Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-14
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Effects or Heading
Griffith GAunt-HOw n Young
Woman was Cared OF Them.
ErOm the New YOrk sun.


Mrs. Miller, a young married lady, living
not far from Twenty-tourth street, has
been reading Griffith Gdunt, a story of jeal-
ousy, as everybody knows. Now Mrs.
Miller is herself little inclined to jeal-
ousy, though her worthy husband has new
e" given her cause for such n feelings
"What an awful thing it would be" thought
the little woman, III my husband should
20 off and marry another woman. as that
wicked Griffith did ~ The bare Thought
of such contingency made her feel Derv-
Gus. The morning after she had finished
the book Mr.. Miller startled Tor Philadel-
phia on matter of business, as he alleged.
This The wife believed till,iathe course of
themorning, she received a visit from Miss
Green, an elderly young lady, who was
still maiden. Evidently something was
the matter, as Miss Greeh's face indicated.
Alter considerable questioning she revealed
the secret. She had been to the depot to
see. some friends off by the train, and had
wit essed Mr.. Miller stepping on board
with a pretty young lady, Of whom he
seemed to have lcharge. Excited by the
story, poor Mrs. Miller needed no other
confirmation of her worst fears. Her hus-
b md was bent on committing bigamy, she
was sure. ''What would you do ii you
were in my place, Miss Green" she asked,
with sob. nd 90 after him and bring
him back" said Miss Green, comprising
her thin ps resOlutely. Mrs. Miller felt
so miserable that she could not have
moments peace till she had satisfied her
doubts. She decided to follow the proftered
advice. 1t was yet early, as Miss Green
had come up directly from the depot. There
was time to catch the 10 o'clock train.
Mrs. Miller dressed herself hastily, aud
taking a Broadway omnibus, was on hand
at the time.
In due season she arrived at Philadelphia,
and proceeded to the Continental Hotel.
Here she fell in with gentleman whom
she had known before her marriage. Feel
ing helpless, She with many tears, commtl-
nicated her dreadful suspicious, and be-
sought his advice. "Your husband will
probably be at the theater this evening""
said Mr.. B. "YOu had better go and con-
front him with the lady," But can't go
alone" Iwillaccompany you with pleas
ure." This was soon arranged. Mrs. Mill
Ter and her escort occupied seats in the
dress-circle. Looking anXiOusly about
Mrs. Miller finally discovered her husband
occupying seat not far off. But he t1ds
dlgRel She began to hope it was all rignt.
But just then the husband CHANGED to turn
round, aud, to his astOnishmeut, beheld the
wife whom he had left at home, in compa-
ny with gentleman whom he did not
know. He was net inclined to Jealousy,
but it looked bad. He instantly made his
way to his wile's seat, and with sternness
she had never before experienced, demand
ed the reason of her presence. "ln one
word" said he, tell if youhave deliberate
ly become faithless to me-" .' 'r
~ faithless" !" calculated Mrs. Miller, hor-
roT-struck ...M .M1r ... .r.."..r--
"Yes, madam" ...Y Ice.. ..- ..r....
"How can you dream of such thing,
Charles ?" and she was ready to cry.
because | find you here with this man."
said Charles, sayagely, ''when you ought to
be at home" .... .-... ....' .... .
ell thought you had run away with
another woman" explained Mrs. Miller;
81 really did, Charles; and so IL came al
ter yOu." ..5 .rr1a ..r . .#
The story was told after while, and it
turned out that young lady had been
placed in his charge by friend. Some
what ashamed, but very happy, Mrs. Mil
Ter transferred herself to her husbands
1charge, and returned the next evening,
perfectly cured of her jealous imaglnings.
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