The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-09-19

long, long ago, even in the honeymoon it
self. William was still the kindest of hus-
bands, and the most loving and indulgont
of fathers; and when this was said it mat
tered little to speak of troubles, for with
good husband, much sorrow may be cheer
fully borne. But thus far there had been
no sorrow Worldly riches had increased
so that the little place in which they lived
was now their own, free from all debts.
The business was still thriving, and would
become more so, as the village increased in
size and William continued his old habits
of industry. Every one pronounced him
rising man, and what everybody said must
be true. Even his old friend jim had
ceased to urge the temperance cause so
strongly upon him, and had nearly arrived
at the conclusion that William James was
one of the very few who might with safety
indulge in the "three glasses a day"
Regularly were the three glasses taken
at the village saloon, that stood near to the
blacksmith shop, and as regularly was
sum equivalent to their cost handed to Liz
zie upon his return from daily work. At
first, it was done in a joke, but at length
became a thing Of course-a fixed habit,
which would have been difficult to break
up. No question was ever asked as to the
disposition Of the money. " Here are your
three glasses" he would say, and a quiet
"thank YOU" was the wife's reply. sr1
| Lizzie's pleasant reflections were inter-
rupted by the sound of footsteps. She list
ened ; it was certainly William. Yes, it
was his step and yet it fell on the wife's
ear with adifferent sound from usual, and
it was with an uncertain and almost hesi-
tating feeling that she rose to opon the
| door, .a ara t.L Leaiiouf' seoul
sis it you, William?n she asked, before
she turned the key. ai @icV YiHa
f"Who else should it bep Open tile door
quickly, and not keep me standing on the
steps all night" ''H n9ihR EHada aa' p
Never before had William spoken in so
abrupt and hasty manner and Lizzie look
ed at him in astonishment as she hastily
did as he desired. 1aeh ,1s5b mG',''N
"What is the woman looking at P'' he
exclaimed, in the same harsh voice. i'One
I would think she never saw a man before.
Cannot you give me some supper?' D. 'f. 2A
| "t.Your supper is ready, William, the
4 wife replied, mildly, She said no more for
] her heart was very full, and she could with
I difficulty restrain her tears, a moment 5
| reflection, however, restored her composure.
Something very unusual must have occur
red to irritate her husband to, So, ,pneopi-
mon degree. II was her duty to endeay-
or to soothe linn, a to divert his mind and
and bring him into,a a better state. With
this view, after placing his supper before
him, she chatted very cheerfully concern
ing the little, incidents of the after
noon,i of heipleasant. tea at father'si her
4 disappointmentth that he could not joinu her
4 there, and how little Willie hadl wished
that father could uonly have ,rhad a
4 piece ofigrandma'sl nice cake, and baby
4 Lizzie had seemed TO miss bim7when they
4 returned home, and wouldlbe etarfiedI from
room 10 room, MS if searching for somo-
\ thing sd o. l1yishgl y,U ~ l!rdo ii 51uil
I -,rosall this and much more, 9Iieo listened
In silence, and made no kindly response! u
LizHie was sad but not discouraged; (; and
! wiieii Tie lefth hthe'table, and threw himself
upon tIie' old-fashiohed lounge, which was
! his favorite place Of evening rest, she Seat
! ed herself ap6dh Iew.stooi at his side, and
Looked stfeeetiqhatelyb s ed iPP IN his fSPe, % she
Il whispered /:
,WaWIhat is the mater ,dear, f4 N VIII 2ro This
| is the anniversary Of phrl marriage, and
you have NOT spoken ppo binddaw tsSour
\ poor little Yite." ."ylsiznh 10 obads q ,oSyt
This appeal, in some degrees Restored
7 limStp himselfn nAn0 indeed, the nice lctp
\ Of tea had doua him1goods1sI iUi ;sodo
s"Neyer heed me tonight, sIizzicsi he
said, am tired, and out Of sodtsA Totoll
the tratll L wds pepsuadsdlto talseani oxtta
1 glass ohtwo %hhredahayob beenl this afterl
\ noonp and 81 waAia iittie TOO m,fcll afor ghel
Mylgood supper hasafearly set me irigqlt
lowesetg ahdia goodIhigAt's rest WIN make
nalli@sH. aWlmtistHs fmattef9, ho&,. liftas
X woman 9'' he asked, as she, sat Inotionle8,i
\ and hiadeilo respohse| 81 win treat you
i as well as ! have done myself, Here is tic
kplfce Of SIX glasses. VA99 y i'o 'Ni pnN
# fSS money qEa8p5Issis Fl Upon tss 400, aS5 Sfs
aHwithI elaspsd handsy She exclaimed I ead 4
! "My dear husband, oh, my husband, ,will
lyop not give II up 4 altogether ut wY4qlh
4 4 be bpta little, saHriaes now;ispd Oh, ybsr
lieys me- itlA ths.only safe course, Think