mr.. WATSON
Where are you going!, chokingly
, asked poor Smith.
TO the beach, with Mr.. Watson and
some Of the ladies, but will not CO.
This is consumate hypocrisy, thought
/.
The devil fly away with Mr.. Watson,
said Smith and you and some other Ia
> dies going with him to the beach, are you'
| Pray madam, how many ladies has he in
his retinue?--he seems to be the grand
+. bashaw Of these regions.
MY dear john
| Don't dear me. Jezebel this comes oI
your morning, afternoon, and evening
. strolls along the beach; and was told Il
e was fashionable for married gentlemen lc
h walk with each others wives. Esther
/. how have YOU deceived me!
+ .Deceived!' exclaimed Mrs. Smith
/. dropping at the accusation, and hectic
d mounting to her cheek, which resemblet
!. a single drop of blood on a snow curl
!. deceived you'll
a Yes, deceived me, madam! don't thnl
r I would accuse without proof; am M
Othello, to PREJUDICE from mere circum
o stances. Here, madam, look at this, ant
:. then pray to sink through the earth; pray
d that the floor may open and snatch such
|, wretch from the eyes Of an offended huS
S band
/. Sir proudly answered Mrs. Smith, ant
q never did Catharine at the court OF Henr,
a look more noble than my cousin at lha
q monet, you and | have both been de
O ceived, and such language well benefit
q you-farewell! Cousin James. deman'
;. your protection; will return 10 Nev
ot York this very evening"
'No--me--yes, cousin Esther, certain
,s ly,'-stammered |, not knowing but m,
Ie life would be in jeopardy from his rage
Certainly bitterly exclaimed Smith
Z. he would have defended YOU
d i thank him. was Esther Smiths onI
Is reply as she entered her room. Her hus
in band aud myself both followed; all wer
seated, and not word was spoken 10
nearly quarter Of an hour. At length
slight tap was heard at the door, and
n? low voice said
Mrs. Smith-my dear madam, delay
moment, am so happy
rs who's there 2 roared Smith.
.Oh, YOU are well, are you Why spoE
" as low as | possibly could for fear OF dl
= turbing you--your wife said you wei
w sick; but am very glad gaily answe
uI ed Jerry w atson, to this uncouth salut
or ton, as he opened the door and walked
with an easy, careless manner. Il wa
". YOU TO come down stairs with me, all
ed you--what in the dumps; now what
the name of Hymen is the matterY-de'
Nv are youl--Oh, how loving for hon'
is. moon-Smith, what's the matter !-dun
,hs too My dear Mrs. Smith
Puppy 7 rose from the heart OF the hu
/, band 10 his lips, but pride kept it with
in his teeth as firm as the locEjaw could ha
done.
Oh Come. come said Jerry; 'there is d
ar cord in the trio: let us see if qulnte
cannot produce harmony. Will You
ne. low me to introduce friend2 and the
wish to st ate my business
md Certainly, SIR coldly replied sm
ion THAT assent is like an iceberg FRI
led from the Arctic circle; its frigidity sci
an agreeable chill through my veins