The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-11-17
McGREGoR, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1853.

his wife. The one thing needed to make
his home cheerful was not present.
4 declare he said to himself, L did
not think it would be so lonesome
And can it be that she feels as l do,
when she is here all alone 1t must be
So he pursued, thoughtfully. 1t is
just as she says. Before we were mar
RED 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 her
comfortable ..-..-. ....4 ....r
After this he walked up and down
the room several times, and then stop
ped again, and communed with him
self a"@F s'
Il can't stand this!' said he. L should
die in a week. If Emma we're only
here, / think l could amuse myself very
we'll. How lonesome and drcary it is
And only eight O'Clock !! l declare
I've a mind to walk down as far as
Uncle Johns, and see if she is there.
1t would be a relief if only saw her.
l won't go in. She shan't know yet
that l hold out so family ....
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 bent his steps towards
Uncle Johns. Itwas beautiful, moon
light night, and the air was keen and
bracing. He was walking along. with
his eyes bent upon the pavement, whei,
he heard light step approaching him.
He looked up, and--he could not be
mistaken--saw his wife. His first i'm
pulse was to avoid her, but she had re
cognized him.
George, she said, in surprise. is this you :?
1t is was the response.
'And you do not pass your evenings al
home p r...
This is the first time have been out. Emma
upon my woid and even now have. not beer
absent from the house ten minutes perel,
came cam s";n. out 70 9 take the fresh air. rs are
4 am going home, George. viii you sc
with me? 2
Certainly returned the husband. She tool
| Ills ILl, duu "dAhcu utlhc IN SIiGACc.
When Emma had taken off her things
she sat down in her chai-, and looked at tn,
clock. 81 ~
'You are come home early tonight remark
ed George.
The young wife looked up into her husband
face, and, with an expression half smiling ant
half fearful. she answered: L will confess til,
truth George have given up the experiment
managed to stand it last evening, but coult
not bear it through tonight When though
Of you here all alone, wanted TO be with you
1t didn't seem right. haven't enjoyed mysel
at all have no home but this
Say you so cried George, moving his chai
to his wife side, and taking one of her hands
Then let me make my confession. hav
stood it not a whit better. When | left tn
house this evening. could bear it no longer
found that this was no home for me, while m
sweet wife was absent. thought | woul
walk down by Uncle Johns and see your face
if possible. l had gazed upon Your cmp,
Chair till my heart achee.' He kissed her as h
spoke, and then added, while she reclined he
head upon his arm, Il have learned very goo
|; lesson. Your presence here is like the burs
ing forth OF the sun after a storm and il yo
love me as love you-which, of course, car
not doubt-my presence may afford some sun
light for you. At all events, our next expert
ment shall be to that effect. Twill try and Sc
how much home comfort we can find while W
are both here to enjoy it,
Emma was too happy to express her Joy i
words but she expressed it nevertheless. an
in manner, too. not to be mistaken.
Tie next evening was spent at home by botl
husband and wife. and it was season of mucl
enjoyment In short time George began t
realize how much comfort was to be found in
quiet' and peaceful home and the longer h
enjoyed this comfort, the more plainly did h
see and understand the simple truth. that
the wife is one party, the husband must be th
oher. ...