The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1854-01-28

OpcnlIB tho gate, suQ saw Theresa with the
young man moving slowly down one of tho
walks engaged In earnest conversation. They
did not observe his approach. Twice. before
he reached them, Edmonds stopped to pluck
o flowcr, which was presented TO the lady
who manifested pleasure in receiving Il. Be-
fore he was near enough to hear the sound OF
their yoiccs-for they convcrscd I'm sofl tone
his feet rustlcd among tho dry leaves Of a
fallen branch, and warned them Of his pres.
cncc.
whats the matter, Edward y--arc you
unwclly" asked Theresa, with much concern,
tho moment she looked into her husband 's
face.
~ don't feel very WE'LL" replied Dcrwcnt,
cvasivcly.
" You look far from we'll" said Edmonds
with apparent sympathy.
"Why, Edward, you arc pale, and your lips
tremble Ms you speak. What has happenedY'
The young bride appeared frightened.
"Nothing--nothing," returned Dcrwcnt---
who felt his position to be mn awkward one, aud
was, strnnge to say, moro anxious to conceal
his suspicious than he had been, few min.
utes before, to let them be seen.
Theresa drew her arm within his, and said
-" Come, you must go back to tho house, and
lie down. You Arc not we'll"
As Theresa thus spoke, Edmonds bowed
rather formally, and turned down one of the
garden walks, leaving the husband and wife
alone.
I" What IL the matter, Edwartly" Asked
Theresa, anxiously, as soon MS they were en-
tirely by themselves.
Nothing particular-only--I feel we'll
enough now, awkwardly stammcrcd the young
husband.
"You don't look well, /" replied Theresa her
eyes fixed earnestly on her husbands face
while shc spoke. "What's the mattcrp DO
tell mo Edward
There was so much OF real tenderness in
the young wifc's voice, that Edwards heart
slnotc him for the suspicion he had permitted
10 enter his mind.
haven't felt perfectly well for day or
two, said tho jealous spouse.
/" You didn't mention this before" said his
wife,
"No-for il would only have disturbed
your feelings; but am better now" And
the returning color TO his face, and light to
his eyes, attestcd the truth.
In silence tho young couple returned TO the
house, and went into their room. Theresa had
proposed walk, as likely to refresh her hus-
band, but his mind was on the letter, and he
could not rest until he was alone with her, in
order that she might have an opportunity to
show 1t to him; so he objected TO the walk
and said he thought he should lie down for
half an hour.
But though they remained alone during the
rest of tho afternoon, not word did Theresa
say about tho letter she had received; and
this rc.awakcncd all Edwards most distress
ing doubts. At tca-timc Edmonds took his
usual place beside Theresa, and kept her in
animated conversation while her husband sat
silent and moody. forcing himself for mere
appearance sake, to swallow the tastcless food
he put in his mouth. Hc complained, OH
rising from the table, Of continued udisposi-
ton, and went back to his room, accompanied
of course, by his wife. After a while, the
headache, with which l,o had been effected,
according TO his own statement, passed OIL
and he entered into n conversation with The.
resa, in which he cndeavored to lead her to
think Of that particular time in the day when
she received the letter. He even spoke Of the
old oak tree; but not word was said by
Theresa. ON the subject that was upperinost
in his mind.
'"Why should she conceal the fact of hay.
ing received q letter ?" Derwent asked of
himself over and over again; but no answer
camc to the question, and the doubts awaken
ed grew more and moro troubled
For half tho night that followed, the ical-
Gus husband my awake, prey to tho most
harrassing suspicious, while Theresa slept
calmly by his side. At lcngth---it was long
after midnight : he resolved to end this state
OF suspense The moon was shining brightly
and pouring into tLe room a flood of light
making all objects distinctly visible, and rem
dering the aid of \ lamp in the search he con.
templated altogether unnecessary Quietly
slipping from the bed, Edward wont to ,lo
chair over which Theresa had thrown her
drcSs on retiring for the night aud searched
IN thc bosom for tho lcttcr. Hut i, was no,
there He tlcn lincd the garment in his hard
and shook Il carefully; but tho object for
winch he searched SO ansiously did not Dali
npon the floor Might there not bo pocket
IN the drcssy Yes, that was altogether prob.
able; aud there, TO doubt, would be ioun,
the missisc that was 60 remove his fears, OF
blight his happiness forever Such was the
conclusion OF the young mans mini fay
the pocket he now eosnmcnccd an eager
sesfci,s bat aay ono who hRs been comps-
stoned by llls wifa 81 81 - her wardrobe an,l
bring sosscshing ftssn tlsc pocket el dress
~ eenFte $40 man would think az inspecting
his wites pecket unless specially cosaaasSkiou,
ci 10 do so--caa fsytn pyessy clear hieA os
the difficult task neFwcnt had uisan his hands,
tie palsei ogsea che fclas &c the skiyt round
and rSeand The whole garment, ,,ei no potkes.
cpeasspg eeaid he tisd whils shNs Engaged,
be sess scaasthieg hsssl, snsi his ess caught al
The sssse tissc the tHtsllng Ecst, reside hy ia.
Fsss when esasarleA Ia tte ltals.l An sleetsie
s..,-s,ssssss .ks sass@ nasas aanse.
llsse wAs ths eonosaissi l<stss Mese lagsseisy
ssst With psEN~as srva,saing tse kasaehl a.,
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