The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-06-16
Another Romance in Real Life.

The Albany Journal tells how young man
lost his wife, by foolish act, and OF their subse-
quent happy reunion: -,
About three years ago good-looking, stall
wart young mechanic went from this city to ac-
cept an advantageous offer in the town OF Sa.
lem, Washington County. Being unmarried
and rather fond of society, it was not long before
James West, as we shall call him, acquired
circle of acquaintance that embraced at least
all the prettiest girls in the place. After be-
slowing attentions indiscriminately, thereby
causing many hearts to beat with jealous rage
and envy, he suddenly became more reserved
in his demeanor, and from thenceforth devoted
himself to but one, young lady whose per-
sonal attractions were only surpassed by her
amiable character and varied accomplishments,
named Kate -, daughter of a well.to-do
farmer of Washington county. West had evi-
dently heard the admonition that "faint heart
never won fair LADY," for he pressed his suit
with an ardor that soon received its reward, and
their engagement was announced
Six months afterward, on bright, sunny day
in May, the nuptials were celebrated. After
marriage they settled down to housekeeping
in neat little cottage, surrounded with all that
happy young couple could desire, and every
thing seemed to augur we'll for long and tran
quill 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. A faint show of resistance on the
part of West, and the drink was taken, follow
ed soon by another 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 evening, re-
tired to rest, framing thousand excuses TOR
her husbands absence In the morning she
awoke in an agony of terror at finding herself
still alone, and hastily Ainging on some clothes,
opened the door to 60 in search of him. I'M
agine her horror at beholding the one she loved
so we'll lying across the step, besmeared with vii
filth, in the worst stage of intoxication. The
sight was so horrible that for q time she was
unable to move or act. Then, as if having
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 aston
ished at receiving no answer. The thought oc-
Cured to him that his conduct of the night be-
fore had driven her away. A week passed by,
and although the conscience-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 ms sltua-
ton, sold his furniture, and came to this city,
where he secured employment as machlnlst'
A few days ago, happening to be in Troy on
business, while passing up Second street ne
came face to face with his wife. The recoogni-
ton was mutual, and with the old Lore yelling
up in their hearts they were once more united.
Half-crazed at the sight which met her eyes on
that fatal morning, she had fled from the house
| and taken the cars for TrOy fortunately secu-
ring situation in a dress-making establish
ment, where she preferred remaining rather
than be the companion of one who would so
imbrute himself.
And now, after being separated for more than
a year, they have resumed housekeeping. in
this city-the husband, on his part, with firm
determination never to do aught would cause
his wife a moments unhappiness, 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.