National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-09-27
MY WIFE'S VISION.

At the time of which | write ! was
master Of the brig Argonaut, sailing be-
tween Portland and Rio Janero, a matter
of from sixty to seventy days length,
| had been married about two years to
Emil, Ilasbrouk. My wife was a young
woman Of uncommon good sense, and had
waited quietly at her mothers house IN
Cambridge until | WAS whole master of
the Argonaut, and my worldly goods be-
came sufficient wherewith TO endow a
wife. when we were married after long
trial of mutual love and faith.
Between Emily and her mother there
existed an unusual affection and intimacy.
The two women were all that were left of
n once large and prosperous family. Lit
tie bv little the property had vanished,
one by one the sons had died, and when
old Captain Hasbrouk was lost down in
the Cult. his widow and one little c'ild
we're left alone and poorly provided for.
Like most New England women Mrs.
H4s',rouk knew how to make little 20 a
great way, and Emily was well educated.
Mrs. Hasbrouk was like mother to me
ALWAYS. and when | took Emily away on
nv first voyage after We were married, !
think | was almost ms near crying as my
bride at lea.iug the dear old lady and the
snug lttle home.
Emily vas wonderful sailor hnd made
the VOYAGES with me like an old tar, never
being in the least affected by weather or
waves. and always bright and cheerful.
'The captan'- lady, was greatly adm
red bv the crew for her strength of mind
and sea worthness,' and to me she was
of course. a great Joy and comfort, for |
have slwavs pitied the lonely sea -farng
men who have to leave their wives ashore.
On the 81 Of August We were preparing
to, another trip, and Emily and | went
down 70 Cambridge to bid her mother
oood.ty We had happy day together.
and Mrs Hasbrouk was looking so well
and bright that I spoke of it, and com
nliunpted her on her good looks.
..Yes Georoe." she said, 81 have new
or felt betrer. and if it were not that you
are Going To take Emily away again, !
would saw | never felt in better spirits. |
only hone NV dear children. that we may
all meet again in this way when Won come
homer she added. with something of
oolomritv in her tone
FmiIv Kissed her. and told her that we
oil ,noont to he inst so well and happv
when we met again. "And don't mind,
nanny dear about writing to me. for
Georoe saws there can be no communica-
,io, hatwaen this and Rio before we shall
he On our homeward trip"
~ cannot hear from YOU, INV darling.
hsf,re I soc youYn Mrs. Hasbrouk asked
as she walked to the little gate with u.s.
~Not unless NV wrath should visit
von.r Emily said. iaughingly thoughtless
H. as she gave he, mother a final EN-
brace.
Mrs. Hasbrouk's farewell to me was
very loving and tender, as she blessed me
and bade me take care of her darine
child. She always put Emily under my
protection in this way, Just MS she had
done at the time of our commencing the
VOYAGE of life together. so that was per
netuallv having renewed the pride and
humility of a new made husband when
was bidding Mrs. Hasbrouk farewell.
When we were in the cars, bound fol
Portland Emily said to me. at is such 8
comfort to me, George. to have seen
,notber looking so well before sail"
was Glad foo. and we started on our out.
yard course with fine weather and light
hearts
We had month of undisturbed clear
skv The wind blew especially for oul
benetit and we were making an uncom