Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-06-20
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Losing and W inning.
LOVE AFTER MARRIAGE
BY TIE AUTHOR OF TIE "CoTTAGE IN
TIE GLEN" sENsIBILITY," &c.
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tinct whirling mass. But she did not faint,
she did not even betray her feelings,
though she took the first opportunity to
leave the room, and obtain a seat. For q
long time she was unconscious of all that
was passing around her; she could not
even think---she only felt. Her husbands
voice was the first thing that aroused her
attention. He was standing near her
with another gentleman; but it was evident
that neither Of them were aware @: her
proximity.
"Mrs. Brooks looks uncommonly well
tonight" said Mr.. Wostbury's companion;
her dress is peculiarly becoming"
1T would be-" said Mr.. Westbury,
"werc it not for those blue ribands; but
can think no lady looks well who has
any of that odious color about her."
alt is one of the most beautiful and
delicate colors in the world" said the
other gentleman. 81 wonder at your
taste"
1t does finely in this place." said Mr..
, Wcstbury-" that is-in the heavens above
our heads--but never about the person Of
lady"
Julia wished her mantle and her girdlo
in Africa -" Yet why?" thought she. Il
dare say he is ignorant that have any of
the color he 50 much dislikes about me-
His heart belongs to another, and he cares
not--minds not, how she is clad whom he
calls his wife,"
Mr.. Wcstbury and his friend now moved
to another part Of the room, and it was
as much rs Julia could do, 10 answer with
propricty ,he few remarks that a passing
; acquaintance now aud then mado to her
At length tho company began to disporso,
and presently Julia saw Mr.. Wcstbury
Leading Miss Eldon from the room, Iii
[ head was inclined toward her; brigh
{ hectic spot was on his check, and he wa
speaking to her in the softest toue, as the.
| passed near where Julia was sitting. Mis-
/ Eldons eyes were raised to his face, Will
her countenancc wore a mingled expression
of pain and pleasure. Julia had just tim
h enough to remark all this, ere they LEI
t the room. ooh, that was away" though
, She" that | was at home that | wa
= in my grave !" She sat perfectly un
y conscious of al that was going forward
}, until Mr.. Wcstbury came to her, inquirin
:. "whcther she meant to be the last to tax
n leavc?" Julia mechanically arose, me
IS chanically made her parting compliment
If to Mrs. Brooks-and scarcely knew an
thing till she arrived at her own door,
Is Just touching her husbands hand, sh
,e sprsng from the carriage, and few to he
/ chamber. For q while she walked I'll
al floor in an agony of feeling. The col
IS straint under which she labored, serve
o. but to increase the violence of her cmotiol
n now that she was free to indulge it. go
Q. why did attend this partyt' at long
ut thought she" oh, what have not suffe
At cd !" After while, however, her rcast
= began to operate. "What have L see
On that ought not to have expected :" s.
70 asked herself. What have | learned th
oo l knew not before, except" she added, "
,st traing fact concerning my husband
Il. taste.l" Julia thought long and deepl
ID her spirits became calm; che renewed fc
in mcr resolutions looked to heaven for W
ko dom to guide, and strength to sustain he
ms and casting aside the mantle, which wor
do henccforth be useless to her, she indisiin
on " throw shawl over her shoulders
fl. conceal the uulucky girdlo, and thou
ro. the hour was late, descended to the parl
m. Mr.. Westbury was sitting by table, lea
ort ing his head on his hand. 1t was not ec
for Julia to address him on any subj
not too exciting to her feelings-and
moro difficult perfectly to command
voice, that its tones might be those of Ell
and cheertulness-yet she succeeded
doing both. The question she asked,
Mr., Westbury to look up, and he
struck by the doath-liko paleness on
check. Julia could by an effort cont
her voice--she could in a degree subt
her feelings-but she could not comm
the expression Of her conntenance-co
not bid the blood whit or recedo from
checks at her will, She knew not, indc
tha. at this time she was pale--her