The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-10

sh"uld tFAmplc us-~of me rspeciNilN--
quite into the dust. YOU call mc paHic.
ular. and say ! bcsrndsc what 10 for
them. 1t is unjust
Eliza only wanted Toto wear my
new dress Mr. Trimmer is going 20
walk to church with her. and her drcs.
ses are not good enough.
Not good enough to 20 to church
or not good enough TO halt lover and
catch husband ! don't understand
your
Jonathan spoke sarcasiically, aud Sa-
rah burst into a passion Of tears.
'lon talk as though YOU thought |
had deceived YOU She sobbcd. in deep
ly injured tone
Mr.. Allen compressed his lips, aud
strobe across the room.
why will you miscons'rue what
say he demanded hoarscly. But let
us drop the subject. You have made
me forget that this is the Sabbath
Come, dear Sarah. let US have peace
for one day in the week. These trials
and troubles seem so trivial compared
with the worth Of the soul that am A.
shamed of myself What folly 10 give
way 10 petty causes of irritation. on
such glorious day as this?
1t was beautiful winter morning
but the bright sunshine. and the clear,
cold air had no charms for Sarah. She
continued 10 pout in spite of all her hus-
baud could do ; accordingly he left her,
md went to church alone. On his re-
turn, his soul elevated and purified, and
all the clouds cleared from his heart, he
found her poutiug still Her mother
had been with her, and carefully pre-
pared her TO be miserable during the re-
maindcr Of the day.
From that time, jonathan was never
SO ready TO crafty all his young wife's
wants. Living upon him, the sisters be-
came quite indolcnt, and il seemed al
ways that whatever he purchased for
Sarah, was rather for them than for her
self. lie needed no other kind Of
encouragement 10 exhaust his income,
and endanger his business.
The reign ofanarchy now commenced
in earnest. The family had no longer
any difficulty in making Sarah believe
that she was neglected, injured, and
cruelty treated wife. There we're nc
more quiet hours of happiness for hel
and jonathan, even iu the solitude o.
their chamber.
Mr.. Allen had long since begun (,
spend portion Of his leisure time ava,
from home. When spring opened, h,
scarcely ever passed an entire cvenin,
with his family.
You'll kill me ! shall die if yo
neglect me so = cried Sarah, passion
aely, one night when he came HON
late.
i neglect you? | kill you 2 repeaie
jonathan, with bitter smile.
you never stay at home any more
sobbed Sarah,
The truth is, this don't seem lik
home to me, my dear. ! don't live
my own house dwelli your m,
theirs kingdom Instead of home inf,
ence, We have kind of despotic 90,
ernment, which don't suit me-
J, i never thought my husband woul
hate my molherr burst forth Sari
Jane.
1 We'll lay the whole fault upon m
4 if you please = replied Jonathan, in
desperate tone. i can bear it a
l. to blame, that we haven't hapl
a home Why, was driven out Of 4
# parlor long ago! Every time Mr. TriI
=, mcr comes TO see Eliza, am expect
Il to abandon the room TO promote cou
inc convenienccs. Whenever the oti
girls have bcaux, they demand the sal
a opportunities. Because / was siul
=, enough not 10 suspect that Mr. Salt
"A came TO see Laura the other night. a
i, sat in the parlor until nine o'clock, +
feels bitter towards me TO this day
n. That is no reason why you shoI
,, neglect me"
al but you will not give me peace, o'
a here, in our own chamber. You
or always complaining and finding IA
~ with me. Men will seek enierlainm
-. away from home, If their home is
made happy
nj, For these cruel words Sarah thou
she could never forgive her husband
rv She cried about them all night,
N, told all 10 her mother The next morni
Let me talk to him ? exclaimed
"a indignant Mrs. Reniwell.
ng Jonathan did not give her an OPT
,ur tuniiy very soon. lie avoided the f
ng ily as long as his conscience would
,ur nit him, then resolved 70 make
cir more effort 10 render his home endu
my bic.
Since lhc affair Of their subscripii
20 to ail the Sislerhood Of Harmony.
red L,slie and Charles Price had rcirai
from ,isiiing Al Mr.. Allen, house /;
I'M some time in April they agreed TO 2
me ify their wrelched friend Jonai
rec knew the eirls would be- pleased to
; | them, and had no scruplcs about en-.
ave ing them for an evening.
Georgiana expressed great del
aid when be- brought home the new
Laura and Eliza had bcaux. and
na- ceiyed the intelligence with less cn
and .iasm