Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-08-13

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ceal his suspicious than he had been, a few
moments before, to let them be seen.
Theresa drew her arm within his, and said,
Come, Edward. You must 90 back to the
house and lie down. You are unwell'
AS Theresa spoke thus, Edmonds bowed
rather formally, and turned down one of the
garden walks, leaving the husband and wife
alone. ..t d.. .
What is the matter Edward . asked The
resa, anEiously, as soon as they were entirely
by themselves.
Nothing particular-only--i feel well e.
nough now awkwardly stammered the young
husband
You do not look wcll,' replied Theresa.
her eyes fixed earnestly upon her husbands
face as she spoke. What is the matter? do
tell me, Edward
There was so much of real tenderness in
the young wile's voice, that his heart smote
him for the suspicion he had permitted to en-
Ter his mind
i have not felt well for day or tRo,' said
the jealous spouse.
You didn't mention that before said his
wife.
No, for it would only have disturbed your
feelings; but I'm better now Ard the re-
turning color to his face, and light TO his eye,
attested the truth.
In silence the young couple returned to
the house, and went up to their room. The
Eesa had proposed walk, as likely to refresh
her husband; but his mind was on the let
ter, and he could not rest until he was alone
with her, in order that she might have au op-
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to the walk, and said he shonld lie down for
half an hour.
But though they remained alone during
the rest of the afternoon, not word did The
resa say about the letter she had received
and this re-awakened all Edwards most dis
tressng doubts. At tea-time Edmonds
took his usual place beside Theresa, and kept
her in animated conversation, while her hus-
band sat silent and moody, forcing himself
for mere appearance sake, 10 swallow the
tasteless food be put into his mouth. He
complained, on rising from the table, of con-
tinued indispostion, and went back 10 his
room accompanied, Of course, by his wife.
After awhile the headache, with which he
had been affected, according to his own state
ment, passed off, and he entered into con-
versation with Theresa, in which he endeav-
cred to lead her to think Of that particul ar
time in the day when she received the letter
He even spoke Of the seat under the old
oak tree; but not word was said by Their
esa on the subject that was uppermost in his
mind.
"Why should she conceal from me the fact
of her having received letter." Derwen
asked of himself over and over again; but nc
answer came to the question, and the doubt:
awakened grew more and more troubled.
For half the night the jealous husband lay
awake, prey to the most harrassing suspic
ions, while Theresa slept calmly by his side
At length-it was long after midnight-hC
= resolved 10 end this state of suspense. Tht
, moon was shining brilliantly, pouring into tht
' room food Of light, making all objects dis
" q tnctly visible, and rendering the aid Of 4
= = lamp in the search he contemplated altogeth
!, !, er unnecessary. Quietly slipping from th
" bed, Edward went to the chair on whicl
y Theresa had thrown her dress on retiring 70
the night, and searched in the bosom for tn
letter. But it was not there. He then lift
y ed the garment in his hand, and sheok it care
fully but the object for which he sought s
y anxousIy did not fall upon the floor. Nigh
r there not be pocket in the dress? Yes, tha
It was altogether probable; and there, ne doubt
n would be found the missive that was to re
t, move his fears Or blight his happiness forever
1 Such was the conclusion Of the Young aan'
It mind. For the pocket he row cemmencet
l. an eager search; but any one who has bee
commissioned by his wife to 20 to her ward
1t robe aud bring her something from the pock
N ct of dress-of course no man would thin
m of inspecting his wife's pockets unless spec
is ially commissioned to do so-can form pre-
le ty clear idea Of the difficult task Derwelt ha
ID upon his hands. He pulled open the fold
&c of the skirt round and round the whole ga
1t ment, but 40 pocket-opening could he find
as While thus engaged he felt something har,
le and his ear caught at the same time, the rus
is ling sound made by paper when crumped
to the hand. An electric thrill passed throug
le the young mans frame. Here was the letter
If more hurriediy, and with nervous tremb!in,
% he sought an entrance to the place where ii
to little messenger Of good or i'll reposed Bu
e. in his eageRcss, he failed each time he r.
e. volved the dress in his hand, to light upon ii
b. particular fold that concealed the opening.
Impatientiy he thrust his arm through II
ID dress, and at single sweep turned it entirt
ly inside out, making as he did SO a loud ru.
+ ling noise. The pocket was easily four
es within; but the entrance thereto was as
as ever from being discovered; Ind two
ly three minutes more elapsed IN vain scare
when, desperately graspiEg the pooke. wi
,e one hand, he carried t.Ie other along on Il
IN outside until, Mt Zoe corresponding part
,e the garment, lie found the long -hidle opc
ne ing. A moment more, and The letter was
- his hand, Eagerly he tore It open. and w
G.. ende.vorng by the moonlight to obtain
to Knowledge of its contents, when naoveme
a. il the bed caused him TO glance round, Th
/. resa had risen from her pillow, and was be
nd ding forward and staring at him, her ia
If looked agitated aud pale in the dim moo
es light Before he could speak, she uttered
lis wild scream, and fell forward upon the be
Here was. indeed. dilehma-and mo
n. than all this. confirmation of Derwen
n. wo rst fears. His indiscreet haste in scare
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