The Feliciana Democrat., 1857-12-19


anything reasonable"
"Nlere submission or obedience will not sat.
sfy these men---thcy look for something more"
II should think that was quite as much as
the best of them deserve"
"You forget that there is such u sentiment
as Affection
ut is hard to exercise it in my circun-
stances"
Since YOU have introduced this theme par
don my plain.dcaling when say that doubt
if you manage iudiciously with him
"Procced, beg"
Il have noticed there seems to be lack Of
confidence between you; and while you codly
submit to his authority will allow that he
seems a little too fond Of that word--your
heart still stoutly rebels"
"Alas il is truc!"
an my opinion, yonr husband only requires
a little managing, to be all that you could
wish"
II tried that the two first years of our mar
riagc to my hearts content and mlSerably
failed"
Because you tried open opposition. If
woman aspircs to ruling her husband, that is
the very last course for her to take 2
"Pray, then, advise me, for am willing to
do anything which may result in changing the
conduct of my husband"
"a woman has the choice between two
modes Of action in such cases. II her husband
chooses to consider himself absolute and She
mere serf, she has only to appear as such,
assume NO responsibility, manifest no will Of
her own, allow all household affairs TO take
care Of themselves, and withal appear cheer
ful all the while; and he will soon find the
necessity Of coming to terms
"a capital idea, and should like to try it."
"'rhat would answer in extreme eases, but
would not advise it as your mode. There is
still another and better way, think, TO accom-
plsh Your purpose In the first place, strive TO
please him. and let him see that you have
some heart in the effort Shake off your apa-
thy, and meet him with smiles when he returns
from business Show him that you are trying
to be contcnted and happy, and wish to make
Others so abolt YOU If you wish to change
his determination, advise calmly, but do not
dictate or appear to resist BE true to this
line ofconduct and you will find it to succeed
earlier than you think.
"My excellent friend you have opened my
eyes see that have been too intent upon
my husbands conduct to regulate my own
That day Mr.. Silcox was rather late 70 his
dinner and little out Of temper because lie
had been detained His wife opened the door
for him with smile Of welcome. For mo-
mcnt he looked surprised at this unusual greet
ing, especially when lie was delinquent; then
the clouds lifted from his brows, and he reward.
ed her first experiment with a look OF tender
ness, which in turn astonlshed her.
During the meal she seemed so cheerful and
happy. that he could but wonder at the change
which had so suddenly come over her lie
also thought Of the conversation. he had with
f his friend in the morning, and while he rcsov-
ed to abatc not jot Of his authority, he de-
tcrmned in future to make known his viii ~
, milder manner than he had previously done
In short if his wife continued in the same hap
by temper that he had so unexpectedly found
her, he made up his mind that she should have
! no reason to regret it,
: "Smon" said she, one day "dont you
think we need new carpet i'll the sitting
room!"
: "No, | do not"
30, very well, ! do not insist, but pcrhap,
, you are not aware that it is worn throug. 0
several places"
, $50 ii is, upon my word. We'll, ncyci W
ticcd it before
"You know that we need one in one Of tho
: chambers, about which we were speaking tho
other day; and when | first spoke, ! thought
: that this might answer for that, and that per.
haps you would be willing to purchase new
one for this room"
"Wel, this does not seem so unreasonable
5 after ALL"
"Therc is no particular hurry about it, yol
can purchase it when convenient; or it will be
no serious matter at all, if we do not have ont
: at present"
5 "O we had better have it at once, by al
means"
Q "Just as you please"
2 "Well, how much money will you have!
t he said, taking out his pocket,book
| "Why, Simon, was not thinking OF making
$ the purchase | would rather leave that t'
7 YOU
"No; you would doubtless make better
selection"
r "Thcn give me as much as you think prol
G er, and will do the best cam
S Harriet" he sad putting his arm aroun'
:. her waist, 'I don't know what has come owe
+ you, but yon are certainly getting to be res
e sonable woman"
h s,Tho+ 10 ,,arhonS bnnoiSo I have fOunl OH