The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-01-27

IL as sort of private clearinghouse, OF which |
his wife was Iundlddy; aud II he paid all the
bills he considered his duty done. His wife
had frequently asked him to stay at home
wilhiher, but she had never ventHed upon
any nrgument before, and he had no cchceP
tion Of how much she missed him. She al
ways seemed happy when he came home.
and he supposed she could always be 90. ~
Monday evening eume, and George VIII
son remained true TO bis promise. His wife
put on her bonnet and shawl, and he said he
would remain and "keep house, l'ssd 1aa.'
"What will you do while Ium gone Z"
Emma asked. .,.....a.. - 49,. n.
"Oh-f shall read and sing, and enjoy
myself generally.p s5 sa'r se.fte3 Ia
"vsry well ,"said Emma, al shall be back
early" a.s a, -, 49, =. go. ..-1 ..-t s.s0
u, The vie vent out, al the husband was
Ief, alone. He bad an interesting book, and
he began to read ii. He read till eight
O'Clock, and then he began to yawn, and
look frequently at the, clock. The book did
not interest him as usual. Ever and anon
he would come to passage which he knew
would please his wife, and instinctively he
turned as though he would, read it aloud; but
there was no wife toehear it. % At half-pasl
eight he ros fromhs chGir, and began to pace
the floor, and whistle. Then lie went and
got his flute, aud played'a few o. his favor;te
airs. After this he gots,a chess. board, and
played game wilhan imaginary partner
Then he walked the floor, and whistled
again. Finally, the clock struck nine, and
bis wife returned. .5srhait mua' aanaai
"Well, George" suidssbe,T IL am back
in good time. How have you enjoyed your
sci: !" 1!O''A.55R'.. R-.... ..I, ~. t-,5 ~. ..-
"Capitally," retufHed the hitstnnd, II had
no idea it was So late. l. hope you have
enjoyed yourself." a." ss.i.t .2' 'f'.' -''
'.Oh, spIendidly !" said his wife. II had
no idea how much enjoyment tn re was
away from home. Home is dull place,
after rll- isn't it :" .'..H'
Why-no-I can't say that it is," re.
turned George, carelessI,. "Iu iact," he
added, IL rather like it," ,a... . ..r
I'm glad OF that" r,torted Emma, "ful
We shall both ei j'v oa-selyea now. Yu;
shall hive nicc comfortable le week Of it,"
/ George Minced ut this, but he kept bi.
cuuntenancr, aud d, termined tu stand it out
On the next evening Emma p cpared IL
20 away again. .r..--. .,... ,... w..
IL shall be back in good time" Ohe suid
"Wherc IRE you gung J" her husband
asked.
oh, I can, tell exactly. I may go t,
several places" .... .s .. g.
81 George Wilson was lett alone again
; and he tried IL umuse himself ne before; bu
he found il IL d fiji ut task. Ever and anut
he would cast his eyes upon that empty
chair, and the thou. lit would come, "How
pleasant it would be il size were here ~
The clock f"dIiy etru k rine, and b b"gnn
IL listen for tie step oi his wife. Hall an
hour more clipped by, aud he became very
nervous nd uneasy.
II DECLARE" he muttered to himself, aftel
he had listened fur some time in vain, "tEi
is ton bad. She ought not TO stay out 8
late !" But he happened TO remember thu
he often remained away much later thar
that, SO he concluded that he must make tn,
beet Of it. ....f. ....... s. .... ...
At quarter to ten Emma came home.
"a little late, am | not % she said, look
ing up ut the clock. "But fell in will
some old friends. How have you enjoye'
yourself !" ..r -.a+a.~ ...,
"First rote," returned George, brayeiy
II think home capital place"
: Especially when man can have it al
! to himself" added the wife, with sidelon
glar &c ut her husband. But lie made II
reply. a'.. a".
) On the next evening Emma prepared t
60 t0t as before; but this time she kisse
her husband, ere she went, and seemed t
hesitate. "
r "Where do you ,hiEk Of going!" Georg
; asked, in an undertone. 80. ..... ..a. .s
II may drop in to see Uncle John," re
piled Emma. -"However, you won't be ur
: easy. You'll know I'm safe" ~.
"Oh, certainly" said her husband; br
when left to his own reflections, he bega
to ponder seriously upon the subject thu
(. presented for consideration. He could nc
! read-he could not play-nor enjoy himse
e in ony way while that chair was empty. Il
d short, he found that home tad no real con
s fort without his wife. The one ,kirg neet
!. ed to raaAe his home cheerful was not pre-.
ent. s,..a. r..,. s.
!. II declare," he said to hims elf ~ did NJ
e think it would be SO lonesome. And can
Q be that she feels as do when she is her
U oil alone, 1t must be, So" he pursue
thoughtfully. at is just as she says. b
fore we were married she was very happy
: her childhood's home. Her parents love
her, and her brothers, and sisters loved he
!. and they did all they could to make her con
i Portable" ...-,..- .a,ssa i. s..s
i After this he walked Up and down ii
y room several times, and then stopped agai
and communed with himself. ,-., ,,,4 q.
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