Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1859-01-14

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| in regard to whatever she might sec in
her outgoings and incomings that was
peculiar or mysterious.
To do Susie Justice. she was not actu.
ally Of a jealous disposition, but besides
her mate suitability in that respect, she
had littfe bit OF that shy, womanly
pride which made her resolve that she
wouldn't be jealous. No, indeed she
would never be pointed at as a jealous
wife, neither should Mr.. Harry Vanc
have the pleasure OF insinuating that
he managed his wife, that she wac duly
instructed and trained at homo 10 look
conveniently in the other direction,
whenever hechose to open the invincible
battery Of his destinations upon any in-
nocent and unsuspecting young female.
No, no; the little lady was too cute for
THAT. t
II therefore happened that whenever
at ball orpafty, Mr.. Harry vanc made
himself particularly agreeable to any
lady Mrs. Hurry vane calculated the
-ame individual. If Mr. Vune only
danced with the young lady, or escort.
ed her out to supper, Mrs. Harry Vane
contented herself with tho most amiable
enquiries after the said young lady's
health, and gracious hopes that the
family at, home were quite we'll. II
Mr.. fane danced twice or thrice with
the young lady, Mrs. vane straitvay
invited her tos call, and intimated that
she herself should have the honor Of
visiting the young lady; and If matters
went still still further, and Mr.. vane
INDUCED in little tete q tote or a fir.
tation, Mrs. Harry vane Immediately
fixed day, and invited the young lady
| 10 tea.
At home, too. Il Mr. Harry vane ex.
claimed with Enthusiasm, by Jove.
butthat Miss West has a splendid fg.
ure ]" Mrs. Vane replied with equal
Ienthusiasnl, "she has indeed, and dan
ced admirably" 0r.if Harry remark.
cd that "Araminta Waters WAS the
handsomcst woman at Mrs Morgan's
party" Susie added, gently, ''that ru
| lnor said she was ainiable and accom-
Iplished Az sho was handsome and fax
lciuating9 BY this ally way of fghting
fire with fire. she had succeeded IN ex
ltingulshing half dozen glowing pen
Chants iIt tho bosom Of her lcige lord;
while, at the saline time, the uniiorm
sweetness and amiabiiiy of her. own
conduct could NOT full 10 deepen the ad.
miratlon and respect which Hurry had
possessed for her when he married her
So II went on for. a year or Two. aud
Susie found herself mother. Aftcr
THAT things seemed 30 mend little; but
babys cbnrms soof' lost their rpower.nnd
lSusie't trial took another FORM. Her
S;'ss ''s'ss'sS ! r.;
inosl eelsatise ont. Harry frequent
~ left home without inviting her 10 ic.
company him, or informing her In his
destination. Much IA her anxious fear,
were startled by this new shadow upon
her domestic peace. Susie had tho dis
erection 70 say nothing but meanwhile
TO double her assidulty 10 winning him
To homo pleasures. All her efforts,
however, avniled ler little; ut Icart, one
evening In q week. he hecoutinuod TO spend
away from her. At first she was afraid
hc might be entering upon eomo course
0f dissipation. but careful observation
soon convinced her that whatever sin
might be laid To his chcrgc, the love of
liquor was not one; and IN liquor forms
IN ingredient Of nonrly all forms Of div.
sipation, sho drmly camo 10 the conclu.
alon that, 90 of old. hls wandering, IN.
n0c0nt heart was strAying af,er some
new light OF ierdnlo beauty II Il pos.
sttf. that a. tkta tu,otuu. .f.a o., a, A. a..
taken her cousin Waltorlnto confidence.
One beautiful morning In July, liar.
~ seemed In no hurry 10 40 II town.
lie fingered, reading his newspaper ai.
tor breakfast ill nearly nino O'clock,
and then dressing himself carefully In
his hnndsomest suit carlcssly badc his
wife good morning, and strolled lcs.
urely up the rond, instead Of going
towards his place Of business. The
quick perception Of his wife had notl.
ced strange disqulctudo IN hia man
ncr all the morning, and she smiled q
quiet smile to herself m she stood be.
fore the mirror In her own room, array.
ing hcracIfin her most becoming walk
ing costume; for Mrs. Harry vanc was
going out, too.
She fitted dainty pair Of boots 10
her pretty foot. and lightning the fast
enlngs Of her sweetest pair OF kid gloves
put on her most bewitching bonnet. and
ihon took the last glance 10 The mrrai
10 nssuro herself that there wasn't u
swecter or more captivating little wo.
man than Mrs. Harry Vane. ale hns
good tasto at any rate. she soliloquised
'and that IN one consolation" But the
little half sigh which 81, sed the sen,
tcncc intImnted that wasn't sovery con
solIng, after all 70
After her own toilet wns completed
the bnhy was dressed In hls richest and
most spotlcss, robes. and Mary was In
strnctcd with the precious charge anc
bid TO follow her mistress Down th,
road trippcd the little Indy, taking The
shorest way TO the river side. There
lay the steamer. with flags flying anc
whistle blowing, just ready 10 convey !
party Of happy excursionlsts down th,
river. Mrs. Harry Vsne tripped light
" over tho pier, followed by Mary and
baby, and the next momont the gallan,
steamer with its holiday was frirly un
der way. Mrs. Vano walked lesurely
to the fore part of tho vessel, and there
apparently very much TO her surprise
discovered Mr. Vanc sitting in most ~
tcntivo proximity 10 handsome and
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