The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-01
WistsIaneous.
SOBER SECOND THOUGHT.

Il aust have 1t. Charles said the hand
some little wife ofNr. Whitman. 80 dun
put on that sober lace
.Did I put ON sober face y asked the
husband, 9Th An attempt to smile that vas
anything 5ut suoecss- :.
.Yr, As ssber as man on tr'h Tor has
lie. Why, its as long Us the moral law,
There, dear, cheer up, and look as ii you
had at least one friend in the world. What
mouey-loyvrs you men are =
How much will it cost 2 inquired Mr..
Whtnlas. There was another unsuccessful
effort 60 lock cheerful aud acluiesccnt-
About forty dallars,' Was the answer
with lust little fsltring in the ladys voice,
for she knew thesum would sound extraa-
gut.
Forty dollars Why, Ada, do ven think
n am made Of money! Mr.. Whitman 5
couptenance underwent aremarkable change.
OF expression. a.,
declare, Charles, said his wife, little
iupatiently,' you look at mc as al were an
object of fear instead OF affection. | don't
think .his is kind OF you. I've only had
three silk drers~ since We were married.,
while Amy Bright has had six cr seven dur
ing the same period, and every one OF hers
cost more than mine. know you think me
extrayssant, but wish you had a wlio like
anne women could name' | rather think
you would Cad out the difference before long
There, there. pet. don't talk to me after
thai fashion. III bring you the money at
dnner-tipse. that is, if
mo il. or butts, iG you please. The sen
tence is complete without them. Thank
YOU, dear IN ~ this afternoon and buy
the silk. So don't fail To bring the money.
was at Silkskin's yesterday, and 'aw one
ol the sweetest patterns ever laid my eyes
an. Just suits my style and complexion. j
shall be inconsolaMe if il is gone You
won't dislppoint me =
And Mrs. Whitman laid her soft. white
hand ON the arm of her husband, and smiled
vitb sweet persuasion in her face.
.Oh. no. you shall have the money. said
Mr.. Whitman, turning oil from his vile: as
she thouxbt, a little abruptly. and hurrying
fruul her presence. In bis precipitation, be
had foryoiten the usaal parting kiss.
That's the ~ay it Is always said Ms
Whitman, her whole manner changing, n
the sound oi tho closing strcet door came jar
rius upon her cars- just say money to
Charles, and nj once there sa cloud IN the
sky ,u
Forty dollars for new dress said Mr
Whitman mentally; pretty, though'!ess
Mrs. W Whitman,' as he shut the door after
him. Il r<smisod to settle Thomr~In
coal biu today-thirty-throe to dcllars-ou'
don't know where the money Is TO cone
from. The coal Is burnt up, and some more
mus, be ordered. U, dear I'm dtScourag
ed.--Eyery year I lall'bchinlhand. This
winter I did hope 10 gct little in advance,
but if iorty-dollar dresses are the order oil
the day, there is an end to that devoutly
,v;,bs.I for circumstances. Debt-tebt how
have alw.ys shrink irun il but steadily
now II Is closing its Briarian arns AROUND
me. a.d nv constructing chest l.bors in re-
nimtion. oh, if could disentangle myssl
now-while 1 have the strength OF earl,
manhood, and the bonds that hold me ar
weak. II Ada could see as | sec-ifi oOni.
only hske her understand rightly my Pos'
tion. Alas I, that rs hopeless lear
And Mr.. Whitman hurried his steps, oc
cause his heart beat quicker. IND his though
was uaduly excited.
Not long after Mr.. Whitman leit home
the city pos,man delivered q letter at hi
address. lis vile examined tho writing o.
the envelope. which was in bold mascuiin
hand, and said 10 herself rs the did So