Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-01

There was srla esa|'S3|2f|5E sg Splen
didly attired, dazzl,iiEssfs Awith her
beauty thus adornsV Rerything
around swimming in bed a.
mosphere of fairy land ae her
hear to the man hel xnot
her love---had chosen.
But Certainly ambition cod,et I've
made 2 better clIoice. Already she saw
herself surrounded by magnificent
court, of which she was the acknowledged
and admired queen. The favors Of for.
time were showered upon her; she hoated
luxnriously upon the smooth and CLASSY
wave of a charmed life.
Nothing was wanted in the wholeV cir.
Gle OF her existence to adorn it, and sri8ke
it bright with happiness. But sheSseas
not long in discovering that that there was Iiass
something wanting in her breast. Va
Her friends were numerous, her hus>
band tender kind and loving; but all the
attention and affection could not fill her
heart. She had once felt its chord Of
sympathy moved by skilfnl touch-she
had not known the heavenly charm Of the
deep delicious harmony, and now they
were slent-motionles mufllel so as to
speak in silks and satins. These chords
were still aud soundIess. Her heart was
dead; more the less so because killed by
Il golden shot, having, known and felt
the life Of sympathy in it mconsoled
by the life Of luxury. In short, Kate in
time became n,agnifcently miserable
! splenddlv unhappy.
Then a chang" brcame apparent to her
husband. He conld not long remain blind
TO the fact that his love was not returned
He sought tn" company Of those whose
gay ETY. might lead lin to forget the sor-
row and.despair Of his soul. This shallow
Joke, however, was unsatisfactory, and i'm
p"lled bv powerful longing for love, he
went astray to warm his heart by a
strange fire.
Kare saw herself now in the midst of a
gorgeous desolation, burning with thirst
unconqnerahe b. golden streams that
flowed around her-panti"g with hans
ger which MT all the food of aattery and
| admiration could aprease.
She re.'roached er husband for desert
ing her thu, and lie answered her with
angry and dos""rate taunts of drrertion,
and a total Lack If love, which s.n",e rer
conscience heavily.
'T''u do not care Tor me- t. cried; then
why do Won com: :,n that h -'ow else
~hare the affection ."u nave re, with
| rnlIne-- p
But t i y, nr - ':'il Il 'e re:nnn,
- ii
YES, | ':'r, - .." her hu.'.a-d
f-r,'"l, i i ':.e ">,. ::u, .. an evil
sre.l. Anl ~. .>~d M, S+.I? w,
gave me IA ~, i .i.h.,ut Ee,-.? Whn
hera:,e ii hare t.! nv i'r une. !,nt gave
nc II" SG:e ~ ;rr svr.:.ry' Who jn
voted '"e ~ he i.e .i ii 'nvi"g. u,!!nve.i
! E:nsba: Il! N"v. ,l'' not eer. an! cl.,Sl,
vow hands. aud sigh and sob with suci,
DESPERATION. for | say hing ynu do no;
desc We TO hear"
Very we'll sail Kate, I do not saw
your renroa hes are undes rved. But.
granting | a, th. coli, ieceitful thing
Won call me, Won know this -tare of things
cannot continue" "
Yes. I know it,
'W4n?'
M Wellineton's brow gathered dark
lv-r'iS eyes flashed with determination ;
his lips curled with scorn.
Il have made up my mind said he,
that we sbonld not live together any
longer. am tired Of being cal,d d the
husband Of The splendid Mrs. Wellington,
will move in my circle; you shall shine
in yours. I will place no restraint on
your actions. nor shall you on mino. We
will be free"
'Bnt the world7' !shrieked poor Kate
trembling.
The world will admire you the same
and what more do you desire p asked h: !
husband, bitterly. 'This marriage ol
hands and not Of hearts is a mockery
We have played the farce long enough
Few understand the true meaning Of the
terms husband and wife; but do you
know what they should mean2 Do you
feel that the only true union is that O
: love and sympathy2 Then enough O
this mummery. Farewell. I 60 to con-
suit friends about the terms of separation
Nay, do not tremble ard cry, and cling te
me now; shall be liberal to you. Al
much of my fortune shall be yours as yor
desire
He pushed her from him. She fel
ni'on the'sofa. From heart torn witt
anguish Size sl,r,eked aloud:
) Frank Frank why did l send yor
from me? Why was blind until sigh
brought me misery?'
She lay upon the sofa sobbing anc
.. weeping passionately. Gradually he
grief appeared to exhaust itself; he
breathing became calm; her eyes ane
cheeks dry; her head laNspeacetully OF
her arm, over which swept her dlshey. llst
tre.ses, untils,Wirh start, .he cried:
Frank oh FrankI come nackI
u Here I am, said soft voice by he
side. She raised her head. She opene,
her astonished eyes. Frank was stand,n,
= beside her.
You have been asleep, he said smiling
kindly.
; AsserpP /. -
: Aud dreaming, too, should say; nd