The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-03
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I'd been away from home a whole year
Mr.. Willis says it seems five to him-and
yet I've been enjoying myself ever so
much"
"I am glad to hear it." said Mrs.
Martin.
"Your happiness is feeting," said Mrs.
Glenn.
They spoke SO solemnly that Mrs. Willis
thought that something unpleasant must
have happened to one of them.
Every one well, | hope p she said
more gravely
"Quite, said Mrs. Martin, with sigh.
Anything new 2" said Mrs. Willis.
"No, said Mrs. Glenn, People are as
wicked as ever, aud that is as old as
Satan"
Mrs. Black has been overclmrging her
for extras, or the chambermad has let the
milkman kiss her" thought Mrs. Willis.
"And what fine weather we are having, &"
she added aloud.
"Yes' said Mrs. Martin, with a little
groan, 81 often think of those lines in
the hymn h
Where every prospect pleases
Aud only man IL viie.'
How vile man is sometimes" said Mrs.
Glenn.
"Ah, said Mrs Martin
81 shouldn't wonder if Mr. Glenn had
been flirting with some one, " thought Mrs.
| Willis.
81 have the photographs OF all sister
Sarah's children, said Mrs. Willis. an
show them to you you like"
"Thank you, Mrs. Willis" said Mrs.
Glenn "but our hearts are full of serious
thoughts just now. We are thinking too
much of evil hearts to look at innocent
children's faces. We have come to tell you
something, Mrs. Willis"
"I knew something was on your mind, "
said the unsuspicious woman to herself ;
but she merely gave little bow and looked
with attention.
"You are young, Mrs. Willis" said Mrs.
Martin.
Comparatively young" added Mrs.
Glenn.
"And you don't know yet how very
wicked this world isl said Mrs Martin.
"Ah, no, said Mrs. Glenn.
"Nor what men are,' said Mrs. Martin.
"You don't often faint do you? ?' asked
Mrs. Glenn.
"I-never," said Mrs. Willis.
"That is WE'LL" said Mrs. Martin, 81
fear we will agitate you very much.'
Mrs. Willis began to look grave.
"No accident has happened, " she falter-
ed. "Mr. Willis--T saw him leave the
house ten minutes ago-nothing has-?"
GAS far as we know, Mr.. Willis is per-
fectly safe and WE'LL" said Mrs. Glenn,
severely.
Mrs. Willis, | feel it my duty as a
friend, to warn you that you should not
have earthly idols. Your one thought ap-
pears to be your husband. There are other
people to whom terrible things could hap
pen."
"And idols of clay may easily be shat
tered, said Mrs. Martin.
|
first" said Mrs. Willis.
"I am sure shall be distressed to hear
that anyone has met with a misfortune, -
Mrs. Willis also added.
"We all meet with misfortunes sooner
or later" said Mrs. Glenn and again /
say you think too much of one sinful
man." us
clam not aware that requested advice
on the subject" said Mrs. Willis "and i
scarcely think woman could love so good
husband too well, or honor him too
much. 4...
"Good ~ cried Mrs. Martin.
d" Mrs. Willis" said Mrs. Glenn, Show
do you know he is better than any other
man-that he is not even untrue to you P''
Mrs. Willis started to her feet in indig-
nation. uab
" How dare you-'' she began.
"stop,' said Mrs. Glenn. "We have
come to speak, and will speak. 1t is our
duty TO unmask hypoerite."
"Mrs. Willis scarlet with anger, re-
manned standing.
Mrs. Martin began to look happy. Mrs.
Glenn even smiled.
"My dear friend" she said, "we be-
lieve that you ought to know that you are
dreadfully deceived. While you have been
absent your husband has devoted himself
to another lady-a beautiful girl--who ar
rived Immediately after your departure
We have seen him kiss and embrace her.
have we not, Mrs. Martin 2"