Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-13

''Where are you going, George? asked
Mrs. Wilson as her husband rose from
the tea-table and took his hat.
"Oh, I'm going out,' was the careless
response.
But where~ asked his wife.
"What odds does it make, Emma?" re.
turned her husband. Il shall be back at
my usual time" i1
The young wife hesitated, and quick
flush overspread her face. She seemed to
have made up her mind to speak plainly
upon a subject which has laid uneasily upor
her heart for some time, and she could moi
let the opportunity pass. It requires ar
effort, but she persevered
Let me tell you what odds it makes t.
me-" she said, in a kind but tremulous
tone. "lfI cannot have your company
here at home, should at least feel mucl
better if [ knew where you were.'
But you know that | atn safe, Emma,
and what more can you ask?"
Il do not know that you are safe,
George. I know nothing about you when
you are away"
Pooh, pooh! Would you have it that
am not capable of taking care of myself?p
You put wrong construction upon my
words, George. Love is always anxious
when its dearest object is away. If did
not love as do, L: might not be thus
uneasy. When you are atyour place Of
business never feel thus, because [ know
| can seek and find you at any moment; but
when you are absent during these long eve
nings | get to wondering where you are. -
Then I begin to feel lonesome, and so one
thought follows another until I feel troubled
and uneasy. Oh, if you would only stay
with me portion of your eyenings!"
Aha, | thought that was what you
were aiming at, said George, with play
full shake Of the head s'You would have
me here every evening"
We'll, can you wonder at it - returned
Emma.
Il used to be very happy when you came
to spend an evening with me before we
were married, and I know I should be very
happy in your society now"
"Ah,"" said George, with smile, 'those
were business meetings. We were arrang-
ing them for the future"
''And why not continue to do so, my
husband? l am sure we could be as happy
now as ever. If yon will remember, one
Of our plans was to make HOME"
"And hayn't we got one, Emma?'
eve have certainly place in which to
live, +" answered the wife, somewhat evasive-
ly.
"And it is Our home" pursued George
And" he added, with sort of confident
flourish home is the vife's peculiar prov
ince. She has charge Of it, and all hel
work is there, while the duties Of the hus-
band call him to other scenes"
"Well, [ admit that, SO far as certain
duties are concerned replied Emma
''But you must remember that we both need
relaxation from labor; we need time fol
social and mental improvement and enjoy
ment; and what time have we for this, save
our evenings? Why should not this be my
home Of an evening, as well as in the day
time or night? 2"
''Well, isn't it p asked George.
Chow can it be, if you are not here 2
What makes home for children, if it be
not the abode of the parents What home
can husband have where there is no
wife ?
sAnd what real home comforts can a
wife enjoy where there is no husband p
You do not consider how lonesome I am all
alone here during these long evenings
They are the very seasons when | am at
leisure to enjoy your companionship, and
when you would be at leisure to enjoy
mine, if it be worth enjoying. They are
the seasons when the happiest hours Of homo
life might be passed. Come, will you not
spend few Of your evenings with me %
"You see enough of me as it is, said tht
husband, lightly.
"Allow me to be the best judge Of that
George You would be very lonesome
here, all alone"
''Not if it was my place of business as j
is of yours returned the young man.
"You are used to staying here. al wives
belong to home"
eJust remember, my husband, that
previous to our marriage, l had pleasan
society all the time Ofcourse, remained
at home much Of my time; but had {
father and mother there, and brother ant
sisters there, and our evenings were happi
ly spent. Finally I gave all up for you
]. 7 left the old home and sought q hOm