Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1854-07-19
RAYENNA, WEDNESDAY, LY l9 ls54. i. :, =. =. :.


Of Miss Pendyke, and Prinees her poodle, at Mr.
Wickley's house. Lizzie became daily more and
more weary Of the part she had attempted to play,
and of that assumed by her husband, For only
one thing did she, have cause to feel thspkfuLrT
Alonzo, who, after the first few months Of their
married life, had shown himself somewhat fret
fufmortalu proved to be the most patient of men.
Miss Pendyke and her poodle could do whatever
they pleased inuhis house, and he showed no il
ritabiliV in view of the, Liberties they took He
endured Princie in the Parlor, at the table, in his
lap with Christian humility. Whenhe bit Lucina,
and actually brought little stars of blood, with
bis sharp teeth on her fair arm, he was coaxsd,
and told in tones of mild reproach, that he was
very naughty When he tore little, Lizzie's new
bonnet to pieces, the crime was winked at; and
Mr.. Wickley purchased "a new bonnet more
cheerluly than he was wont to open hisiPurse for
his family, Hrs. r,,er 5..l laup ", ,lol
, On the Other, hand, Miss ,Pendyke was fa;tered,
caressed, and instituted mistress Of the house.
and Prihcie was the master; and the two lived
sumptuously to the great deprivation of Mrs
Wckley and the children. ,.s o., -r,,t ,...j v.,,f,
Duys-weeks-months, rolled by, and Miss
Pendyke gave no ;ntimaton of bring her visit to
a close. Every night Lizzie cried with vexaton,
and demonstrated with her husband, for giving up
everything to his aunt and her dog ..b n, 3 ,5r.5 3
"But she cent continue her visit much longer"
he would reply-"and when she is gone we shall
not be sorry for huving done all in oW power tc
please her. ,,~...t y. vs.,.- .tc. ..ss q, #
And at length-it was in the month Of Septem-
ber--Miss Pendyke declared her intention to de-
part Alonzo ventured timidly to urge her. tc
spend the autumn with them, but all she could dc
was to promise him the pleasure of another visit
the following summer. "a slasfesIa5 a afro ss, p.
AS yet aunt Lucina had made no presents &c
the family, except some riaing gifts to the child
rem; and. Mr.. Wickley expected something hand
some" ON the day of her departure. He had ne
elected his business for her; he had made him
self and Lizzie miserable to render her happy
and he felt that the least the rich Id lady coult
do, would be to volunteer the expenses of young
Alonzo's future education. 2-iaaa . 2,@ e
On the morning Of her departure, Mr. Wick
ley appeared much affected He made all hi
children kiss her; and compelled Lizzie to as
sumo an appearance of aflctons He then ac
companied his aunt to the railway station, carry
ing the poodle IN his arms, to show his love.4
{ Still not aword of any gift; no promise Of prop
erty5 to his children, Alonzo was beginning t
despair; but, on taking final leave cf her at tn
cars; his hopes suddenly frightened. .f 20 t#s
.a"Foral this kndness," she said al have beei
thinking what return lean make After matur
reflection" she continued with emotion, pattinI
Princie's neck, ~ have resolved to make tn
greatest sacrifice in my power, toshow my graft
; ooh, assure you, aun--" .a'H'r.'''
/ ayes, Twill mike ii You have deserved it,
, You have been kind to me, and you have loue
! Princie! Here! he is yours! and may heave
bless you!"2 ~ u.1s3d .s saGsa97sHc. s.
I What happened untilMr Wickley found him
self standing on the platform Of the station, wit
I the dog in his arms and the cars in the distanc
! he never knew; but having recovered from h
3 stupor he regarded Prncie for u moment with
melancholy expression, then carried him tende
: home, chopped off his head, buried the dead, an
I related the story to Lizzie-witha a dismal laug
+. and an earnest affirmation, that it he was eV'
i caught playing the hypocrite again, she 'migl
/ name their next child, if she pleased, after Mi
;. Pendykes poodle. a5t&. d. o., bul13 sfra.I,,