Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1860-04-19

n6u Wehltn, posltloD, anu NcACusc NY
vanily) not a bad person. The fair one in
question had always admired, and she had
invariably received me we'll. Indeed, had
been assured by an acquaintance with Miss
c., that l was favorite with her. But as
had resolved to lead single life, had never
entertained sny serious intentions towards
the one now determined TO marry II she
would accept me. decided to put on the
chains Of matrimony to prove that they
could not always on lave.
In three weeks from that night had
caught my bird. We were to be united to-
ward the close Of the coming week, in ac.
cordance with my wishes, that we might
spend the holidays with my parents in vir-
ginia.
On our return we took possession OF our
newly furnished mansion. We gave large
party, or rather it was my party that might
invite all my bachelor friends, as well as
some unhappy married ones.
was astonished when my wife agreed 10
al my arrangements, though she knew as
" ell as ! did they were peculiar.
could not offend her by any Of my pro-
positions; she gave no unasked advice
merely assented to all said.
80, new broom sweeps elean,' thought
| |. "She will show out when no longer a
bride; | know very well that she is proud
and spirited enough"
The evening passed delightfully."-, and
confess ! was skepticol as to my ability to
disturb my wlfe's peace of mind.
The guests re tired, after paying msny
COM 2iments on my choice Of wife, and
could interrupt Mary's1 gay and charming
conversation, said: 4i aJL ,Q
my dear, what did you think OF my hav-
ing the wine and smoking arrangements for
the gentlemen!'
40, it was capital idea. 1t must have
pleased youi bachelar friends to see that you
could not forget their comfort, although no
longer one OF them. ! must note it down
tnat it may never be forgotten when we give
entertainments; married people are too in
different about the comfort of poor old
| bachelors"
was again disappointed; but de,ermin.
ed not TO retire until | had called forth one
lrown or pouting look.
My wife had been sitting with one arm
around me; gently drew myself from her
embrace, q could not do it rudely } and took
cigar from my case. knew that before
our engagement she dis.lked the habi, of
smoking. | calmly seated myself upon a
lounge and puffsd away.
"Did you observe Mrs. Ms brooch!" in
quired my wife, coming toward me and seat
ing herself by my side. rl
"No," replied, and smoked away vigor.
ously.
Mary continued to chat gayly, but sud-
emily turne pale and dropped her head on
my shoulder. She had tainted. rang for
a servant, opened the window, and applied
restoratves. We bore her to the sitting
room and she soon revived.
| asked, "Wha: made you illl Was it the
cigar! Why did you not speak when you
first felt its effect!" and el, myself blush
W tn shame as hurriedly asked the ques.
tions.
81 wished to accustom myself to your
smoking" answered my wife, "ior cannot
bear to drive you from my presence every
time YOU wish to enjoy cigar"
"Angel!" l exclaimed, III shall never
smoke again"
go my husband" said she, snake no vain
PROMISES; the habit is not easily overcome
and do not ask you to discontinue; now
that know | cannot bear it, can retire &c
the library when you wish to enjoy cigar
She has never been obliged to leave me
thus; have never smoked since, and woult
, not be hired to take cigar in my mouth.
A night or two after the above occurrence
was sitting by my wife, who was amusn.
me by rerountng the events of the day
which had just passed, some anecdotes re.
lative to her housekeeping, Sc. | was
charmed by her affection and naiuetts, ant
would gladly have remained by her side.-
But she was to be subdued in all respects
and in one had not been tried. Since oul
marriage had not visited the clubrooms
| looked at my watch and carelessly remark
81 shall go to the club, Mary; if yol
grow sleepy do not wait for me; have
key. so, 81 ,-...t.,.i, .... ~. ...,.......
Ashade Of sadness fitted across her beau
tiful face, but 1t was succeeded by one o
: her sweetest smiles. Spinging from m!
side she ran TO- the hall, brought out m.
overcoat, shoes, etc, placed them before tn
fire and said: ~
ado not forget to warm them before 20,
leave the club, my husband, and walk fas
: that you may not get Geld; indeed, I hav
another reason for wishing YOU to haste
= home; it will be lonely evening withcu
: you; but you have deprived yourself of bet
!. ter company so long that l can bear I
: spend an evening in anticipation instead @
= in the enjoyment OF your society"
| hesitated-almost decided not to go;-
but il would not do to yield. I went. an
: was almost as dull as H. :, who was ais
= there. He observed my manner, anl whis
!. pered an trouble already?'
= "Yes," / answered, sand I shall be |
:" trouble until acknowledge myself conquer
=, ed. married to enjoy the pleasure of "tan
= ing a shrew." but find myself welded |
an angel. must confess my mistake an
make myself worthy :he wife that God h,
" given me- Some other bachelor must VIC
: woman to show that female can be rule
= am vanquished and gladly do yield
70 such victor" 1rtfi a.ir rei
Poor H sighed, rose and walked II