Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

wanted MIN 10 say, anu lie was Always oO-
liging enough to say it. He never endan-
gered his popularity by giving unpleasant
advice, and never hazarded the good will
CT the lady by refusing to give any. @
The very first Sunday after their MARI,
age was cloudy and dark. The wind blew
strong from the northeast and to person
skilled in atmosperic signs. there was er-
cry appearance of violent storm. - . .9s
DO you think it, will rain to-day, Mr.
Grove g asked the lady, as she CLAN
ced uneasily out of the window. rz-
She was to appear at Church that day
as bride if the weather was suitable -if
not on the following Sabbath. OF course
she was anxious to appear The ridsl
dress and the love of a white bonnet
We're to create sensation, and it would
have really have been a great disappoint-
ment tn be deprived of the pleasure OF the
anticipated triumph.
RAIN replied Mr.. Grove. % no it
won't rain to day se
1t looks very dark" 44 So
i should not wonder ii it rained to-mor-
row.
Then You think there is no danger 2
Not the least my dear. You may de-
pend upon it, there will be no rain, to-day
replied Mr. Grove. as he perceived the
anxious face Of the bride. A
And they went to church; but before
they came out the storm had commenced
q regular north-esaster-wind blowing a
gale, and rain coming down in torrents.
Fortunately Mr.. Grove was the propri
etor of a horse and carryall, aud was old
fogyish enough to ride to church, though
the distance was less than half mile
So the bridal dress and the love of a white
bonnet, did not get drenched; they wer,
only spotted-only half spoiled a9e.
I thought you said it would not rain,
said Mrs. Grove, a little vexed, when sh,
was seated in the carryall.
j thought it wouldn't; had no idea o
this replied the poor husband, appologeti
cally.
i L was afraid of it; but you said it woull
not,' added the lady.
4 did not thing it would but you know
the best of folks are mistaken sometimes.
AS it was only the first Sunday afte
their marriage, she did not like to say to-
much, and was compelled to make the bes
of it.
Ina few months however, the diffidenct
wore away, and she had the courage I,
say what she thought-not a way to th,
entire satisfaction of her amiable husband
Don't you think had better have a blu'
dress g she asked, one evening the follow
ing spring.
BY all means, my dear
J, And she got blue dress, and wore j
to church. a@eH-t or aa ..
What do you think Mrs. Highfie
says about my new dress g exclaimed Mrs
Grove. few days after her first appear
ance in her blue, as she came in from ma
king some calls. 24 = -
i don't know; what does she say! re
piled Mr.. Grove, uneasily. for the tone
| OF his wife were spirited and indignant.
, She says that blue don't become nae
and she wonders that should be as stupi
as to get blue dressr answered the e1
| cited lady. ~ t4saaf4
.Indeedr 1A
$ Yes, and it is all your fault!
E My fault, my dears'
Mr.. Grove was astonished, and his amia
bic eyes were distended with wonder.
! Yes, your fault. didn't You advise NJ
: to get blue g aa4 = 80
>, 'DidIs' "
Indeed you did = @ 5 s.as
4 Perhaps Mrs. Highflier is mistaken
{ her estimation of what becomes you,' mild
ly suggested he.
? Mistaken! isn't she the leader OF ii
2 fashions 3
This was poser, and ofcourse he coul
/ say no more.
i aAll of this comes Of taking your az
3 vice. continued the poor lady.
But, my dear - ...9.s
1 4, was not so with my first hushani.'
E Ass;redIy it was not but she negiec
Y ed to say that her first husband gareg I
: better satisfaction than her second.
d We can sum up the rest of the story.
: a very few words. Mr.. Grore was
= ready in his weakness to give satisfastoE
: advice, that he was nearly all the time
a stew. !. Such scenes as We have narrate
= become 50 common that their. happinei
! was utterly blasted. and finally thin:
!. went so iar that they could not lire sogetl
/ Ter. and be was sorrel solea~c isss.
RI Ias Ess~1s- = ses.:-