The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-11-17
"Yes, would" said George, at a venture.

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"Will you remain here every evening next
week, and let me spend my time among my fe-
male fnends?p
Certainly wll,'' he replied; 'and | assure
you l shall not 30 SO lonesome as you imag-
ne."
With this the husband went cut, and was
soon among his friends. He was steady, in
dustrious man, and loved his wife truly; but like
Thousands OF others, he had contracted a habit
of spending his evenings abroud and thought it
no harm. His only practical idea orhome seem
ed to be, that it was 4 place which his wife took
care Of and where he could eat, drink and sleep,
as longas he could pay for it, In short, ho treat
ed it as a sort of private bourdng house, Of
which his wife was landlady; and if he paid the
had frequently asked him to stay at home with
her but she had never ventured upon any ar
gument before and he had no conception o.
how much she missed him. She always seem
ed happy when he came home, and he supposed
she could always be So
Monday evening came, and George Wilson
remained true to his promise. His wife put on
her bonnet and shawl, and said he would re-
main and "keep house."
"What will you do while l am gomez" Eu-
ma asked
"Oh shall read and sing, and enjoy myself
generally"
every WE'LL" said Emma. II shall be back
early"
The wife went out, and the husband was left
alone. lie had an interesting book, and he be-
gan to read it. He read till eight o'clock, and
theu he began to yawn and look frequently at
the clock. The book did not interest him as
usual Ever and anon he would come to
passage which he knew would please his wife,
and Instinctively he turned though he would
read it aloud; but there was no wife to hear it.
At half past eight he rose from his chair and
began to pace the floor, and whistle, Then he
went and got his flute, and played several 0 his
favorite airs. After this he got chess board,
and played game with an imaginary partner.
then he walked the floor and whstlcd again
Finally the clock struck nine, and his wife re-
turned"
''Well, George" said she, II am back in good
time. How have you enjoyed yourself"
"Capitally,' returned the husband. Il had
no idea it was so late. I hope you have enjoy
ed yoursclE'
"Oh, sp'enlidIy.' said his wife. II had no
idea how much enjoyment there was away from
home, Home is certainly dull place after all
isn't h?"
"Why, no-1 can't say that it is," returned
rUher like it."
"Tm glad of thai" retorted Emma, "lor we
shall both enjoy ourselves now You shall
have nice comfortable week Of it." III
George WINGED at this, but he kept his coun-
tenance, and determined to stand it out.
On the next evening Emma prepared to 60
away again. ...
81 shall be back in good time, she said.
"Where are going?" her husband asked
''Oh, can't tell exactly. may 60 10 sew
cral places" r.. ...... $50. lr.H
So George Wilson was left alone again, and
he tried to amuse himself as before; but he
lonnd it a difficult task. Ever and anon be
would cast his eyes upon that empty chair and
thought would come, "how Peasant it would be
she were here!" The clock finally struck
nine, and he began to listen for the step of his
wife. Half an hour more slipped by, and he be-
came very nervous and uneasy
II declare, "he muttered to himself after he
had listened for some tim, in vain, "this is too
bad. She ought not to stay out so late"
But he happened to remember that he often
remained away much later than that, so he con-
cluded that he must make the best of it..
At quarter to ten Emma came home,
"a little late, am not?'' she said looking up
at the clock. "But fell in with some old
Iiends. How have you enjoyed yoursef?"
"First rate returned George, bravcly.-"I
think home is capita. place"
Especially when man can have it all to
himself" added the wife with, a sidelong glance
at her husband. But he made no reply.
On the next evening Emma prepared to go
out as before; but this time she kissed her hus-
band ere she went, and seemed hesitate.
"Where do you think ofgoing?" George ask
ed in an under tone.
II may drop in TO see uncle John," replied
Emmu "IIowever, you wont be uneasy. You'll
know I'm safe"
"Oh, certainly" said ber husband; but when
left alone to his own reflection, he began to pom
der seriously upon the subject thus presented
for consideration. He conld not read-he could
not play-nor enjoy himself in any way, while
the chair was empty. In short, he found
that home had no real comfort without his wifel
Theonc thing needed to make his home Cheerful.
was not present.
81 declare" he said to himself u did not
think it would be so lonesome. And can it be
that she feels as | do when she is here all
aloneP 1t must be so," he pursued thoughtful
ly. at is just as she says. Before we were
married she was very happy in her child
hoods home. Her parents loved her, and her
brothers and sisters loved her, and they did all
they could to make er comfortable.
After this he walked up and down tho room
several times, and then stopped again and com
muned with himself
II cant stand ths!" said he should die in
week. II Emma were only here, / think
could amuse myself very we'll How lonesome
and drcary it is! And only eight O'Clock! |
declare--I've mind to walk down as far as
uncle Johns, and see ifshe is there. It would