The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-09-29
THE TRUE WIFE.
HOW TO MAKE HOME HAPPY.


cy Lillyan, he was well 10 live in the
world That is he had good business.
moneyin bank, aud an excellent charac-
ter And Lucy was the flower of the
village. Her personal graces were sur.
passed by The superior mind, which look
ed forth all her actions.
She loved Frederick with enthusiasm.
Indeed she was enthusiastic in all her
actions, and never undertook anything
without giving her whole sole to the OBJ
ject. .. t ...
For some years their happiness was as
complete as is permitted TO mankind while
sojuorners upon earth. They were ad-
mired and beloved by multitudes oflriends
and their home was ever open for the re-
ceplon Of delighted visters. They were
everywhere pointed out as the happy
couple; and the designation was true.
But il is not the lot Of humanity TO live
here in bliss Heaven will always teach
us. in some way, that this is not our home,
nor is our happiness 10 be looked Tor in
this world, The eagle goes down in the
plains for food, but his resting place is
among The clouds, on the highest pima
Gle Of some mountain.
In only two years after Frederick and
Lucywere united, for life, the scene was
changed. An unforeseen change in the
policy OF the government of the country
reduced Frederick to poverty. After
selling off his effects, he could only save
small cottage, and a few hundred dollars
a year, from the wreck Of his great pos.
sessions.
Frederick was almost driven to deS
pair. The blow seemed TO supply bis
senses He lost his hilarity, his conf
dence N himself, his peace OF mind.
Lucy iell the change mol so affecting
to herself and her enjoyments, but she
observed its influence on her husbands s
temper. EIesmled as he was wont 10 doir
his palmiest days, but seldom. His brill
liant conversation was succeeded by mel
ancholy repining. He was becoming al
altered man
Now an ordinary woman. in such &
case. would have given up all hope, ant
become morose and complaining. Bu
Lucy rose under the pressure OF msfor
tune. She resolved 10 preserve her goot
humour in spite Of the loss OF property
She received her husband with smiles
she showed more ioudness than ever be
fore. She made his evenings agreeable
by reading the writings OF genius ant
truth She sang her old songs, once 81
much, dmred, with more effort 10 pleas
than ever. She became his constant com
panion, soohing his irritated feelings, ant
gradually pointed out hopes rainbow 70
The future. ..... -..
Now no man OF any soul or sense cal
withstand such S Get and winning ap
pealS TO all manliness in his soul. Iii
love for her became elevated and puri
fed, so as to approach alteration, II
admired her as lovely woman-he lis
tened to her as wise counsellor.
|, few months, his spirits, his energy
his confidence in himself was restored
He went forth with alacrity in the Pursu
Of new business. ..........
His applications were not successful
for many looked upon him as an untoriun
ate man; and many were glad 10 see hlr
, humiialed. and would not raise a hnge
tor his relief. ...
There was occasion enough 10 despair
and he would have despaired; but whe
he returned home in the evening, tn
C eerlul smile of his wife as she oPene
the door to receive him. her affectiopat
n kiss; and tender reception warmed bl
heart again, and breathed into him ires
arder and courage.
How could he ceace TO hope whe
, heaven showed its regard for him by pre-
serving so estimable friend.
Some months passed away, and ther
was no change in the circumstance Il
the better. But Frederick still hoped ol
One evening, returning home after a
unsuccessful day, he stopped outside Il
door, dreading to 60 in and show his wi
his disappointed countenence.
1t was summer; and to his surprise
heard through the open Windows, h
sweet voice, singing one oi his favorl
a songs That voice was more lively al
" brilliant than usual since their mIsfo
tunes.
'Ah!' thought he. the dear soul is r
solved to make me happy. in spite of Il
lrown of fortune
ID lie entered the door with smile al
IN extended hand. There was stran
: gentlemen sitting near lucy, and Ilste
ng to her song. He hestated, but {
~ gentleman rose and approached him, sa
ing:
This is your husband I supPose?-S
n | have come TO offer you joint inter'
IS. in the house of which am principal.
1t am rich, and will insure you $4,000
wear, to be increased az your buslnt
nr ir prospers. heard of your misfortun'
and wishing another partner, ] watch
their effect on your mind and on yo
: wife. am satisfied. You are the We
Rf man I want and have been seeking; a
- This is the woman who set at naught
V fear of consequences, and lhisi the b
e binger Of successful copartnershlP
~ You cannot be remiss in your duty,
fall under any temptation. nor fail in a
honorable engagements while you hi
the that face to look upon, and that no
ned mind 10 counsel
Ms oms The new engagements were emlner
by prosperous. Business flowed in upon
MD house. Wealth spread its charms arol