True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-17
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO, TUESDAY APRIL, II, 1866

the fashionable street with friend whom
she had met during morning call. En-
lily was in her gayest mood. During the
past hour compliments extravagant enough
to satisfy even her most exacting vanity
had been lavished upon her fair boy; and
she was chatting merrily as if no thought
of care had ever crossed her mind, when
Charlie suddenly exclaimed gleefully, "Oh,
here comes papa!' and with secret unea-
sincss she saw her husband in company
with another merchant, coming toward
them. As they met, both gentlemen po-
litely raised their hats, at the same instant,
a glcam of suppressed anger shot to Mr..
Barton's eyes, which had just noticed the
unfortunate green cap, and withouta word
he passed on. BY great effort Emily
preserved her gay manner until she part
ed with her companion, when returning
home without delay, she dismissed Charlie
to the nursery, and began arranging her
personal effects as if for immediate reno
val. While she was thus occupied, Gus
tavus hastily entered. He glanced around
at the disordered apartment, then turned
a scrutinizing regard upon his wife, who,
continuing her task, cast upon him an oo-
casional glance of inquiry. AT last he
spoke.
"You have not forgotten, presume,
what was said this morning.
"No; l have not forgotten it," was the
brief reply. 49,
"Your resolution is then taken?"
cit is" --. ... -..
"And so is mine; let things take their
course"
His voice was husky with grief and an.
ger, and he paced the apartment several
times rapidly, as if seeking to keep down
the struggling emotions. Then opening a
bureau-drawer he drew forth papers, CLAN
ced carolessly at them, and replacing them,
turned more calmly to Emily,
"lhese are the title deeds of the houses"
81 have no need of them," interrupted
Emily, haughtily.
"You are aware that they were purchas.
ed for you and the children, and the in.
come accruing thercfrom will probably be
of some little USE" He paused an in
slant, then added, "For the rest, as soon
as can arrange my affairs, half of what
I possess will be at your command; give
me the address of the person who will act
as your agent"
"When your children are grown up, o.
course you will do your duty by them. Al
present need no assistance in maintain
ing them"
Emily spoke quietly but firmly, and fol
a time nothing more was said.
"Why cannot you remain in this houseT
asked the husband, at length. 81 will
never trouble you with my presence here
again, if that is what you fear"
"No, will not remain here" she re
Joined, hastily. "After to-day the hous'
will be at your disposal. The furniture
l will take, as it was my mothers choice.
She broke off abruptly, for the recollec
ton of her deceased parent brought tear
to her eyes, and her hands trembled ner
vously as she continued her employment
The husbands heart softened as he say
the gushing tears. He knew how deepl,
she had felt her mothers death how sh
must miss her at this juncture: and for
moment he accused himself of perverse
ness, and half excused her; but he quick
ly hardened himself against the repentan
impulse.
The door opened, and Charlie gayl
bounded into the room. His father caugh
him in his arms, and gazed upon him witt
a mingled pleasure and pain. But the lit
tie fellow saw that his mother was grieved
and struggled to free himself from tn
close embrace.
"Won't you stay with me- Charlie p
asked the fond father, and there was dee
mournfulness in his tone. "Mamma
going away-won't Charlie stay wit
papa"
The child looked strangely from one t
the other, but when the question was re
peated, replied readily,
"NO, must go with mammal" an,
gliding from his fathers relaxed grasp
was folded closely to his mothers bosom
She cast upon Gustavus an expression O
half dread, half defiance.
"Fear not that l shall ever deprive 20,
of him." he answered to that look wit
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