Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-03-10
misteIlaneol II 8.
The Ballroom and the Nursery.

You are quite beautiful tonight, said
Frank Fearing TO his young wife, as she en-
:ered the drawing room dressed for ball
Il shall fall in love with you oyer again
What not smile for your lover husband a?
and a tear in your eye. too! What does this
mean dearest?"
Mary leaned her beautiful head upon her
husbands shoulder, and turned pale as she
said:
Frank. | feel strange. sad presentmen,
of some impending evil; from whence. can
not tell have striven to Danish it. but it
will not go away. bad not meant to speak
Of it 10 you, lest you snould think me weak
or supeIstltlous and, Frank, said his sweet
wife, IN lmpleading tones. 'this is a frivolous
life We lead. We are all the world to each
other,-why frequent such scenes as these
A fearful shadow lies across my path. Stay
at home with me- dearest dare not go to
night.
Frank looked al her thoughtfuly moment
then gaily kissing her, be said
"This vile east wind has given you the
blues; the more reason you should not give
yourself time to think of them: besides, do
you think me such Blue Beard as TO turn
the key on so bright a jewel as yourself? No
no, Mary, would have others see it sparkle
and shine. and envy me in its possession; SO
throw on your cloak, little wife, and let US
away"
"Stop a moment, then, " said Mary, with a
smile and sigh. let me kiss little Walter
bef5re go; he lies in his little bed, SO rosy
and SO bright.-Come with me. Frank. and
look at him. "
With kisses on lip, brow and cheek. the
child slumbered on, and the carriage rolled
away from the door to the ball.
1t was brilliant scene; I; that bsll,room!-
and arms, that shamed for whiteness the sno
wy robes that foated around them; eyes riy
alng the diamonds light; tresses whose hue
was borrowed from the sun msnhoods peer
less form and noble brow; odorous garlands
flashing lig hts. music to make tho young
blood race more swiftly through the veins
J / all-all--were there. 20 intoxicate and bewil
der.
Peerless in the midst-queen Of hearts ant
of the dance-stood the young wife Of Franl
Fearing. Accepting the offered hand OF an
: acquaintance, she took her place among the
wal,zers.-She made few turns upon th
floor, then pale as death, she turned to he
husband, saying,
40, Frank, cannot,-I feel such an op
preston here. here;" and she placed he
hand on her heart and brow.
Frand looked annoyed; he was very prou,
Of his wife; her beauty was the admiration
of the room. She had never looked lovlie
than tonight Whispering in her ear. Fo
my sake. Mary, conquer this weakness. F" h'
led her again to the dancers. With smil
Of grsti6ed pride he followed her with hi
eyes, as her fairy form Hoated past him, ex
element and exercise lending again to he
cheek its loyeest glow, While on all side
, murmers Of " Beautiful most beautiful!
fell on his ear. "And that bright vision
mine, said Frank to himself; " have wo
her from hearts that were breaking for her.
When the dance was over. following her I
the window, be arranged her scarf about be
neck. with fond care: and with a "Than
you. dearest" when leaving her. when sh
again laid her hand upon his arm. saying, wit
q wild brlancy in her eye, "Frank som,
thing has happened to Walter! take me hon
now. p"
"Pshawl Mary, dear; you looked SO rad
ant. thought you had danced the vapo
away. Ore more, dearest, and then, il yo
D. say so, we will CO."
Suffering herself TO be persuaded, aga
I0 those tiny feet were seen spurning the foo
towards the close, her face grew so dead
pale; that her husband in alarm, few to b
side.