The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1860-01-19
the evening, he had to give it up in des-


home, His house was handsome, both
outside and in, furnished with every
convenience and comfort. Immediate.
lyupon entering no was greeted by his
wifo with
"Wcll, Charles, have You brought mo
the money I Iwant|
81 have not, Alice. havo had so
much to do with other matters, ! could
not attend to you to-day, but you shall
be supplied tomorrow"
"Why not tonight? | wished to
go outshopping very early tomorrow.
Spring is here and have nothing but
winter clothes, really shall be asham
ed to so out dressed so unscasonably."
"Put otfyour shopping for day or
two, Alice. We shall have another
cold snap shortly, and then your warm
clothing will be in demand,
! GLOW very unreasonable you are,
Charles; don't you know that the
Spring is half over, If | delay much
longerin getting Spring bonnet, ] had
better not get one at all, ," answered
Mrs. Williams, and her voice was not
very amiablc. She had been married
about eighteen months, and like many
other young ladies, had very indistinct
ideas otwoman's duties in that sphere,
Her education had been worldly
brought up to study appearances, she
had learned to regard elegant apparel,
costly furniture, and fashionable ac-
qunmtanccs, rs the great objects OF life;
and although she had good traits and
affections in her composition, they
were so hidden by II deep layer Of pride
and sclfshncSS, that the stratum Of pu-
rer metal was scarcely diSccrnablc. In
marrying Williams, her principal IDEAS
were about living happily--nameIy
having unlimited command Of time and
money; and Il husband always ready to
give, but never requiring any return.
What q shock such views were in dam
ger Of receiving, those who have met
the real tear and wear Of life can best
understand. In the present instance,
Mrs. Williams felt as if her husband
was an ili-naturcd ogre, who had deter
mined to shut hcrup, while her great
est desire was to exhibit her pretty face
and person to the world. Williams felt
annoyed at the tones Of her reply, but
being good-tcmpcrcd man did not cX-
press his feelings. Their supper was,
however, not very pleasant one. The
husband could not help thinking that Il
married woman ought to have matters
occupy her mind Of more importance
| than Spring bonnet; while Mrs Will
liams Indignantly pondered over her
disappointment.
Early upon the following morning
Phillips came to his friends store, say
ing, as he entered
Good morning, Charles, | have
come to tell you that | have Il couple OF
hundred on hand, which can let you
have for Il week or two
"Thanli you, heartily; Phillips, am
much in want ofit.'
The transfer occurred, and Williams
reached home in happier state ofmind
than he did on the previous day. A
hundred dollar note handed to his wife
frightened her face, and she began tc
think that married life was not so stu
pid after all. A few days aiterward,
further demands were made upon tho
poor husbands purse for drcss-makcr's
bill, and sundry other things. Mrs. W
had spent her money "lilte Il lady,
and bought the best of everything Va
rious household bills were presented
and Williams must produce the funds
While doing this he CRU mbIcd prrtt!
severely, and his wife wished hcrsel
single again. Thus matters went on
for some months, and Williams saw
clearly that he was living beyond his
means, and that uulcss he rctrcnchcd
his business must suffer. This was ii
no wise an agreeable conclusion to ar
rive ut, the less so, that his wife Otter
considered that he kept her cruelty
short ofmoncy, and very evidently an
ticipated an improvement upon that
head. Thoughts Of an unpleasant na
turc would intrude themselves, and h,
sat at his offer much later than usual
gloomily reviewing the most eIlcctua
method ofgctting out Of the difficulty
1t was clear he must rctrcnch, but how
to begin. Just as he was startin!
home, his old friend, Phillips, passed by
and rs their roads were in the same di
rection, they walked home together.
"Well, Charles, how is trade-prett,
brisk ?"
"Pretty fair; but don't think thing
have been looking as bright for the las
month or two" replied Williams.
There was pause. At length Phi
lips contin ued:
al have frequently thought of ou
conversation that was broken of II da.