Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-05-08
CHAPTER xxx.
HOME LIFE.

Farewell, great Lana OF tne w est, Will
your mighty rivers and your grand lakes
your pomp and wealth, your shivering
cold and biting blast! All hail to thee, once
more soft Southern Cline, land ofthe magno
liza and the palm! Oft, midst the cold and
frozen SHOWS of that far northern cline, have
I pined for thy sunny warmth, thy gentle
breeze, thy singing birds, thy murmuring
rivulets and lovely skies of blue"
"Florimond," said Albert, resuming his
seat at her side, eve must now decide wheth'
er to 90 on to Madisonville for few days
visit, or turn aside to Clairemont."
81 do not care" said Florimond, indffer'
emily; 'just as you please"
"But it is just as you please, DEAR" said
Albert. "They would be very much graft
fed, no doubt, and they are so anxious to see
Berta; but We shall not 50 unless perfectly
agreeable to you. They were not kind to you
formerly, and I will not ask you to 60 there
unless you like"
81 have no objection to going for few
days." said Florimond. "If they do not treat
me kindly"
"Ifthey do not treat you kindly" interrupt
ed her husband, II promise you will not &C
back again So we will CO."
"They drove up to Judge Dandridges door
about sunset. Martha was standing near one
of the windows, and witnessing the arrival
ran out to the door.
"Mother! Ann 1t is Albert and darling
little Berta, and, gracious goodness is thai
Florimond? We are so surprised to see you I!
"Only surprised r' said Albert, in marked
manner "because ifyou are only surprised tc
see US, we will retrace our footsteps and find
some place where folks will be glad to sec us. .
These words had instantly a good effect
Florimond pleaded fatigue after tea, and re-
tired early, whereupon Albert took occasion tc
open his mind to his mother and sisters.
Mother" he began, 81 believe you have al
ways considered me dutiful, affectionate son
and that you, my sisters, avealways regarded
me a good brother. Well-love me, love my
wife, or if you cannot love her, treat her with
all due attention and respect-and don't re-
tail her faults to me! You must not interfere
between us as you did before. See what a
long estrangement and what unhappiness your
interference has partly caused. Don't try tc
mould Florimond according to your standard
She is not like you-never can be! You
might kill her in the vain attempt to make
her as you are, and then not succeed. And
what is more I don't want her changed in
any way for, just as she is, think her per
fection! I hope now, we understand each
other. The only farther remark have tc
make is, I know Florimond will always treat
you with proper kindness and respect and the
first unkind word to her, we will leave this
house and never darken your doors again p
And ever after this, Mrs. Albert Dandridge's
intercourse with her husbands family was ot
the most amicable and pleasant nature, which
shows the effect of few words itly spoken
Mrs. Dandridge's married life now glided
on calmly and smoothly. Albert kept his
word. Never was more affectionate or de-
voted husband. Florimond's present digni
fed and reserved manners suited his peculiar
nature, no doubt, much better than her for
mer untutored, demonstrative candor. Then
he had found fault with her continually now
nothing but soft words and appreciation fel
from his lips. Without these intervening
years of discipline and trial, it is matter O
grave doubt whether these two people, of such
totally incompatible dispositions and temper
aments-both possessed Of such iron wills
could have ever lived together in concord anc
harmony. Florimond was never merry
Oftentimes she was sad but Albert had never
known her otherwise. Fortunately for Flori
mond, and, perhaps, for Albert's continued
peace of mind, at this time he was absent from
home great deal. Generally, he was away
all day engrossed in business, and his wife
thus left undisturbed in the indulgence of he1
own pursuits. She would sit all day plunged
in deep thought, and then rise with suddel
start to see how late it was.
But she was always dressed for dinner
ready to receive her lord, and in the long even
ings she would sit at his side and convers
with him, or read to him, or in some way min
ister to his enjoyment. Albert was perfect,
satisfied and happy-as happy as his restles
ambition would allow for his mind wa
never at rest, bth constantly engaged and ab