The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1858-07-23


the happiness of others, more charity for
their faults, and a more sisterly tender
ness for all. My sleep was sweet and re-
freshing that night, and when | awoke
next morning, the sunlight was streaming
in the window, and | felt such a glad
sense of being, and | was happy 1t was
late when / met the family at the break
fast table; 1t consisted of Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell, their two children and the house
keeper, short, fesby, good humored
loking person. Mrs. Russell hardly tast-
ed anything, and was looking quiet ILL.,
Her husband treated her with coldness
and Indifference, and all seemed under
evident restraint except the two children.
| was both amused and interested with
their innocent chat. The little girl who
was only about three years old, was talk
ing to her brother, some two years older,
about some white doves which had lately
been given to her She said that the
reason they were SO white was because
they had lived in heaven until they had
learned to sing. After her husband went
away, Mrs. Russell gave me very press
ing invitation to remain there few weeks
telling me how lonely she had been since
Mr.. Russell had removed her into that dis
NAL place. | finally concluded to stay.
She continued: he often spends his even
ings away from home, and will not tell me
where he goes, and when he does what
think is not right, he will not ask my
forgiveness. He will not forgive or forget
any neglect or duty on my part, and as
he treats me, 50 intend to treat him.
He does not try to make you believe
that he thinks Of any one else"
No that is the only way that | can
punish him for what he does. After !
attended the next ball with Mr. Leslie,
shall dismiss him entirly, and then ] will
be very kind to Mr.. Russel, for | do love
him and he loves me, but we arc both
very jealous, and he is one of those men
who will never forget or forgive under
any circumstances. F."
| saw that it was useless for me to talk
to her, and as was a comparative strang
er | did not feel the same freedom with
her which | otherwise should \ week
had passed-Mr Russell appeared cold and
unhappy, his wife was brilliant and lively
and | enjoyed myself very well in her So
cicty. The evening of the ball had come;
] .lse,l IN vain TO pursuadc her not to 20.
Mr. Russell arrived at home Just in time
to see Mr. Leslie get into the carriage
with his wife and drive away
~ hat is an act" said hc, that can
never forgive or forget"
"Thosc are words" | replied "that
neither you or any one else should ever
think, much less speak"
" She does not love me, she loves an
other"
"You are mistaken, she does love you,
she cares nothing about Mr.. Leslie"
"Why does she do s, them"
"Out of mere thoughtlessncss.
of your Maker did not forgive you,
would you expect ever to sec heaven and
if you do not forgive others, can you be
happy +"
lie maid no reply to my last remark,
but left the room, and in short time
saw him riding horseback in that direc-
tion which Mr.. Leslie and his wife had
gone.
Mrs Russell did not enjoy herself at the
ball, though she concealed her feelings
from those around her She fcft a vague
uneasincSs, and a gloomy apprehension
of trouble which haunted her. She felt
that she was doing wrong, and she longed
to sit beside her husband once more and
tell him how sorry she was for her tho't-
lessness. She hoped that she might see
him in the ballroom, but no, he was
not there. a little boy gave her note
telling her that gentleman had sent it to
her. She went to the most retired part
Of the room and opened it; it was
from her husband and she read
9 o'clock
DEAREST ELEANOR You can imag-
inc the emotions which fill my heart, as |
address you, perhaps for the last time
| have loved you, have almost worshipped |
you, looked upon you as a model of .puri- |
ty, and this week | heard aspesion cast on
your character do not believe them
but have thought-and it has given ma
inexpressable anguish-that your heart
was another's; that you did not love me.
If am mistaken meet me at the hotel /
by the dept right away. 1t is but few
drive here, and half an hour is
too late. If you do not conclude to come
will send you remittance every month
after | am gone, as long as you stay in
our old home.
EUGENE Russell.
With face ashy pale, Mrs. Russell
read the missive, and then turning to Mr..
Leslie who stoop by her side, she exclaim-
ed: For the love of heaven quick drive
me to the depot 70
Why, what is the matter ?"
" DO not ask me any questions. Read
that haste haste in the name of heaven
quick drive there -
lie bore her out to the carriage for she
was overpowered by her emotions. He