The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-26
EVENINGS AT HOME.

tells the following pleasant story. The
husband, greatly to the annoyance ol
his young wife, had acquired the habit
of spending his evenings away from
home, and her earnest protest against
this practice resulted in his agreement
to stay in every evening for week, and
allow her to be absent. The result is
what might be expected in every case
where true and strong affection exists
between husband and wife:
Monday evening came, and George
Wilson remained true to his promise.
His wife put on her bonnet and shawl,
and he said he would remain at home
and keep house.
"What will you do when am
gomez" Emma asked.
80 shall read, and sing, and enjoy
myself generally"
every well shall be back early"
The wife went out, and the husband
was left alone. lie had an interesting
book, and he began to readit He read
till eight o'clock, and then he began to
yawn, and looked frequently at the
clock. The book did not interest him
as usual. Ever and anon he would
come to a passage which he knew would
please his wife, and so instinctively he
turned as though he would read it aloud;
and there was no wife to hear it. AT
half past eight o'clock he arose from his
chair and began to pace the floor and
whistle. Then he went and got his
flute and played several Of his tavorite
airs. After this he got chess-boaM,
and played game with an imaginary
partner Then he walked the floor and
whistled again. Finally the clock
struck nine, and his wife returned.
"Well, George" said she, 81 am back
in good time. How have you enjoyed
yourself"
Capitally," returned the husband,
81 had no idea it was so late. l hope
you have enjoyed yourself"
30, splendidly!" said his wife; 81
had no idea how much enjoyment there
was away from home. Home is dull
place after all, isn't it?"
"Why, no, I can't t.say that it is" re-
turned George, carelessfy, Gin fact"
he added, 81 rather like it."
81 am glad of that" retorted Emma,
"for we shall have a pleasant week
of it."
George WINGED at this, but he kept
his countenance, and determined to
stand it out.
On the next evening Emma prepared
to go off again.
81 shall be back in time," she said,
"Where are you going, Emma ?" her
husband asked.
go, can't tell exactly, l may go to
several places"
So George Wilson was left alone
again and he tried to amuse himself as
before, but he found it difficult task.
Ever'and anon he would cast his eyes
on that empty chair, and the thought
would come how pleasant it would be
if she were here! The clock struck
nine, and he began to listen for the steps
of his wife. Half an hour more slipped
by and he became very nervous and un-
easy.
II declare" he muttered to himself,
after he had listened for some time in
vain, "tbis is too bad. She ought not
to stay out SO late"
But he happened to remember that he
often remained away much longer than
that, so he concluded that he must make
the best of it.
Alta quarter to ten Emma came home.
ga little late am | not?" she said,
looking up at the clock. "But ] fell in
with some friends. How have you en-
joyed yourself?"
"First rate" returned George brave
ly. 81 think home is capital place"
ESPECIALLY when man can have it all
to himself" added the wife, with side
glance at her husband. But he made
no reply.
On the next evening Emma prepared
to 90 out as before, but this time she
kissed her husband ere she went, and
seemed to hesitate about leaving.
"Where do you think of going"
George asked, in an under tone.
81 may drop in to see Uncle John,"
replied Emma, "However, you won't