Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-08-04

that might invite all my bachelor friend.
as we'll as some poor unhappy married
ones.
I was astonished when my wife agreed
to all my arrangements, though she knew
as we'll as | did that they were peculiar
could not offend her by any of my
propositions; she gave no unasked advice
merely assented to all | sad.
"Oh, a new broom sweeps clean
thought I. "She will show out when nc
longer a bride; | know she is proud and
spirited enough"
The evening passed Delightfully."-, and ]
confess | was skeptical as to my ability
10 disturb my wife's peace of mind.
The guests retired, after paying me
many compliments en- my choice of a
wife and we were alone. And soon as |
could interrupt Mary gay and charming
conversation. | said, My dear, what did
you think Of my having the wine and
smoking arrangements for the gentle
men?" 2i4
"Oh, it was a capital idea. my hus-
band: it must have plased your bachelor
friends to see that you could not forget
their comfort although no longer one OF
them.'
was again disappointed; but | deter
mined not to retire until | had called
forth one frown or pouting look.
My wife had been sitting with one arm
around me; | gently drew myself from
her embrace Il could not do it rudely)
and took a cigar from my case. knew
that before our engagement she disliked
the habit Of smoking,
| calmly seated myself on a lounge,
and pulled away.
Did you observe Mrs. Ms brooch %
inquired my wife, coming toward me and
seating herself by my side. mo- l re.
Piled, and smoked away Vigorously
Mary cont. sentTp4 paIs an sh afas gb5HE, MY sq1 H SaaI
on my shoulder. She haG tainted. /
rang for q servant, opened the window.
and applied r%estoratives. We bore her
to her sleeping room, and she soon re-
vived.
l asked, "What made YOU i'll? Was
it the cigar? Why did you not speak
when you first felt its effects 2" and | felt
myself blush with shame as l hurriedly
asked these questions.
Il wished to accustom myself to your
smoking answered my wife; 8 for | can
not bear to drive you from my presence
every time you wish to enjoy a cigar"
"Angel!' | exclaimed, Il shall never
smoke again..
"Oh, my husband" said Mary, make
no rash promises; the habit Is not easily
overcome, and | do not ask you to dis
continue it; now that | know | cannot
bear it, | can retire to the library when
you wish to smoke"
She has never been obliged to leave
me thus; [ have never sM~dke1sifce, and
would not be hired to take another cigar
in my mouth.
A night or two after the above occur
renee l was sitting by my vile, who was
amusing me by recounting the events OF
the day which had just passed, some an
ecdotes relative to her housekeeping, etc.
| was charmed by her affection and nan
Uete, and would gladly have remained by
her side. But she was to be subducd in
all respects, and in the one she had not
been tried. Since our marriage | had
not visited the club rooms. | looked at
my watch, and carelessly remarked, {"
shall go to the club, Mary; if you grow
sleepy, do not wait for mel havea key
A shade of sadness fitted across her
beautiful face, but it was succeeded by
one of her sweetest smiles.
S~pringing from my side, she ran to the
hall, brought out my overcoat, shoes, etc,
placed them before the fire, aud said.
Do not forget to warm them before>fpu
leave the club. my husband. and walk
fast that you may NOT getocold; indeed, /
have another reason for wishing you to
hasten home--it will be a lonely evening
without you; but you have deprived your
self of better society SO long, that | can
bear to spend an evening in anticipation,
instead oil in the enjoyment Of your com.
pauy."
/ hesitated almost decided not to go;
but it would not do to yield. Event,
and was almost as dull as H.. who was
also there. He observed my manner, and
whispered, In trouble already 2"
Yes" | answered, land | shall be in
trouble until | acknowledge myself con.
quered. | married to enjoy the pleasure
Of tanning a shrew;". but | find myself
welded to an angel. ! must confess the
mistake | have made, and prove myself
worthy the wife that God has given me,
Some other old bachelor must WOO a wo-
man to show that a female can be ruled
l am yanquished, aud gladly do | yield
to such q victor"
Poor II. sighed, rose, and walked the
floor for some minutes; then approaching
me he said, Why tins diffcre1ceg Your
wife is beautiful and graceful, so is mine.
Your wife says she loves you, so does
mine. Yours"
Hole" interrupted |, your wife says
she loves you-nine shows it By consult
ling my happiness. You warned me
against ny wife pride and spirit; grant
she possessed a large share Of both, ahd