The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-06-17
ROMANCE In REAL LIFE.
A Young Mechanic Loses a Wife by n
Foolish hAct-Subsequent Happy Re.

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union.
From the Albany Evening Journal, 9th.
About three years ago, good looking,
stalwart young mechanic went from this
city to accept an advantageous oferiR the
town of Salem, Washington county. Being
unmarried and rather fond Of society, 1t
was not long before James West, as we
shall call him, acquired circle of acqualn-
tance which embraced at least all the pret-
test girls in the town. After be-
slowing attentions indiscriminately,
thereby causing many hearts to beat
with jealous rage and envy, he
suddenly became more reserved in his de-
meanor, and from thenceforth devoted
himself to but one, young lady whose
personal attractions we're only surpassed
BY her amiable character and varied accom-
pl1shments, named Kate -, daughter OF
a well-to-do farmer of Washington county.
West hHd evidently heard the edmonton,
''faint heart never won fair lady, for he
pressed his suit with an srdor which soon
received its reward, and their engagement
was announced.
Six months afterward, on bright, sunny
day in May, the puptials were celebrated.
After marriage they settled down to house
keeping in neat little cottage, surrounded
with all which happy young couple could
desire, and everything seemed to augur
well for long and tranquil life of domestic
bliss.
But in an evil hour their bright hopes
were shadowed. a former acquaintance
happening in the village was met by the
young husband, and, while recalling old
times, social drink was proposed. faint
show of resistance on the part of West, and
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other. AS the liquor mounted to his brain,
all thought of the sweet young wife at home
faded from his mind, and the rest of the
night was spent in hilarious debauchery.
Poor Kate, having passed lonely even
ing, retired to rest, framing thousand ex-
cuses for her husbands absence. In the
morning she awoke in an agony of terror
at finding herself still alone, and hastily
finging on some clothes, opened the door
to go in search of him. Imagine her hor-
ror at beholding the one she loved so well
lying across the step besmeared with filth,
In the worst stage of intoxication. The
sight was so horrible that for time she
was unable to move or act. Then, as if
having formed a sudden resolution, she
hastily dragged him in, dressed herself,
and left the house.
The husband awoke from his drunken
stupor shortly after, and calling for Kate
was astonished at receiving no answer.
The thought occurred to him that his con-
duct The night before had driven her away.
A week passed by, and although the con-
seience-stricken husband made every search
and inquiry, no trace of the lost one could
be found. A year elapsed, and, having
given up all hope of ever regaining his lost
happiness, the husband threw up his situa-
ton, sold his furniture and came to this
city, where he secured employment as a
machinist.
few days ago, happening to be in Troy
on business, while passing upon Second-st.
he came face to face with his wife. The
recognition was mutual, and, with the old
love yelling up IN their breasts, they were
once more united.
Half crazed at the sight which met her
eyes on that fatal morning, she had fed
from the house and taken the cars to Troy,
fortunately securing a situation in dress
making establishment, were she preferred
remaining rather than be the companion of
one who would so inebriate himself
And now after being separated for more
than year, they have resumed house
keeping in this city; the husband, on his
part, with firm determination never to do
aught that would cause his wife a moments
anhappiness; and she, with desire to
brighten their new home with love that
will make it lasting, and full of confidence
that he will be true to his word.