The Lambertville press., 1859-09-08
>AIIsIzIeTv vIIIHI Nj, THURSDAY. SEPT 8, 1885,

express his amazement- there sits the very image
IL his E5Tefy Bride, and q self-concious blush
lhantles her cheek as he stoops to kiss her, with
words OF joyful surprise. Why, Ellen He
has time for no more; George Morton has fol-
flowed him, and he exclaims, !" Ha ! Charley as
lover Ike as eTer-hasl't the honeymoon set
yet {" and then he is ddfY presented to Mrs.
Thornton who under the pleasing excitement
of the occasion, appears TO far Better advantage
than usual Tea is soon upon the table, and
the gentlemen did ample justice to the tempting
repast set before them. happy meal it is to
Charles Thornton, who gazes With admiring
fondness upon his still beautiful wife. Supper
over, Mr. Morton coaxes little Nellie to sit on
his lap, bat she soon slides down and climbing
upon her fathers knee, whispers confdentially,
Don't mamma look pretty 1e He Kisses her
and answers, " Yes, my darling"
The evening passes pleasantly and swiftly
away, and many hafforgotten smile of their
life-piIgrimage is recalled by some way marx
which stills CLEANS bright in the distance. They
both feel younger and better for their interview,
and determine never to become SO like Strangers
again Mr.. Morton's soliloquy, as he retires to
the coy apartment appropriated to his use, is.
We'll, this is a happy family ? What lucky
fellow Charley is-such handsome wife and
children, and SO good housekeeper, too =
Maybe I'll settle down some day myself (Which
pleasing idea mingled that night With his Vision.
The next morning Mr. Thornton watched his
wifes movements with some anxiety-he could
not bear to have her to destroy the favorable
impression which he was certain she had made
OF, bis friends mind, and yet some irresistible
impulse. forbade his Offering any suggestion al
luding in any way to the delicate subject so long
tnmsntioned betwe them But Mrs. Thorn
ton needed no friendly adyice--with true wo-.
manly tact she perceived the advantage she had
gained and was not at all inclined to relinquish
it. The dark gingham dress, linen collar and
becoming morning attire for a housekeeper, and
the table afforded the guest no occasion for al
tering his opinion in regard to the skill or afa
bility of his amiable hostess. Early in the fore
noon, Mr.. Morton took leave of his hospitable
friends, being called away by pressing affairs of
business.
Mr.. and Mrs Thornton returned to their ac-
customed vocatfons, but it was with renewed
energy and new sense of quiet happiness; no
less deeply felt because unexpressed. A day or
two afterwards Mr. Thornton invited his wife to
accompany him to town, saying he thought she
might like to do some shopping, and she, with
no apparent surprise, but with heartfelt pleasure
acceded to the proposal. The following Sab
bath the village gossips had ample food for their
hungry eyes, Ito be digested at the next sewing
society in the appearance Of Mrs Thornton at
church. clad in plain, but rich costume an en-
tire new outfit, which they could not deny " made
her look ten years younger
This was the beginning Of the reform and it
was the dawning of brighter, for the husband
and wife of our story. True, habits OF such long
standing are not conquered in week or month,
and very often Mrs. Thornton was tempted to
yield to their long tolerated sway, but fought
vaently against their influence and in time she
yapoushed them An air of taste and elegance,
before unknown, now pervaded their DWELLING,
and year after year the links of affection which
united them as a family grow brighter and
purer even radiating the light Of Christian
home.
But it was not until many years had passed
away and our little Nellie, now lovely maiden,
was about to resign her place pet IN her fathers
household and assume new dignity in anothers
home, that her mother impaired to her the story
of her own errors and earnestly warned her to
beware Of that insidous foe to domestic kappi--
ness-disregard of little things and kissing her
with maternal. pride and fondness, thanked her
for those simple, child ike words. which changed
the whole current Of her destiny 80" Don't pa
like Ia see you look pretty 3"
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