The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1859-08-12

anon he WOUi1 come 10 Il pdHSdGc WHICH
he knew would please his wife, and in
stinctively he turned as though he would
read it aloud, but there was no wife TO hear
it. At half past eight he arose from bis
chair and began to place the floor, and
whistle. Then he went and got his flute,
and performed several of his favorite airs
After this he got pack Of cards, and
played game Of High, Low, Jack" with
an imaginary partner. Then he walked
the floor and whistled again. Finally the
clock struck nine, and his wife returned.
"WeI, George am back in good sea
son. How have you enjoyed yourself"
"CapitaIly," returned the husband. Il
had no idea it was 50 late. hope you
have had a good time"
"O-splendid 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. II rather like it."
I'm glad Of that" retorted Emma, 'for
we shall both enjoy ourselves now. You
shall have nice comfortable week OF 1t. J"
George WINGED some at this, but be kept
his countenance, and determined to stand
it ont.
On the next evening, Emma prepared
to go away again.
Il shall be back in good season, she
said"
where are you going" her husband
asked:
"O-I can't exactly tell; may 60 to
several places"
So Geosge Wilson was left alone again
and he tried to amuse himself as before;
but he found it hard work. Ever and
anon he would cast his eyes to that empty
chair, and the thought would come, chow
pleasant it would be, if she were here. -
The clock finally struck nine, and he be-
gan to listen for the step ofhis wife. Half
an hour more slipt by, and he became very
nervous and uneasy.
81 DECLARE" he muttered to himself at
ter he had listened for some time in vain,
this is too bad. She ought not to stay
out so late"'
But he happened to remember that he
often staid away much later than that, so
he concluded that he must make the best
of it.
At fifteen minutes past ten, Emma
came.
"a little late, ain'tI2" she said, looking
up at the clock. '.But | fell in with some
old friends, and we made time of it
How have YOU enjoyed yourself"
''First rate" returned George, brayeIy.
Il think home is great place"
ESPECIALLY when one can have it all to
himself" said the wife with sidelong
glance at her husband.
But he made no reply.
On the next evening, Emma prepared
to 90 out as before; but this time she kiss
ed her husband ere she went, and seemed
to hesitate some.
where do you think of going" George
asked, in an undertone.
81 may drop in to see uncle JOHN" re
piled Emma. "However, you wont be I'M
easy. You'll know I'm safe"
"O-certainly."
When the husband was left to his own
reflections, he began to ponder seriously
upon tie subject thus presented for consid
Grafton. lie could not read-he could
not play-he could not enjoy himselfi in
any way, while that chair was empty. In
short, lie found that home had no real
comfort without his wife. The one thing
needed to make his home cheerful, was
not present.
a Declare" he said to himself, Il did
not think it would be so lonesome. And
can it be that she feels as do, when she
is here all aIone?7 1t must be So" he
pursued, thoughtful!y. alt is just as she
says Before we were married she was
very happy in her chiIdhood's home. Her
parents loved her, and her brothers and
sisters loved her, and they did all they
could to make her comfortable"
After this, he walked up and down the
room several times, and then stopped
again, and communed with himself.
II can't stand this. | should die in a
week. If Emma were only here, I think
could amuse myself very we'll. How
lonesome and dreary it is. And only
eight o'clock. | declare-Tve mind to
walk down by Uncle Johns, and see il
she is there. 1t would be a relief to see
her face. | won't 90 in. She shan't
know yet that hold out SO family"
George Wilson took another turn
across the room, glanced once more at tho
clock, and then took bis hat and went out
He locked the door after him, and then
bent his steps towards Uncle Johns. II
was a beautiful moonlight night, and the
air was keen and bracing lie was walk
ing alone, with his eys bent upon the side
walk, when he heard light step ap
preaching him. He looked up--aud he
could not be mistaken-he saw his wife
His first impulse was 70 avoid her, but she
had recognized him.
George" she said, in surprise, "is this
/ you:"
1T is" was the response
"And you do not pass your evening:
at home:"
This is the first time | have been out
Emma, upon my word, and even now ]
have not been absent from the house ter
inmates. | merely came out 10 take the
fresh air. Bat where are you going."
Il am going home George. VIII yor
90 with me-
"Certainly," returned the husband. Sh,
took his arm, and they walked home in 81
lence
When Emma had taken off her things
she sat down in her rocking-chair, and ga
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