The weekly Placer herald., 1854-05-06
A Fair Understanding.

"A 4 IRE OnUeHSEafI(1EEig.
In the columns of Punch there has lately
appeared a series of honeymoon scenes
between a romantic young bride and a
quizzical good fellow Of a bridegroom.
Here is bit from the last portion of it.
The fond couple are beginning to tire
of the monotony of an English watering
place on the Southern Coast. The lady
is the narrator; and thus proceeds with a
dialogue respecting their future move
ment. The husband loquatur. tr
sOr to make it shorter, there
is globe in the drawing-room, and we'll
give it a turn or two, and with our eyes
shut, so choose. Or, what is better still,
we'll go straight over the way," and Fred
pointing to the coast of France that, in
the cearness of the day, is quite distant
and bright.
"That will be beautiful" said l.
"France! Well, that will be surprise
to Mamma and Mary and Margaret; and
I'll bring 'em all back a beautiful ="
"My love-" said Fred, s'my ever dear
Lotty;" and he placed his arm round my
waist and drew me close to him, rumpliug
all my curls about his shoulders, ''my
rose, my pigeon, and my pearl, "-(what
wGs he going to say ?)-''in taking you
from your native British Isles to introduce
you to our natural enemies, you must not
forget your duties and your rights as an
English matron."
'Well, Fred," said I, "I hope | know
my duties; but"-and did laugh-"what
are my rghts?"
ssBone of my bone" replied Fred
very gravely-sdon't be inpatient
Learn and practice your duties; and as
for your rights, why, learn them to come
as best they may. Right, my love. is a
plant of slow growth. You can't tell
how long Justice herself was baby at the
breast of Truth, before justice could run
alone. As for woman's rights, my for
lorn one. they were sent into the world
somewhere, but certain philosophers be-
lieve-and confess myself one ofthem-
believe that woman's rights have been
frozen in the North West passage. Who
knows? They may drift back again at
the great thaw."
didn't, understand word; and so |
nodded "But them" said /, "about
France and -
Sand that brings me back to my exhor-
tation. Sweetest daughter of Eve"
"Don't be foolish Fred" said |.
"Bud of Eden and chosen flower for
my button-hole-"
1t was no use to interrupt-so let him
90 on.
"Before we quit our beloved Albion,
il is necessary, it is most essential, my
darling, to our future peace, and the per-
ennial growth Of our tireside flowers
(and without thorn the rose)-that we
should come to serious understanding;
should ratify solemn compact between
us"
"What!-another! said /, and know
laughed.
"Another. Being man and wife"
81 should think that sufficient" was my
e very courageous remark.
"Being man and wife, we should have
nothing hidden from each other-''
81 hope not; indeed, Frederick, am
sure not. One soulp' was my exclama-
ton.
"Very true; one soul in two dwellings.
Because where there is secresy in married
life especially when visiting France"
"But why, visiting France above all
places?" | asked.
"Or, rather, when leaving France"
continued Fred, looking at me very ear
nestly; "the result may to the feelings of
a husband be most distressing. Imagine,
my beloved Lofty, what would be my
emotions as your husband if-if the wife
of my bosom were found out"
"Found out! my dear;" and aoas mys-
titled.
"Found out, my love; for know too
well-it is impossible it should be other
wise-the guilty thought that possessed
you. Isaw it tnglng your cheek, light
ening in your eye.