Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-11-03
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1NFLUENCE OF A WIFE. :

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said Edward f. passiOnately to his wife.
The night had passed, but its cold wind had
entered the house, as Mrs.1F. with sor7
rowful heart undid the lock. .g-ugU ,il ...y
"lt Is late, Edward, and could not keep
from slumbering." . ig.3 3-i qg..cr ...r5
lie said nothing in return to this, but
flung himself into a chair and gazed intent
ly on the fire. His son climbed upon his
knee, and putting his arms around his
fathers neck, whispered, Papa what has
mama been crying for?" u..n. 10. 80
Mr.. +. started, and shook off his boy,
and said, with violence, SECT to bed sir;
what business has your mother toilet you
be up at this hourYr rt s.,.lr. ,tt ir ~ 81 .s,
The poor childls lower lip pouted, but he
was at the time too much frightened TO cry.
His sister silently took him up, and when
he reached bis bed his heart discharged itself
In noisy grief. The mother heard his cry,
ing, and went to him, but soon returned to
the parlor. She leaned upon her husband
and thus addressed him: ".as9h aa. sr sn
."Edward, will not upbraid you on ac-
count of your harshness to me, but i'm
plOre you not to act in this manner before
your Children. You are not, Edward, what
you used to, bel these heavy eyes tell of
wretchedness, as well as bad hours. You
wrong me, you wrong yourself, thus to let
my hand show | am your wife, but Mt
the same time let your heart know single
ness in matters of moment. | am aware
of the kind of society in which. you have
lately INDUCED. Tell me, Edward, for
heavens sake, tell ! We are ruined; is it not
SOP" r.... gg.. .o.,g ..,...f.r
Edward had not word to say to his wife;
but mans tears are more awful than his
words. &c.. - ..df |ir.i..t.ry.. ..r Do ..ai
"Well, be it so, Edward; our Children
may suffer from our fall, but it will redOub-
lie my eXertions for them. And as for my
self, you do not know me if you think that
circumstances can lessen my feeling for
them. A woman's love is like the plant
which shows its strength the more it is trod-
den on. Arouse yourself, my husband! 1t
is true your father has cast you off, and you
are indebted to him in a serious sum; but
he is not all the world-only consider your
wife in that light" ..at.. .uII. .......-
A slight tap was heard at the door, and
Mrs. +. went to ascertain the cause. She
returned to her husband. .r ~. r. D.. De-.
MARY is at the door she says you always
kissed her before she went to bed"
"My child, my child" said the father,
fGod bless you! L am not well, Mary"
"Nay, do me Tonight. Go to rest now,
give me one of your pretty smiles in the
morning, and your father will be happy
again" .rg D.. p. ...-.. ..r..,.-. ~. ~.
Mr.. +. was persuaded by his af1ectionate
partner to retire; but sleep and rest was not
for him-his wife and children had once
given him happy dreams; but now the ruin
he had brought upon them was an awaken
ing reality. When the light of the morn
ing family appeared above the line of the
opposite houses, Mr.. f. arose. ....
"Where are you going, Edward ?" said
his watchful wife. y..- "
II have been considering" he replied
calmly, "and / am determined to try my
father. He loved me when was boy he
was proud of me. 1t is true, have acted
dishonorably by him, and should, no doubt
have ruined him. Yesterday spoke
harshly OF him, but did not then know
myself. Your deep affection, my dear wife,
has completely altered me. / will make up
for i'll will, indeed will. Nay, don't
grieye me in this way-this is worse to me
than all. will be back soon"lus.. -a
The Children remained in the breakfast
room. Mary was ready with her smile, and
the boy was anxious for the notice of his
father. In short time Mr.. f. returned.
.sWe must sink, my love! he will not help
me-. He upbraided me I; j did not, could
not answer him a word. % He spoke kindly
| Of you and our little ones, but he cast me
off toreverW .l. r..... ...l. -.. 81.
The distressed man had scarcely said this,
when person rudely came in. The pur-
port of his visit was soon perceived, In the
name of F.'s fatherhe took possession OF the
property, and had the power to make +. a
prisoner. y.nti. .lga- .. I.tt.li "L...I
lyon shall not take papa away" said the
little son, at the same time kicking at the
Mama, whispered Mary, "mustmy faith
er go to prison? Won't they let us go
..'Here comes my authority" said the dep
uty sheriff. The elder Mr.. Il. doggedly
placed himself in chair. .ifr.esH sY..
'sYou shall not take papa away" cried out
the little boy to his grandfather. -r
.'Whatever may have been my. conduct,
SIR" said the miserable Edward, ''this is un-
kind in you. | have not single feeling
for myself but my wife and myachildren
you have no right to harass them with
your presence" t.. .lt IL, r..i
"Nay, husband, Responded Mrs. F., "think
not of me. Your father can not distress
me. L have not known you from your
childhood as he has done, but he shall see
how can cling to you in your poverty.
lost sight of his own thoughtless years."
| The old gentleman directed his law agent
to leave the room. He then slowly and
nervolisly answered thus:
''Madam, l have not forgotten my own
| thoughtless days. have not forgotten
that had wife as aIniable and noble
minded as yourself, and have not forgot
ten that your husband was the tavorite
child. An old man hides his sorrows, but
let not the world think him unteeling, es-
pecially as that world taught him to do so.
The distress that / have this moment
caused, was premeditated on my part. 1t
| has its full effect. A mortal gets advise by
single steps and may think the victim must
return by degrees. know Edwards
disposition, and that with him single
leap was sufficient. The leap he has taken.
He is again in my memory as the fayorite
of his poor mother; the laughing eyed
young Of a 49, psbaw! -a-an old fool
for what ami I crying?" = .lL..'''Iti IA ,ui
q Little Mary had insensibly drawn herself
towards the old philosopher, and without
uttering word, pressed his hand and put
her handkerchief to her eyes. The boy
also left his parents and walked up to the.
old malfs knees, and ndturning up his round
cheek said "Then you won't take papa
away ~
mo, you iinprudent little rascal; but
will take you away, and when your moth
er comes tor, you, will treat her SO well
chat will make your father follow after"
Thus came happiness at the heels of ruin.
If husbands oftener appreciate the ex-,
n1isite and heavef1- likh affpctinn iof thpir