Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-12-09

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ong glance OF her husband. But hs made
no reply.
On tho next evening Emma prepared to
20 out ~ before; but this time she kissed
her husband ere shs went, sad seemed 10
hesitate,
"Wbsrs DO you thiak u goiagf' George
lsked, 10 an undsrtons.
II may drop in 70 - Uacas John" ~
Piled Emma. "However, you won't b
uneasy. You'il know I'm ne"
"Oh, certainly" said hsftnsbsad but
when left to his own refsosiots @e7Aegsn
70 ponder seriously upon the subject thus
presented for consideration. He could not
read, he could not play, nor enjoy himself
in any way, while that chair was empty.
In short, he found that home had no real
comfort without his wife. The only thing
needed to make his home cheerful Was not
present.
II DECLARE" he said to himself, II did
not think it would be 30 lonesome. And
can it be that she feels ~ l do, when she
is here all alone? 1t must b. so," he pur-
sued, tboughtfully. 1T is just - she says.
Before We were married, she was very hap
py in her cbildhood's home. Her pa
rents loved her, and her brothers and
sisters loved her, and they did all they
could to mike her comfortable"
After this be walked up and down the
room several times, and then stopped again
and communed with himself.
II can't stand this" said be. ~ should
die in week. II Emma were only here
l think l could enjoy myself very veil
How lonesome and dreary it isl And on
" eight O'Clock l l declare-Tve . mind
to walk down as far as Uncle Johns, and
see if she is there. 1t would be relief il
only saw her. l won't 20 in. She
shant know yet that hold out 30 faint
ly.'
George Wilson took another turn across
the room, glanced once more at the clock
and then took his hat and went out. He
locked the door after him, and then benl
steps towards Uncle Johns. 1t was .
beautiful moonlight night, and the air wal
cool and bracing. He was walking along
with his eyes bent upon the pavement
when he heard light step approaching
him. He looked up, snd-couId not b.
mistaken-saw his wife. His FIRST i'm
pulse was to avoid her, but she had recog
nized HIM.
George she said in surprise, "is thi'
yon?"
ut is was the response.
"And you do not pass your evenings Al
home? ?"
"This is the first time have been out
Emma, upon my word; and even now
have not been absent from the house ter
minutes. merely came ou. to take frest
air. Blu, where are you going
n am going home, George. Will you
20 with me p
Certainly" returned the husband
She took his arm and they walked home
in silence.
When Emma had taken of her things
she sat down in her chair, and looked .,
the clock.
"You are come home early to night,
remarked George.
The young wife looked up into her hus
bands face, and with An expression hall
smiling and half fearful. she answered. ~
will confess the truth, George IhAve civ
en- up the experiment. Imsnaged to stand
it last evening, but I could not bear il
through tonight. When thought Of yor
here all alone, wanted to bs with you
1t didn't seem right. ! haven't enjoyed
myself a, all. have no home but this"
"say you so ?' cried George, moving hi,
chair to bis wife's side, and taking one o.
her hands. "Then let me make my con.
fession. | have stood it not whit better
When left the house this evening, could
bear it no longer. found that this va.
no home for me, while my sweet wife VA.
absent. thought | would walk down BY
Uncle Johns aud see your face, If possi'
bic. had gazed upon my empty chair,
till my heart ached" lie kissed her d
he spoke, aud then added. while she re
clined her head upon his arm, Il have
learned q very good lesson. Your pres.
eoce here is like the bursting forth Of the
sun AFTER storm and If you love me ~
love vou-which, Of course, canno,
doubt-my presence may afford some sun.
light for you. At oil events. our next ex.
pertinent shall be to that effect. will try
and see how much home comfort We can
find while We are both here to enjoy it,"
Emma was too happy 10 express her JOY
in words but she expressed It neverthe.
less, and in : manner, too, not 10 b mis-
taken.
The next evening was spent at home By
both husband and wife, and it was sea-
son Of much enjoyment. In > short time
George began to realize how much COM
fort was to bs found in quiet and peace.
full home and the longer be enjoyed this
comfort, the more plainly did be 80 and
understand the simple truth, that il takes
two to make happy home, and that # the
wife is the one party, the husband must be
the other.