Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-01
family Girtle.
TIE BRIDE.
A SKETCH.

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ton from the dirty, cold street to a
warm parlor, was in itself pleasureable
added to that, to be welcomed home hy
a bright eyed girl-all smiles and blush
ed, for the honey moon was barely
passed. was absolutely too paridisal for
the earth. Emma had wheeled the sofa
in front of the fire, aud as Charles seated
himself beside her he was certainly
very happy fellow. Alas he had as vet
only drank the bubbles of the cup. En-
ma looked lovely, for the glow Of the
warm coal fire had given bloom to her
usually pale cheek. which lighted the
lustre of her dark eyes. But there came
shade of thought over Emmas brow,
and her husband instantly remarked it.
1t is strange how soon husbands see
clouds on their leige lady's brow. 1t
was the first Charles ever saw there, and
it excited the tenderest inquiries. Was
she unwell did she wish nvthing -
Emma hesitated, blushed and looked
down. Charles pressed. to know what
had cast such shadow over her spirits.
:" fear you will think me silly, but
Mary French has been sitting with me
this afternoon" Not for that certainly"
said Charles smiling. "Oh, / did not
mean that, but you know we began to
keep house nearly the same time, only
they sent by Brent to New York for
carpeting. Mary would have me walk
down to Brent's store with her. and he
has bought two, and they are such loves"
Charles bit his lip Mary" she con
tinued. said you were doing first rate
business and said she was sure you would
never let that odious wilton lay on the
parlor, if yon once saw the splendid
Brussel ; so rich and so cheap-only sew
enty five dollars
Now the odious wilton" had been
selected by Charles mother and present
ed to them, and the color deepened on
his cheek, as his animated bride contin
ued suppose we walk down to BreEt's
and look at it-there are only two and
it seems pity not to secure it"
Emma" said Charles gravely, you
are mistaken you suppose my business
will justify extravaganza. 1t will be
useless to look at the carpet as we have
one which will answer very we'll and is
perfectly new" Emma's vivacity fed,
and she sat awkwardiy picking her
nails. Charles felt embarrassed he
drew out his watch and put it back,
whistled, and finding book On Emma S
table, began to read aloud some beau
tiful verses. His voice was we'll toned,
and he soon entered into the spirit
of the writer and forgot his embar
rassment when looking into Emma's
face how he was surprised instead Of the
glow of sympathetic feeling he expected
to meet, to see her head bent on her
hand, evident displeasure on her brow.
and a tear slowly trickled down her
cheek.
Charles was sensible yourg mani
wish there was more Of them-aud he re
Elected minute before he said, Emma,
my love, get your bonnet and cloak on.
and walk with me, if you please" En-
ma looked as if she would like to pout
little longer. but Charles said come"
with such serious gravity on his coun-
tenance, that Emma thought proper to
accede and nothing doubling but that il
was to purchase the carpet, took his arm
with a smile of triumph. They crossed
several squares in the direction Of Brent's
until they at last stood before the door
of miserable tenement in a back street.
a" Where in the world are you taking
me-" inquired Emma, shrinking back
Charles led her forward, and lifting the
latch, they stood in little room around
the CRATE of which. three small children
were lowering closer and closer. as the
cold wind crept through the crevces in
the decayed walls. An emaciated being,
whose shrunk features, sparkling eye. and
flushed cheek spoke Of deadly consump
ton, lay on w1etched low bed. the
slight covering Of which barely suficed
to keep her from freezing. while spec
trail babe whose black eyes looked I'M
naturally large from its thinness, was
vainly endeavoring to draw sustenance
from its dying mother.
How are you Mrs. Wright ?" quietly
inquired Charles. The woman feebly
raised herself on her arm Is that YOU
Mr.. West? Oh how glad l am that yon
are come-your mother ?" {" Has not
been at home for month, and the lady
who promised her to look after you in
her absence only informed me to day Of
your Illness" have been very i'll she
family replied. sinking back on her straw
bed. Emma drew near, she arranged
the pillow and bed clothes over the fee
BILE sufferer; but her heart was too full
to peak-Charles observed it and felt
satisfied.
" Is that beautiful girl your bride? l
heard you were married Eyes, and in
my mothers absence she will see that YOU
do not suffer-" "Bess you Mr.. Charles
West-bless you for a good son OF
good mother may your young wife de-
serve you-and that is wishing a good
deal for her. You are very good to think
of me, she said, looking at Emma, s'and
you are just married"
Charles saw Emma could not speak,
and he hurried her home, promising to
send the poor woman coal that night.
The moment they reached home, Emma
burst into tears. Ny dear Emma" said
Charles soothingly, hope have not
given you too severe shock. 1t is
sometimes salutary to look upon the mis-.
cries OF others, that we may properly
appreciate our own happiness. Here is