Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-11-30
The Home Of two Hearts.


The union Of Two kindred hearts in the bond
Of affection forms the purest, sweetest home of
love known on earth. Such a union is the
appointment Of God, and with his blessings
and his smiles, il forms a sanctuary of domes-
tic felicity almost akin 10 that Of heaven.
To form this home Of two hearts, much in
needful. The first inquiry of woman after
marriage should below shall continue the
love have inspired how shall preserve the
heart | have won 9
]. Endeavor to make your husbands habita-
tion allurng and pleasant to him. Let il be 10
him a sanctuary 10 which his heart may always
turn from the troubles Of life, Make it re-
pose from his cares a sheli1 from me wurld,
home not only for his person, but for his
heart. tie may meet with pleasure in other
houses, but let him find pleasure in his own,
Should he be detected, soothe him should he
be thoughtful and silent, do no: heedlessiy dis
turh him should he be siudIOus, favor him
with all practical facilities or should he be
peevsh, make allowance for human nature,
and by your gentleness and good hum0r, urge
him to coninGaly think, though he may not
say it. This woman is indeed comfort TO me:
| cannot hut love her.
2. Invariably adorn yourself with deIicacy
and modesty. These, to man of refinement.
are attractions the most highly captivating, =
while their oPPosiies never fail to inspire dis
gust Let The modesty and deicacy of the
bride be always in greater degree supported
by the wife.
3. Ifi be possible, let your husband sup
pose you think him good husband, and il will
be strong stimulus 10 his being so. AS long
as he thinks he possesses the reputation, he
will take pains TO deserve il but when he has
once lost the name, he will be apt TO abandon
the reality.
A. Exhibit, with the greatest care and con.
stancy, cheerfulness and good humor They
give beauty to the finest face, and charm to
the whole character. On the contrary, glo0.
my, dissatisfied manner is repulsve 10 the feel
ings, and there is danger that, when a hus-
band meets this al home, he will seek else.
where, for those smiles and that cheerfnlness
which he desires.
5. In the article Of dress, study your hus-
bands taste. The opinion of others is of less
consequence than his.
6. Particularly shun what the world calls
in ridicnle curtain lectures When you shut
your door at night, endeayor 70 shut out all dis
cord, and look your chamber as a retreat
from the vexations Of the world, a shelter sa.
cred to peace and affection.
How indecorous and offensive il il for wo-
man TO exercise her authority over her husband,
and to say, will have il SO il shall be m
like
z. Be careful never to join in a Jest and
laugh against your husband. Conceal his
faults and speak only Of his merits, Shun ev.
cry approach to extravaganza. The want Of
economy has involved millions in misery. Be
neat, tidy, orderly, methodcaI. Rise early,
breakfast early: have place for everything,
and everything in its place.
s. Few things please man more than see-
ing his wife notable and clever in the manare-
men: of her household. A kn0wIeee of cook,
cry, as well as every other branch 10 house
keeping, is indispensable 10 female !; and
wife should always endeavor to supper, with
applause the character Of the lady aud the
housewife.
y Let il be your empire--yonr world. Let
II be the scene Of your wishes. your thoughts,
your plans, your exeFtions. Let it be The stage
on which. in the varied character Of wife, of
mother, and Of mistress, you strive to shine.
10 It's sober, quiet scenes let your heart cast
lis anchor, let your feelings and pursuits all he
centered. Leave TO your husband the task Of
Distinguishing himself by his valor or his tall
enIs. Do you seek for fame at home, and les
your applause be that Of your children, your
husband, md your God.
No one can know what temptation i unless
he has been in it,