Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-11-04
The Other Side.

table was cleared away, the chairs set back, and
Mrs. Ashton in neat morning dress, with a
pretty little cap on her pretty little head, was
standing with her arm over her tall husband IS
shoulders, looking at the morning paper. And
as fine looking pair they were as you are likely
to see on SINNERS day. The reverend Gle
ment Ashton was indeed regarded the hansomest
man in the parish, and that with good reason
Whether he ever had an idea of his own upon
the subject, was entirely his own affair.
Mrs. Ashton, as she was styled by the parish
Christians, as her godfather and godmother
named her-Chrissy, as her brothers and hus-
band called her--was not usually regarded as
remarkably handsome. Her features were not
very regular. and she was not very fair, but her
eyes we're so bright and clear, and her figure so
elastic and trim. her abundant hair, and above
all, her frank, easy manners, and the expression
of sunny good temper and perfect openness light
ing up her face, IN lde most people consider hef
very attractive woman. Every one in the par.
ish liked her from the two old people, who sat
near the stove in church and always came round
to get their dinner at the parsonage on Sunday,
to Mrs. DIR. Rush, who was by far the grandest
lady in the parish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashton had been married about
six months, after an engagement of almost three
years, during which time they had correspoDded
vigorously, but had seen very little OF each 9TH
er, for Mr.. Ashton was an assistant in an over
grown par sh in one of our larger cities, and
could seldom be spared; and Chrissy was q
teacher in another great city, where she sup.
ported herself and helped by her labors to edu
cate one of her brothers for the ministry. II
was not until this brother had finished his stud
les, and was on the independent footing, thai
she consented to be married. 81
sGeorge cannot support himself entirely
she said, in answer to the remonstrances of he'
lover sshe is now strong enough to labor al
many of the young mon do, and he needs my
help. know that he has talents that will makt
him er inently useful in the calling he has chos
en- !; / know, too, that if he attempts any more
than he is doing, his health will fail, and he vii
become discouraged. You must content your
self to board a while longer with your goot
friend, Mrs. Buckets, Clement
And to this resolution she steadfastly adhered
des. ite Clements persuasions and those O
George himself, who was much distressed at ths
thought that his sisters marriage should be put
oil on his account. Under these circumstances
the lovers did not see much of each other, and
they were finally married without Chtissy ever
having suspected her husband of an infrmity Of
temper. She had suffered much on discovering
that such was the case, and felt inclined some
times to wish that she had never been Olsen
chanted but she was very wise woman; she
knew her husband g intrinsic excellence, and his
strength as we'll as weakness, and altering an old
maxim to suit her purpose, she resolved bo:h To
endure and to cure.
ssWhat do you set about to-day ?'' said she, as
Mr. Ashton arose from the corner of the sofa,
having exhausted the paper.
ssVisiting, replied his reverance, ssI must GO
up to old Mrs. Balcomb's and see the Jones
and try to prevail on Phil Taggart to let his chill
dren come to Sunday school once more. Then
have to see poor Maggie Carpenter, who is much
worse again and if have time shall get into
the omnibus and ride out to the mills to see thai
/ n II n me
uWhat round 70 exclaimed Chrissy. ssYou
will never get home to dinner at two O'Clock.
think will put it off till six, and run the risk Of
being thought .stuck up, like poor cousin Lilly e.
s.What do you mean ~
: ssWby. YOU know they always dine at six te
su,t the Doctors arrangements. One day Lilly
CALLED about some society matter on lady who
lives not a hundred miles from her street, abou
fve O'Clock in the afternoon. The lady hersel
came to the door, and Lilly was about entering
when she thought she perceived the smell O
roast beef ia the hall and said very politely
sbut perhaps it is now your dinner houra'
ssNo. indeed! replied madam with indigna
tion. We don't dine at this time OF day; We art
not SO stuck upP,
.Poor Lilly!" exclaimed MI. Ashton, laugh
ing. ssWhat did she say ~
90 she did her errand ana retired OF course
There was nothing to be said,
Mr. Ashton turned to go into the study, ant
as he did SO. his foot caught in the carpet, ant
he was nearly thrown down. Chrissy started il
alarm. but he recovered himself and said pet
| tishiy-
ssi wish you would have that carpet naiie'
down. | have stumbled over 1t twenty times i
the course of week, really believe !"
81 thought Amy had fastened j, y down, T
sura saw her at work there. The door mus
pull it out of place, think.
s.Oh, Of course there is some excellent reaso
for it's being out OF order. 1t seems to be tha
with all your ingenuity you might find some wa
1 of making 1t more secure.
j He turned into his study, shutting the doc
i alter him with unnecessary force, and Mrs. ASH
ton returned to the fire and arranged her worl
baske Tor the day, with something of clou
on her face. She was not left long undisturbet
for Mr.. Ashton's voice was soon heard callir