The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-09-29

Then what in thunder 70 to pay!"
"Maris's joined the Millcritesl"
Fred gave long whistle. and then
said; "Going to ascend next week."
"Yes, and ii don't commit suicide in
the meantime. you may congratulate me-
Can't get a decent meal, children run.
ming riot, servants saucy, house in con.
fusion, wife in the blues, either quoting
the speeches Of the elders at me, or sew.
ing on white robe. and groaning every
third stitch. Hang it all, Fred, I've q
great mind to take poison, or join the
armyr' n- -5
"H'm, HIM! you give an enchanting
picture, but think 1 can suggest cure.''
"A cure" f
eyes, il you will promise to follow my
advice, will make your home pleasant.
your wife cheerful, your children happy"
"Do it," cried Joe. "Ill follow your
word like soldier under his officer
What shall l do?"
At tea.time Mr.. Peters entered his
home, whistling. Maria was seated at
the table, sewing on her white robe, and
there were no signs Of preparation for the
evening meal.
"Maria. my dear" said Mr.. Peters
cheerfully, lis tea ready?"
Il don't know" was the answer, II
have been out all day attending meeting,
"Oh, very well, never mind. Attend
ing meeting? You are resolved, then, to
leave me next week?'
"Ohl Joe, l must 60 when am call-
ed"
Eyes, my dear. Of course. Well I must
resign myself. I suppose. By the way,
my dcar. has it ever occurred to you that
shall be left a widower with three chill
dren? think am handsome an yet,
my love, "and Joe walked over to the glass
passed his fingers through his hair and
pulled up his collar. Maria looked up
rather surprised. "You see, my dear. it
is rather relief for you to 60 quietly you
know. 1t is SO wearing on The nerves to
have a long illness; and besides, my dear,
there will be no funeral expense and that's
quite saving
Mrs. Peters lip, quivered, and her
large blue eyes filled with tears. Joe
longed to step his heartless speech and
comfort her, but he was fearful. the de-
sired effect was not gained yet.
$50, my DEAR" he continued. ''if you
must 60, I've been thinking Of getting an.
other wife"
"What?" cried Mrs. Peters.
"Another wife my love. Tho house
must be kept in order and the boys cared
for"
The grief was gone from Maria's face
but her teeth were set with look Of fierce
wrath. .... .-g
"Another wife, Joel Another wifep
Eyes. think have selected good
successor. I deliberated long time, when
was a bachelor, between her and your
self. You will like her for SIZE is your
friend" ... ...
"My bosom friend?"
"Yes. my dear. l think on the day
that you ascend I will marry Sarah In.
gram"
"What! that good.for. nothing, silly
empty. headed old maid, the mother fmy
children! What!''
"Well, my dear, it seems to be the best
I can do! don't want TO leave business
to 90 courting, and she will have me, l
know"
"No Doubt Oh! you great brutal.
hateful"
"stop, my dear. don't fly into fury!
We will try to spend our last week in hap
piness. Oh, by the way, have prop
osition to make
"Go on. sir! Don't spare meP'
oar voc that IL tbs vorv thino wieh
to do. know your mind is entirely en-
crossed with your ascension, and ! wish
to spare you the care Of the house. Sup
pose you invite Sarah here tomorrow to
spend week!'
s'What?"
'.Then l can arrange our matrimonial
preparations in ths evening while you are
at the lecture" 1
"And you can leave the house in her