The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-26
be uneasy. You know Pm safe. 4"

"Certainly," said her husband; but
when left to his own reflections, he be-
gan to ponder seriously upon the sub
jeCt thus presented for consideration
lie could not read he could not play,
or enjoy himself in any way, while the
chair was empty. In short, he found
that home had no real comfort without
his wife. The one thing needful to
make George Wilson's home pleasant
was not present.
81 declare" he said to himself, ;. II
did not think it would be so lonesome.
And can it be that she feels as | do when
she is here all alone? 1t must be So"
he pursued, thoughtfully; sit is just as
she says. Before we were married she
was happy in her childhood's home,
Her parents loved her, and they did all
they could to make her comfortable"
After this he walked up and down the
room several times, and then stopped
again and communed with himself.
81 can't stand this" said he. 81
should die in week. If Emma were
here l think could amuse myself very
well. How lonesome and dreary it is.
And only eight o'clock. Ideclare I've
a mind to walk down as far as Uncle
Johns and see if she is there. 1t would
be relief if / could only see her. |
won't go in. She shan't know yet |
held out so family"
George Wilson took another turn
across the room, glanced once more at
the clock, and then took his hat and
went out. He locked the door after
him, ard then bent his steps towards
Uncle Johns. 1t was a beautiful night,
and the air was keen and bracing He
was walking along with his eyes bent
upon the pavement, when he heard a
light step approaching him. He looked
up, and-he could not be mistaken
saw his wife. His first impulse was to
avoid her, but she had recognized him.
George" she said in surprise, 'can
this be you"
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"And do you pass your evenings at
homeY"
"Thisis the first time | have been out,
Emma, upon my word and even now
| have not been absent from the house
ten minutes. Imerely came out to take
the fresh air. But where areyou going!"
81 am going home, George; will you
90 with me. ?"
"Certainly," returned the husband.
She then took his arm, and they walk
ed on in silence.
When Emma had taken off her things
she sat down in her chair and looked at
the clock.
"You are at home very early to-
night" remarked George.
The young wife looked up into her
husbands face, and with an expression
half smiling and half fearful, she said:
81 will confess the truth, George-l
have given up the experiment. | man
aged to stand it last evening, but could
not bear it through tonight. When |
thought of you here all alone wanted
to be with you. l didn't feel right |
hav'nt enjoyed myself at all l have
not any home but this"
"Say yours?" cried George, moving.
his chair to his wife's side and taking
one of her hands. "Then let me make
confession l have stood it not whit
better. When l left the house This
evening, | could bear it no longer l
found that this was no longer home for
me while my wife was absent. |
thought would walk down to Uncle
Johns and see your face if possible. /
had gazed upon your empty chair till my
head ached."
The next evening was spent at home
by husband and wife; and was a season
Of much enjoyment. In short'time,
George began to realize how much COM
fort was to be found in quiet and
peaceful home, and the longer he en-
joyed this comfort, the more plainly did
he see and understand the simple truth
that it takes two to make happy home,
and if the wife is one party the husband
must be the other.