The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1859-07-14
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STONY or ouR VILLAGE,

STONY or orR v NlLLAGh,
"Now," said Henry llemphill to hi,
young wife, when they went to house
keeping, It's my business to bring
money into the house, and yours TO SET
that none goes looIishIy out of it.
This was the agreement with which
they set forward in the world. lie
chose her first because he loved her
and in the second place because he
knew. she was sensible, economical
and Industrious, just the reason that
should influence every sensible man
in his choice now. And he also
thought it best that each should have
distinct spheres Of action, Their in.
terest were one and indivisibIe, conSe.
qucntly each had the same motives to
act well the allotted part. His buSi,
ness called for his whole attention
he wished, therefore, to pursue it un-
disturbed by other cares.
For himself, he looked for happi-
ness at home; there he expected a sup
ply for all his wants, and he was not
disposed to spend anything abroad in
pursuit of what he thought every rea-
sonable man ought to enjoy in the
bosom OF his own family. Her duties
being all domestic, she was able to
compass them the better by turning
her attention to them.
Her husbands business-doing hab
its, his temperate, correct life, had al
hepower Of example, increasing hcI
esteem, and doubling her anxiety t(
deserve his.
They had married without waiting
to get rich, They never mistrustcd
Providence nor each other. With lit.
tie besides health and disposition to
improve it, they had nevertheless a
strong confidence of success. which
prudent resolutions inspire in those
who feel that they have resolutions,
to adhere to them Thus they began
the world.
To attach n man to home, it is nee.
essary that home should have attrac
tions, Harry Hcmphill's had. There
he oughtrepose after the tolls anc
WEAKNESS Of the day, and found it.
When pcrplcxed and low spirited he
retired thithcr, and amid the iniluen
ces Of its quiet and peaceful shades
he forgot the heartIcssncss Of til,
world and all the wrongs Of men.-
When things went i'll with him, h,
found Solacc in the sunshine Of allec
ton that in the domestic circle beam
ed upon him, 'aad chased every clouc
from his brow.
However Others treated him, there
was all kindness, confidence and cs.
TEEN. II others deceived him, and
hypocrisy with its shameless face
smiled on him to deIude and injure
him, there was all sincerity of tn,
heart which makes amends Tor suffer
ing, and wins the troubled spirit from
misanthropy.
Nothing tends to make goot
housekccper, a good economist, as tina
kindness on the part OF the HUSBAND
which speaks the language approba
ton. and that careful and well dircc
ted industry which thrives and give
strong promise that her care and pru
dence will have a profitable issue. ant
Mary ucmphill had this assurance.
Harry devoted himself to his busi
ness with steady purpose and un'lrln'
zeal. He obtained credit by his plail
and honest dealings; custom by hi
faithful punctuaIity and constant care
friends by his obliging deportmen
and accommodating disposition. liz
gained the reputation OF being TIT
best workman in the village. None
were ever deceived who trusted hi
word. He always drove his work ;
little beforehand, for he said,-thing'
go badly when the cart gets before
the horse ,
noticed once little incident which
illustrates his character. A thrifty
old farmer was accostcd in the road
at the end of the village, by young
ster who was making dash in busi,
ness, and wanted TO borrow few
hundred dollars. The willy old man
was perfectly ignorant where it could
be had, and sidled off from him as
soon as he could.
He rode directly down to Hemp
hills and told him he had sum o
money to loan, if he would take it
the payments should be made easy
just as they would suit him. Indeed
replied Harry, you have come to a ba
market. have a little cash to spar
myself, and have been looking aroun'
these two weeks for a good opportu
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