Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-12-16
In LOVE WITH HIS WIFE:
Who Could Have Believed It7
FROM THE GERMAN.

| VINO NOU4O nave oeueV6O IL
FROM THE GERMAN.
There lived in Vienna \ young man of rank
and fortune, who bore strong resemblance to
many other young men of that and every city,
for he was a dupe to all the folles of fashion
and high life. He combined flexible heart with
u handsome person; it had cost his mother a
great deal of trouble to make him what is called
puppy; but, BY indetatigabie diligence she
had at last effected her purpose. All the ladies,
consequently, loved him. and he loved them all
in return. 1t has been said that once or twice
his attachments had even been of more than q
months duration, but never did he impose any
constraint upon himself or the object of his
affection BY any irks"me fidelity. He possessed
the incest powers of perception whenever any
word or look summoned him to victory; but he
always had the good manners to pay every at
| tenti0n to the clock when it announced the
hour of parting. rts. ss. .re aa,suaa
With these qualifications he was certain of
success with the ladies'. He paid his deuoirs to
all, enjoyed all, and was at last tired of all In
one of his moments of torpid safety our hero
had returned home before supper. Happy is
he who feels the time least oppressive when at
home-he belongs to the better kind Of men.
Our young count threw himself on the sofa,
stretched his limbs, yawned, and so forth. Sud.
denly it occurred to him that he was married.
No wonder that he should have forgotten it.
since he himself only just now recollected it.
"Apropos!" said he, and rang the bell; SER
want entered. "Go to your mistress and ask if
may have the pleasure of seeing her."
The servant listened attentvely, not befiev-
ino tho foutinoopv of ho oovo Tho oOnnk
repeated his orders, which the servant at length
obeyed, shaking his head as he went. ['.T''a"
The countess was the amiable daughter of q
country gentleman; she was flower which,
from the pressure of the Court atmosphere,
drooped, but did not quite wither; to avoid en-
nui she had no resource but to swim with the
tide of high lfe She and her husband some-
times met; they never avoided, nor ever cOur-
ted each others society. Before marriage they
had seen little of each other, and after 1t they
had no time to devote to such an employment.
There were people enough who spared the
count the trouble of admring his wife's per-
fections, and if they made no impression on
her heart, they at least grati6ed her vanity.
Her husbands message was delivered TO her
at moment when her state Of mind was much
the same as his; she knew not what to think
VI "SS uuCApcCtCu ViStS SUO ICP1lCu3 uO"S'SsS
that she should be happy to see him. He en-
tered-hoped he was not troublesome-took
chair-made remarks on the weather-and re-
counted the news of the day. The CONVERSE
ton, as far as related to the subjects Of it. was
quite common, but his vivacity, and Amelia's
genius, inspired it with interest The time
passed they knew not how; the count looked
at his watch: was surprised to find it 50 late
Anl n,afh hIo uUI
"With all my hear" replied Amelia, "f you
can be content with my homely fare" 'l 'so
Supper was brought, they ate and were mer-
ry, without being noisy. This calm pleasure
possessed to them the charm Of novelty; they
were both pleasant without wishing to appear
40, as is generally the case with most people.
They were quite new aequaintanceS the hours
few swiftly away, and the time for retiring to
rest being arrived, the count took leave OF the
countess, highly pleased with his visit.
The next day he was invited to concert,
and did not learn until it was late that, one OF
the virtuosos being Ill, the concert was deferred.
How was he to pass the tedious evening! He
inquired, a. he passed, after bis wife, and was
informed she was somewhat indisposed. WELL
thought he, ''common civiIity requires that
should wait upon her, and ask her personally
how she does" .....,I..e Il
He sent message, requesting that he might
be allowed to sit with her till supper, and was
very politely received. He was cheerful. lively
and gallant The supper hour arrived. and this
time Amelia begged him to stay. He had been
invited to casino party after the concert, not
withstanding which, he remained with his wife,
and their conversation was quite as pleasant,
and less reserved than that Of the preceding
visit
"Do you know" said Amelia, "that the par
ty to which you were invited would find lit
tie trouble in discovering the cause Of your alb
sence!" .sss,. 4.4. ,.,.s.s.s...s n |
He smiled, and paused for few moments
II must tell you something in confidence" be-
gan he At length, while he was playing with
bis fork; something which you will perhaps
think rather candid than gallant; yon cannot
imagine how much you are improved since your
marriage" . ''*'"' ''R7s
5 aMy marriaees' answered Amelia. in jocoss
tone, Il believe il took place about the same
time as your lown.n's ns.. ,.s.,;,..sm
every true, my lady," replied he, abut Il is
how so happy an alteration can
have taken place in you. At that time, pardon
me, you had 90 much rAstic bashfalness, It j.
no longer the same. even your features are
much improved" t...f
sWell, my lord" replied the countess, *with-
out wishing TO return the compliment. oil that
yoa have ssid of me have thought Of you.-
But upon my wore" J" added she. 1T 10 well that
no one hears us, for il almost seems - II We
were making love-" 'a9h sd7 ia 5H9fo9 g
The dialogue continsed long in the sane
style, till Amelia at length looked at her watch,
and in fascinating tone remarked that it was
late. !. .4s..s........., .s.4r 4