Middletown transcript., 1868-01-11
MDDLEToWN SATURDAY MORNING. JANUARY H.

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SO swectly "The harp that once through
Tara's Halls" few evenings before as he
approached the house. l answered it was
my sister, to whom this guitar belongs,
and who often sings at twilight, lie
seemed disappointed, I thought, at my
want of musical. talent; but it soon passed
as diverted his thoughts by lively con-
versation. / knew that I possessed at
least one talent, that of being good con-
versationalist, and beside was endowed
with great personal beauty. q say this
without vanity.) So I exerted myself to
atone in his mind for my deficiency ip
music. How well l succeeded you may
Judge, as that evening he breathed into
my ear-the sweetest words woman ever
hears love you: From the first I
admired you, and it has strengthened into
deep. strong love. Does your heart an
swcr minef"
As I answered not, from strong emo
ton, he went on: 81 know your friends
consider me but as stranger yet; but
you know, Emma, our heaGIs proclaim us
friends. Will you not be my friend for
life-my own true wife p
/ simply placed my hand in his as he
drew ME to him, murmuring "my own,"
and pressing kissing after kiss on lips,
check and brow. ..... ..I.....
Having gained my mothers consent to
our union, the wedding day was fixed for
October 90, the same day my sister was
to be married to Martin St. Claire, an old
schoolmate. s.a.a q. ....... .,. .....
The wedding day rolled round, and was
as bright and beautiful as brides could
wish. All seemed happy with us, even
our mother, although l knew she was sad
at losing us from her frequent involuntary
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Many guests were present to witness the
double bridal and partake Of the bounteous
viands to follow. Never were happier
brides than we. Our mother had spared
no expense in our outfit, and as we entered
the parlor, each dressed alike i'll snowy
/ white, from the wreath and veil to the
satin slippers; murmur ran around the
room, chow beautiful" How proudly I
leaned on my husbands arm as We crossed
the room after the congratulations were
over. / had not fear for the future.
my bark would sail triumphantlyqover
life's troubled waters without sail Shred
ed" I thought. s"' y. .l...- p'..
After the friends had departed, Charles
and said lively good byes and rode down
to our future home. We were accompanied
only by my old nurse, who said '' You
must not leave me, Miss Emma, where
you 60, 60 too
My happiness was supreme that first
year of my married life. I saw my mother
and sister frequently, and was compara-
lively free from care. At the end of a
year, my little daughter Alice, whom 1
named for my sister, came to bless me
still further. Oh, the depth of mothers
love for her frst-bornl 1t is SO new and
warm; not diminishing the love for a
husband, but seemingly part of it! As
the days went by, the little one grew in
beauty and stature, delighting us with her
intelligence and grace. 5....g
Two more happy years sped quickly
away, bringing a little sister for Alice !;
but SO unlike her. Gerty was so dark,
having large black eyes and hair, while
Alice. my little sunbeam, was blue-cyed
and sunny-haired, type of her father.
Twas nurses delight to attend these
children of her young missus," as she
called me. She would watch over them
constantly and as faithfully as a mother.
had not felt strong since Gerty's birth,
and my mother, who had been staying
with me, still remained until should get
well. ltwas in the mild November wealth
er, so lovely in our State. The blue mist
hoyering over the hills and resting near
the forests identifying the landscape indie
scribably. Itwas very quiet in our lovely
home; the prattle of the negro children
at play, the singing of birds, and the hum
ming Of insects sporting in the gorgeous
autumn flowers alone breaking the stiffness.
Charles had ridden up to town, and nv
mother and alone occupied the pleasant sit
ting-room. Mother was sitting in an easy
chair knitting socks for baby, and I was
lying on lounge watching the flickering
sunlight on the carpet, feeling much more
like myself and hoping soon to be strong
enough for gallop on Kate, my spirited
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