Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-09-17

Dear little thing! She understands and
maintains that woman's true honor and
didnity are in submission. My will, of
course, will always be her law. As you
say, am indeed singularly blessed, and /
am all the more grieved on your account.
But, Thurstone, don't misunderstood me.
Ii Emily were otherwise disposed, she
would have to bow her will to my author
ity' | would sacrifice anything rather
than acknowledge or tolerate doctrines
which tend to the unsexing of woman,
and the placing her in u position above
her husbands lawful authority and ordi-
nation. Yes, would even rather give up
Emily, than do as you have done. Only
hope and believe that in the end you
will not have to sacrifice anything"
Thurstone groaned.
mo, no; she'll prove reasonable, you
may be sure. I'll send Emily to talk to
her about woman's duty.
at would be of no use," Thurstone
said, sadly, "she's so much under the in
l4uClCc Vi iHcOuOSld lJcIllOH.
"Ay, yes; just SO. Theodosia Lemon
And poor Marcus Verdon's going to
marry that girl. What a life is before
him! Well, how a man can deliberately
put himself for his whole existence under
absolute pctticoat government is a mys-
terry to me-"
"Shc is u kindly hearted, impulsise
woman" Jacob said, trying to talk CON-
rosedly; "but | wish she hadn't infected
Corinna with her dangerous and lamenta-
bic doctrines"
"Oh, she is perfect tornado. Poor
Marcus! How | pity him, But he's
quie; fellow by nature, and he'll submit
l tell you what, Thurstone, these are
dangerous times; the whole foundation Of
a yirtuous society are endangered if
women be not kept in their proper place
| honor and thank you, and | hope to see
You happy before long with a good and
devoted wilo-when Corinna Masters re-
turns TO her senses"
Mr.. Thurstone really had made heavy
sacrifice Helovcd Coriuna dearly; had
loved her and mentally associated her
with all his fortunes, prospects and hopes
for years. He had thought that she loved
him, and looked up to him sufficiently to
be guided by his advice and his authority.
1t was bitter pain stunning shock to
him. when he found that she would not
yield. But he saw no possible good in
marriage under such circumstances, and
so he doomed himself, if it must be, to
solitude and suffering.
Next Sunday he preached to special.
ly full congregation. Corinna sat with
her mother in her accustomed place. Miss
Masters looked pale, but very resolute.
She was quite resolved to 90 through
with it. No one should say that she was
weak enough to absent herself from duty
for single day because of her wounded
feelings. No, if he could stand and
preach, she could sit and listen. What
man dare, | dare" she might have said.
Mr.. Thurstone took for his text the
words Of Paul, "For the man is not of
tae woman, but the woman OF the man;
neither was the man created for the wo-
man, but the woman for the man.
On this text he preached very power
ful sermon, TO which Miss Corinna listened
with kindling eyes, BIT without movement.
ale has determined to insult me in the
face of all the people," she thought to
herself; "but he shall see that his words
have no longer any weight with me. Why
can none Of US women be allowed to an
swer him? The Il he will come"
Theodosia Lemon, who was present
with her fance, had not patience to wait
70, the coming time. She actually got
up from her pew, gathered her rustling
silk about her, and in slow, stately motion
walked out of the church in the middle
of the preachers discourse. From the
corner Of her eye she flashed an electric
command to her lover, Mr.. Verdon, -
follow her Perhaps he had not seen or
understood the command; perhaps he was
too ;imid to walk out Of church during
the sermon, even when preceded and en-.
couraged by Ills Theodosia. Anyhow he
remained in his place, with his eyes mildly
fixed on The floor.
What q noble sermon - Mrs. Meeker
said 10 her daughters, as they walked
home. at was too splendid for any
thing
Indeed it was, mamma" said her
daughter Lucy.
Her daughter Rachel only tossed her
head. Rachel had been to more than
one meeting of the Woman's Club.
did you see how rudely Theodosia
Lemon behaved ?" the elderly lady went
on.
"Oh, yes, mamma" answered Lucy;
"and did you obs We Corinna Masters ?
How angry she looked! l never liked
her,"
"He preached at her, my love. Every
one knew that. Oh, she deserves it all.
How splendid of him! What noble
self.sacriice He reminds me sometimes
of Junius Brutus condemning his wife,"
"Only Brutus didn't condemn hisiwife,
mamma" Miss Rachel observed, sarcastic.
ally.
II beg your pardon, Rachel. Tread it
in Shakespeare long ago. He condemned
his wife, Portia, and thrust dagger into
her lower limb
ooh, mamma, what a mess you are
making Of it,
81 think, mamma" said Lucy, mildly,
"you are mistaking one Brutus for an
other"
uWell. Iucy. that has nothing to do