Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1855-03-29

you VINO realize so July the hOllneSS ana sane
tty Of the true marriage. thought me wild
mad. was so for fearful is the hazard incur
red by any woman who places her happiness in
the keeping of one whom she does not love, no
matter how strong or deep may be his attac h
ment to her. Had my husband be en- any thing
but what he iS--had he been enc whit less wor-
thy OF love. or less calculated to inspi re It, |
tremble to think what my fate would have
been. An unlovng wife! Oh, Kate, can you
think of any other combination of words so
fraught with deep and mournful meaning?
The danger is past in my case; for no wife ev-
er loved a hu sband more devotedly than do
mine now. But not the less regret the past.
The first few months Of nay married life were
e'nbittered constantly by tie knowledge that
Willis was grieved and disappointed that 1
was not to him all that he expected his wife
would be: that he thought me cold, and, PER
| hapS, heaItleSS. All this would have been
avoded-many sad hours both on his part and
my own, If had but taken your advice, Kate,
and been less hasty.
But must disagree with you still
on one point. | have always been glad
that Willis knows nothing of my former
engagement. / think it would have trou-
bled him. particularly when we were
married; he has some peculiar ways of
thinking, and one Of his notions is that
a second attachment il, ever felt at all.
can never equal a first in depth or in
tensi.y. SO you see it is we'll that he
is ignorant of that affair; and since
have known. his ideas on the subject,
have been in constant fear lest he
should hear oft: shall probably be
with you in June. and remain month
or two-and won't we have fine times2
1t is oftsn said that marriage weakens
the ties that lind a woman 10 her early
friends; but do not believe it-certain
| never loved you. dearest Kate. or our
dear father, any better than now: and
sometimes think never half as WELL"
Very proud and very happy was AIDE.
laide. wher she returned 10 Middleburgh
the ensuing summer. TO pass few weeks
beneath the shadows Of the same trees
that had sheltered her childhood, for she
bore little Kate with her, who mus:
needs be presented to grandpapa and
Aunt Kate.
What happy meeting it was! Mr.
Lindsey aud Kate had both visited AIDE
lalde in her own home; but that was her
frs, return to the paternal roof since she
lett 1t as bride.
"Let me have her--let me have her =
cried Kate, extending her arms for the ba.
by, and scarcely waiting to greet Mr..
Fletcher and her sister. .'Oh, the dear
little thing what black eyes she has, and
| really believe she knows me. Ada, for
she smiles when speak TO her,"
81 presume she does" was the laugh
inS reply. Il have saiked to her About
Aunt Kate until think she ought to
know you. if she has any brains at ALL
which her father seems greatly inclined
10 doubt. lie wont believe that she even
knows me. and pretends to think that it
is nothing buta sort of instinct tina,
makes her reach out her little arms, and
spring when offer to take her. Oh you
need not come to defend yourself, Willis;
| was only telling what an unbeliever you
are. and shat you don't think that this
child knows anything"
mo, quite so bad us that, Ada" re-
piled the young father. / am willing
to admit that she seems 10 know when
she is hungry; and when she is sleepy,
she generally goes TO sleep. l am not
aware whether mothers consider that as
an evidence Of remarkable genius or not,
But you are credulous enough for both Of
US. Only think, Mr.. Linjsley. she was
trying to make me believe yesterday. that
the baby said-'papa;' and she is-let
me see-she is all Of FIVE months old
isn't she, Ada?"
You need not be uneasy lest she is TO
precocious," said Mr.. Lindsey. as he
stopped 10 look at the delicate little crea-
lure tina, Kate was caressing so fondly.-
Il have seen young mothers before. and
they are very npt 10 have remarkable chill
dEeu. Blu. she is really q pretty little
thing who is she going to look ikel"
Il do MT know who she resembles" re-
piled Adelaide. 81 gave her your name,
dear Kate, hoping that she might look
! like you'll shall be satisfied If she is half
as good"
ooh, you fatterer! bu, come, tea is all
ready for you--and l know you must be
tired. Here. Eliza, take the baby
and giving the child to The nurse, Kate
led the way to The tea-ia bile.
Late as the hour. of her arrival was,
| "oS hob O iOOul tue utdI Oiu
house that Adelaide did no: visit before
she slept. not a nook in the garden that
she did not explore. not flower bed over
which she did not bend. not a path which
she did not retread. Her bright, happy
eyes flashed everywhere. and seemed to
take in everything at a glance; and her
voice and Hates were heard. now in one
room and now in another, mingling like
the humming of bees.
You must play and sing for me to-
night. my daughters. Come. Ada. leave
the rest of your explorations until to NOR
row, and let us have one of your old
songs"
Adelaide complied. Her husband was
passionately fond Of music. and at his re-
quest she had devoted much time to per-
fecting herself in lhe art. She had real.
ly made wonderful improvement-anA
Mr.. Lindsey and Kate were delighted.
Ada has been learning to play the
harp. l wish you had one here--she
really performs admirably" said Mr..
Fletcher. as his eye dwelt fondly upon
his wife. 1--WE are going 10 take you
home with US. Kate. and you must take
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