True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-11-18

resi- was occasioned by desire to possess
Ihs shawl. and Q dread ofasking for the
necessary sum.
Desire for The shawl prevailed, so at
evening she told Charles how much she
needed it, and what a beauty it was. with
its delicate white centre, and rose border;
that Alice had one just like it, and that
this was the only remaining one in :owh.
But Charles-unfeeing fellow-could
appreciate none of these things,
N can't spare the money, Helen, so
pray don't tease" he replied, almosLpet-
ulanllY.
She did not tease, but the cloud low
cred, and the lightning flashed.
Helen was much troubled, but was
sustained as she had been on previous
similar occasions, by the same never
failing remedy.
As usual, she sought the sympathy of
her friend Alice. Her advice was that
she should get the shawl; but this time
she could not assist her with money.
"But you can get it charged, Helen,
and soon repay it, as you did me for the
silk dress. We managed that nicely,
and you can manage this just as WE'LL
Tell Mr.. Galloon that you have not the
money just now, but you wish to secure
a shawl like mine, and will pay him
soon."
Success in the first plan caused Helen
10 yield more readily in this.
Mr.. Galloon was extremely happy to
accommodate so good a customer, and
Helen found herself the owner of the
shawl, but it did not bring with it peace
of mind, for she more than ever dreaded
Charles disapprobatton.
Two or three days passed away. The
shawl lay snugly in the drawer, folded
in the wrapper, just as it had come from
The merchants hands. She had no de.
sire to disturb it; she was more and
more uncomfortable.
Ore evening Charles came home
little earlier than usual. His step was
more elastic, his countenaoce more cheer
ful, and the tone of his voice more ami
mated. Although Helen noticed the
change, she said nothing.
After tea, when they had adjourned TO
the parlol, he took his seat by her side,
and SAID:
"Good news, Helen, good news aud
bad, too" lowering his voice but the
good is for you. This house is our own
my shop is my own, too. lowe no mar
anything--thanks to kind Providence
my own strong hands, and your industry
and economy. The times have beer
hard. | have not known hardly how
matters would terminate. but it is al
right now, and" drawing her towards
him, las sort of thanksgiving you shsl
have that shawl you spoke of, if it is tt
be had !"
Helen was weeping upon her husband
shoulder. At first he thought they wer
tears of joy, but he soun changed hi
mind, and urged her to explain the cause
of her grief.
"Oh, Charles ~ she at length said
chow l have wronged. you. Can yo
ever forgive me!"
"What is il, darling!" said he, i
amazement. "You have not wronge,
me. have nothing to forgive"
"Wait until you know all, replied sh
raising her head. "That shawl is in m.
bureau. was angry because you re
, fused me the money. ] did not know
that you were SO troubled to get it--an
I was determined 10 have it at all hazards
l thought that by using economy, | coul
, soon payfor it from my usual amour
5 Of pocket money but oh, Charles, it hs
. made me very unhappy this long time.
have thought you did not love me, as 70
: used to. and now know you will d.
r spise me-"
i. Charles drew her towards him, an
t laid her head upon his breast. His Liz
e quiyered, and big drops fell and mingle
with her tears. The cloud which ha
j been 50 long gathering was now discharl
ing itself.
"Helen," said he. at length, 81 al
: the one to blame. see it all now;
s have been cold and harsh. now reca
a many instances when must have woun'
ed your sensitive heart. And you haV
. borne it all in silence. Can you lorgi,
:, me, love!"
e Helen clasped her husbands neck
e Then she, shed sweet, delicious tears, Ill
/ the last droppings Of a summer shove
e when the sun begins to shine and Il
1t bow Of promise appears in the horizo
'f 81 have done wrong, my darling,
IS continued he, Gin not making you co
d fdent in my pecuniary affairs but
n thought woman should not be troubl,
'e with business matters. But | have lear
:. ed lesson-henceforth, no more secrets
ii For long time they sat conversil
upon The past. At length, Charles salt
(, "But the bad news-I had forgot
v others. So absorbed was l in our own
al fairs. George Price has lost his place
'g The mortgage was foreclosed to-day.
1t Helen started, and the tears flow
ID airesh.
I'd ~ am sorry" he continued "Geor
as was good fellow, and industrious,
n. he was not prudent; and Alice-sucf