The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-11-17

You are used to staying here. All
wives belong to home.'
Just remember, my husband, that,
previous to our marriage, | had pleas
ant society all the time. Of course l
at home much of my time
but I had q father and mother there, and
l had brothers aud sisters there-and
our evenings were happily spent. Fl
nally gave up all for you. | left the
old home, and sought a home with my
husband. And now, have not right
to expect some of your companionship?
How would you like it to have me away
every evening, while you were obliged
TO remain here alone ? @ '
'Why-I should like it well enough.
'Ah-but you would not be willing to
try it. a
Yes. I would said George, at a
venture. sa-
will you remain here every evening
next week, and let me spend my time
among my female friends?'
Certainly l will he replied; and l
assure you shall not be SO lonesome as
you imagine
With this the the husband went out,
and was soon among his friends. He
was steady, Industrious man. and low
ed his wife truly; but, like thousands
of others. he had contracted habit of
sp ending his evenings abroad, and
thought it no harm. His only practical
idea of home seemed to be, that it was
place which his wife took care of, and
where he could eat, drink and sleep, as
long as he could pay for a private board
ing house, Of which his wife was land
lady; and if he paid all the bills he
considered his duty done. His wife
had frequently asked him to stay at
home with her, but she had never ven
tured upon any argument before. and
he had no conception Of how much she
missed him. She always seemed hap
py when he came home. and he suppos-
ed 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 he said he would remain and keep
house. es
What will YOU do while l am gone q
Emma asked. .....
'O-I shall read and sing, an | enjoy
myself generally
Very well, said Emma. 1 shall be
back early
The wife went out, and the husband
was left alone. He had an interesting
book, and he began to read it. He had
read till eight O'clock, and then he be.
gan to yawn, and look frequently at the
clock. The book did not interest him
as usual, Ever and anon he wouIc
come to passage which he knew woult
please his wife, and instinctively h
sarnad as though he would read it aloud
but there was no wife to hear 1t. A,
half-past eight he rose from his chair
and began to pace the floor, and whis
tie. Then he went and got his flute
and played several of his favorite airs
After this he got chess-board, ant
played game with an imaginary part
ner. Then he walked the floor, ant
whistled again. Finally, the clocl
struck nine, and his wife returned.
well, George said she, 4 am bacl
in good time. How have you enjoyed
yourself?
'Capitally,' returned the husband
i had no idea it was SO late. l hope
you have enjoyed yourself
oh. splendidly!' said his wife. q
had no idea how much enjoyment there
was away from home. Home is dull
place. after all-isn't it ?
'Why-no-I can't say that it is, re-
turned George, carelessly. In fact, he
added, i rather like it,
I'm glad Of that retorted Emma,
for We shall both enjoy ourselves now
You shall have nice comfortable week
of it,
George WINGED at this. but he KEEP
his countenance, and determined te
stand it out.
On the next evening Emma prepared
to go away again.
i shall be back in good time.' she
said.
Where are you going?' her husband
asked.
oh. ! can't tell exactly. l may &c
to several places
So George Wilson was left alone again
and he tried to amuse himself as be.
fore but he found it difficult task
Ever and anon he would cast his eyes
upon that empty chair, and the thought
would come, How pleasant it would be
if she were here 7 The clock finally
struck nine. aud he began to listen 70,
the step of his wife. Half an hour
more slipped by, and he became very
nervous and uneasy.
i declare he muttered to himself,
after he had listened for some time in
vain, this is too bad. She ought no,
to stay out SC, late!' But he happened
TO remember that he often remained
away much later than that, SO he
concluded that he must make the bes,
of it.
AT quarter to ten Emma came
home. . la .-...u.. sas .,..sasssssa
"A little late, am / not p she said,
looking up at the clock. But fell in
with some old friends. How have you
enjoyed yourself?'
First rate returned George, brave
ly. q think home is capital place
Especially when man can have il
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 husband ere she went, and
seemed to hesitate. fa@
Where do you think Of going 2
George asked in an uudertone,