Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-03
MR.. PETERS, FIRST WIFE.

MR. PETERS FIRST WIFE.
" Dear. dear no toast. eggs boiled as hard
ss hrlekbass, and the coffee stone cold" and
Mr. Peters rose from the breakfast table In
tS1psr by no means amiable, and rang the
Oel VIOLENTLY. There was no answer! He
rang again, third, fourth time still no an
swtr Oat of all patience, he went TO the door
- ana called, Maria Maria -
slight, pretty little woman, dressed in a
sniled, tumbied wrapper, with hair in a state
Of direfui confession, answered this summons
She had one OF those round, bright faces which
Nature intended should be decked with con-
tinusi smiles; but now, with all its roses in
bloom, IL was drawn out to its full length, and
the large blue eyes had Il serious or rather a
dolefuI expression, totally at variance with
their usual joyous look. Her voice, too, had
dusd to dismal whine. .rf
What is it. Joseph9' t--
Where's Bridgetl''
'GOne out for me. / want more white rib
bon for my ascension robe" .t.
Mr.. Peters said very naughty word and
fast not ct TO est"
II wish, whined his wife, ''you would think
less OF temporal matters, and turn your atten-
ton to the great end Of life
Hang 1T all, madam, L would like to enjoy
my life while L do have it, Here was /. the
hIppiest man In the United States, with pleas
ant t.home, chatty, cheerful, loving wife, and
god, quiet children; and now since you have
jcined the Milterites, what am I?''
.'oh; Joseph, If you would only come into
v. %Oh, Maria. if you would only come out Of it.
I'm sure 1 don't know"
"Are they going to school to- -day!''
my dear, their teacher has given up school,
and is turning her mind to more exalted OBJ
lects. Oh, Joseph, turn while there is time.
GOp have still week for preparation and re-
pShtance.n ~ .
.'Repentance, Well, when take ND the
mbjeet, it will take rather more than week
to put il through" ...F.. ..
And Mr.. Peters put on his coat, and took up
his hat.
Joseph" said his wife, ''you need not send
home any dinner / shall be out, and I'll Ia ke
the boys over to their uncle's to dine'
Joe made no answer, unless the violently
emphatic manner in which he closed the door
was one Muttering with anger, he strobe into
4 restaurant to make a brea kfast Here he was
hailed by one of his bachelor friends, Fred
Somers, who looked up as he heard joe order
'.Halloi' he cried, ''YOu here, Why what
are you doing here at breakfast time9 Wife
.sNo,"
Had quarrel2' ...I
"GOns out of town."
cNol"
y Thon why don't you breakfast at home
Chimney on fre?' ....
aaservants all dead.''
SNo,"
tsChildren sick 9''
uNoin
saWeIl. what in thunder as to pay,'
"Marias joined the Millerites,S
Fred gave q long whistle, and then said
"Going To ascend next week iV
Yes, and if / don't commit suicide in the
meantime, you may congratulate me- 1 am
- almost distracted. Can't get a decent meal
children running riot, servants saucy, house
ali in confusion, wife in the blues either QUOT
ing the speeches Of the elders at me, or sewing
on a white robe, and groaning every third
stitch. Hang it all, Fred, I've great mind
to take poison or join the army,'
H'mi HIM. you give an enchanting pic
= "a eurei''
w hes, if you will promise to follow my ad-
Nse, will make your home pleasant your
vie cheerful, and your children happy"
-tsDo II, cried Joe. ''I'll follow your word
u sns ! soldier under his officer What shall I
BsNa +
eAHtea-time, Mr.. Peters entered his home,
NthShing. Maria was seated at the table, sew
sas.on her white robes, and there were no signs
ofPreparation for the evening meal.
a." Maria, my dear" said Mr.. Peters, cheer
fully, lis tea ready. $3.50 .-..
Il don't know" was the answer shave
been out all day, attending meeting.'
oh, very we'll, never mind. Attending
meeting lou are resolved, then, to leave
me next week ~
oh. Joe, must go when 1 am called
"les, my dear, Of course. Well, I must re-
sign myself, suppose. By the way, my dear
has it ever occurred to you that shall be left
awidower with three children 1 think 1 am
h,.Wx.l -
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
yossio go quietly, you know. 1t is 50 wearing
q the nerves to have long illness; and be-
penses, and that is quite q saving"
Mrs Peters lip quivered, and her large blue
Eyes filled with tears. Joe losged to stop his
heartless speech and comfort her, but he was
fearful the desired effect was not gained yet
$50, my DEAR he continued :. if Won must
si sasl" nave been thinking of getting another
" What2' cried Mrs. Peters.
- Another wife, my love. The 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.
Another wife, Joe, Another wife,
ies think have selected a good sue
cessor deliberated a long time when was
IA bachelor, between her and yourself You
will like her, for she is your bosom friend"
my bosom friend ~
"fes, my dear. think on the day that you
ascend, will marry Sarah Ingram
what that good nothing silly, empty
headed old maid the mother Of my children
What"
We'll, my dear, It seems to be the best can
do! don't want to lesve my business to 90
courting, and she will han me, know" !"
mo doubt Oh. you srast, brutal hateful
Stop, my dear, don't fy into a furry We
will try to spend our last week in happiness
Oh, by the way, have proposition TO make -
60 on, sir, Don't spare mo-"
Alb, yes, that il the very thing wish to do
/ know your mind is entirely engrossed with
your ascension, and wish to spare you the care
II the house Suppose you invite Sarah here
to- morrow, TO spend a week W
e WHAT ~.
q" Then can arrange our matrimonial pre-
parations in the evening, while you are at the
lecture