The Trinity times., 1855-08-11
a New Way TO Cure the Hypochondria


rupted by the periodical Turns of dcsponden
cv in his wife. On, morning he went To his
field early for he had heavy days work to
do, aud had engaged enc of his neighbors to
come with two yo,c of oxen and plough To
help him break up" an old moving field.
His neighbor could only help him that day.
and he was very anxious TO plough the
whole field He accordingly had left the
children and nurse in the house. with strc
charges to take good care of their mother.
Mr.. Noodsum vas driving the team and his
neghbor wsa holding the plough. and things
went on to their mind till ten o'clock in the
forenoon, when little Harriet came running
to the field, and told her father tha, her
mother was dreadful sick ana wanted him
to come in as quick as he could for she was
certainly dying now. Mr., Woodsum. with
out saying word Grove his team to the end
of the furruw but he looked thoughtful and
perplexed.
Although he felt persuaded that her danger
was imaginary, as it had always proved TO be-
before, still the idea of the bare po.sibilit,
that this sickness Iight be unto death. press
ed upon him with such power, that h. had
laid down his gnad stick, and telling hi,
nriobor to let the cattle rest awhile, walked
deliberately towards the house Before he
rad accomplished the whole distance, how r.
ev,r, his Imagination had added such wings
TO his speed, that lie found himself moving
on quick run. lie entered the ouse an /
found hs wife as he had so often found her
before, in her own estimation, almost ready
to breathe her last. Her voice was faint
and low. and her pillow was wet with tears
She had already taken her leave of her dear
children, and awaited only to exchange n few
parting words with her dear husband MIR
Wood'um approached th bedstead, and took
her hand tenderly. as he had ever been won,
to do, but he could not perceive any symp
toms of approaching dissolution. dlff,rcn,
from what he had witnessed on former occa
sions
Now, my dear" said Mrs. Woodsum.
iaintly, the time has come at last. feel
that am on my death death bed, and have
hut a short time longer TO stay with YOU
But hope we shall feel resigned TO the will
of heaven. ! would cheerfuly, dear, if II
was not for the anxiety about you aud the
children. Now, don't you think, my dear. !"
she continued with increased tenderness
don't ynu think it would be best for Won tn
b. married again 10 some kind good woman
that would be a mot her to our dear little
ones, and make your home pleasant for all Of
you2"
She paused and looked earnestly in his
face.
Wei I've sometimes thought of late. il
might be best" said Mr.. Woudsuln, with
very solemn manner.
hen ydu have been thinking about it,"
sad Mrs Woodsum with contraction Of the
muscles Of the mouth.
Why, yes" said Mr. Woodsum. "I
have sometimes thought about it, since you
have had spells of being so very srok II
makes me feel dreadful to think Of it, but |
don't know but it might be my duty"
Well, don't think but it would !" said
Mrs. Woodsum, ''lf You can only get the
right sort Of person. Everything depend,
upon that, and hope you will be very par
tlcnlar about who you get, very"
- certainly shall" said MIR. Woodsum
e doht give yourself any uneasiness about
that, my dear, for assure you shall be
very particular The person ! shall pro-
badly have is one Of the kindest and best
women in the world
Have you been thinking Of any one in
particular, my dcar?' said Mrs Woodsum.
with a manifest look Of uncasneSs
Why, yes" said Mr. Woodsum. there
is one that have thought of for some time
past should probably marry, fit should be-
The will Of Providence 10 take You from US.
And pray, MIR. Woodsum. who can it
be ~ said the wife, with the cxpressisn more |
Of earth than heaven. returning 10 her eye
Who % il, Mr. Woodsum9 You havn't |
named j. to her, have your"
on by 10 means" said Mr. Wootsrm: |
g but my dear, we had betttr drop the sub
lect: it agitates Won too mucb.n
ct But, Mr. Woodsum, you must tell me
who it is; never could die in peace till you |
do"
1T is n subject too painful to think about" ." |
said Mr.. Wo"dsun, aud it don't appear to
me it would be best 70 call names"
" But insist upon it," said Mrs. Wood
sum. who had by This lime raised herself up |
with great earncstness, and was leaning on
her elbow. while her searching glance was
reading every muscle in her husbands face
. Mr.. Woodsum. insist upon it,"
Wei, then said Mr.. Woodsum, with u |
sigh. y If you insist upon it. my dear, | have
thought that if it should be the will Of Provi. |
dence to take you fom us, 10 DO here no |
more. have thought should marry for my
second wife, Hannah Loyejoy'
An unearllly fire once more flashed from
Mrs Woodsun's eyes -shc leaped from the
bed like n cat; walked across the room, and
seated herself IN u chair.
NhatW she exclaimed, in a treu bling
voice, almos; chokcd with agtalon-" What.
marry that idle. sleepy Slut of a Hannah
iovcjov Mr.. Woodsum, that is too much |
for flesh nnd blood to bcar-I can't endure
hat, nor want. Hannah Loycjoy to be
the mother Of my children, No. that she !
never shall, So Jou may 20 to your plough |
Iug, Mr. Woodsum and ret your heart at
rest Susan" she contiunrd. make up more |
fire undrr the dinner pot
Mr. NoOd,um went 10 the field, and pur-
sued his work, aud when he returned a.
noon. he found dinner well prepared, and
his wife ready 10 DO the honofs Of he table.
Mrs. Woodsuu's health from that DAY
continued 10 improve. and sho was never
altcr~alds visited BY The terrible Affection Of
hyp"chondra.
e. Way Down East" by Jack Downing
II Dante, in his lowest he'll has ,laced
those who have BETRAYED woroep ,,d H. -