Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-01-11
NUMBER l.
The Romance OF Replcvin.

From love to law is a step which is frequently
taken, especially in this city, where Jonn anu
Matilda grow amarous in April, are married IN
May, are jocund in June, antagonistic in August
and are separated in September But to retrace
their steps, and pass from the law and the
Judges to the County Clerk and clergyman is
thing reserved for couple. That couple
was the Pendergasts They, though not among
the learned of EARTH have found out now 10
make the arid soil of suit of replevln bloom
with the flowers of renascent love. The couple
would not understand this sentence, but it is
true nevertheless. Richard and Sarah were
united some years ago, thus becoming one In the
eye of the Jaw, but to all intents and purposes
two. They had wedding trip to Calumet. But
soon after their return, young Love, who was TO
have stayed with them through life, He'd, and
went back to Calumet, perhaps. Certainly he
did not stay in their household.
The natural results followed. She ceased TO
honor and obey. He quit supporting and pro-
tectng She scolded and he swore. She Ia
bored and he loafed. Finally he took to what is
called "drowuing sorrow in the bowl" and
drowned his senses as we'll as his sorrows there
The excellent woman, getting nothing from
her husband was compelled to support her nu-
merous family single handed, for love is not nee
essary for numerous family She worked in the
West Division, where her house was. She went
on in this way nowise cheered and stimulated
by the conduct Of her husband, until at last,
seeing that the sight of his intoxication was the
only recreation he could give her, she sued for
divorce Three weeks ago the decree was grant
ed and Sarah found herself maid again, plus
several children, and much experience, which
was probably of much more value. But that de-
cree which was to be her passport to future
happiness, merely served to introduce her to a
little additional trouble. There was furniture TO
be divided-furniture fraught with the tenderest
of memories-the bed which he lay when
fuddled, the chairs with which he had threat
ened her, and the fat-irons she had playfully
tossed at him. All, all, had a history. They
brought back the old days as she gazed upon
them. But in an unguarded moment he seized
them.
She replevined, and the matter was to come
before Justice SchGnewald but ere the appoint
ment day this couple had on several occasions
tried to settle the squabble in the good old way
that is, by calling Names pulling hair, scratch
ing and striking. For this they were arrested
and fined small sums commensurate with the
gravity of their offenses
The replevin case was set for Friday. Both
were early at the spot, supported by their wit
nesses Another suit was in progress. There
was little room and so both sat on the same
bench Naturally both scowled, both looked the
other way.
But some subtle magnetism began to work.
Some charm of other days, not yet devoid of
force, overcame him. His face grew smooth,
grew tender, even. One arm, hitherto obstin-
ately folded, slowly, gently glided to the back of
her person the other arm extended, and the two
hands were clasped.
And she, the plaintiff, the sufferer, said moth
ing, expostulated, but yielded to his clasp,
and allowed the fellow to go with the second
courtship The witnesses thought it queer.
The bystanders thought it funny. They were
oblvious.
Before the trial preceding theirs was over:
n fhpvh had n q Richard
the County Clerks office, procured license, re-
turned to Sch9newald's 8 room, she withdrew her
suit, they again welded, and will be hap
py all the days of their lives-if he is not drunk
on Sunday or she does not snap on Saturday.
Chicago Tribune.