Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1853-10-07

af l,yht and shade, bearing to my troubled
mind a INSTRUMENTATION, so long deferred -
Az the nigh, deepenrd aud my husband came
not. 1 went bitter tears Of self accusation,
and la proportion To my fears for his safety
did my repentance for the past, and resolve
FOE the future deepen and expand.
I knew the store had closed some hours
before, and we had few friends, indeed none
with whom he could DO spending the eve
ming. Where can he bet was the constantly
recurring question. Just as the clock struck
one, heard the click Of the night key, aud
his step on the stairs. With my Tears, van
ished repentance from my volatile heart, aud
by the time he reached the room ] was pre-
pared TO pour a storm OF invective on his
head. lie paused on the thresholj, and as
the moon shone full In his face perceived
that lie was pale and agitated, anu in the
moonlight presented a ghsstIlnsss that shock
ell uie 50 a. ueh that sprang from the bed,
enchanting: James. what is the matterf'--
lie stared al me an instant aud in an excited
tone replied: "Don't be fool Clara. Go
back TO bed, and let mo alone" The truth
flashed on my mind, and again pressed my
pillow, where sought 10 fasten the blame,
on him. rather than TO any share on myself.
The next day nothing was said Of the occur
rencss OF the preceding day and night In
fact, there were few words spoken on any
subject; felt injured. and gloom seemed
~ have settled on tbs ountenance and man
ner .imy husband.
II was not until years after that knew
what | may as well mention now. when
Mr. Leland left the store on the eventual
night, he saused a moment on the threshold,
uncertain whittier 60 direct his steps. dread
ing after the toilings Of the day to encounter
the fretfulness Of an arbitrary wife at home.
Horn@.-no longer to his gentle and peace
loving spirit. Just then an acquaintance
passed and accosIng him gally, invited him
TO 20 and partaks Of an oyster supper at
fashionable restaurant. UndappiIy his stom-
ach promoted his mind TO accept the invi-
tailon. There the tempting wine cup was
held to his lips; second and third followed
IA rspid succession, and in that state he
sought his chamber rs we have already seen.
Following this, there came a succession OF
days and months fraught with deepest mise
~ TO both Of as. will draw a veil over the
recolectons Of this period. only mentioning
that but few months had elapsed before
the hollow cheeks and bloodshot eyes told
tale that none who saw him could fail TO
read. Ny husbands conduct and appear
snee instead of causing self-reproach, and
eAc'"hg P'y' leo me 70 iook upon mysei ~
one OIL Tie most injured oil wives, AM my
selfish snd wicked heart hardened towards
him WI rarely spoke save IN harshness ana
repioac"'
We had now been married about two
years. Que morning Mr. Leland went TO
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