Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1875-04-08
COURTSHIP AFTER MARRIAGE.

Now tins is wnaU ctll cohlior',
said Madge Harley, as she sat down
by her neighbOr's fire one even
ing; "here you arc at your sewing,
with the kettle steaming on the hob,
and the tea things on the table, ex-
pecting every minute to hear your
husbands step, and see his kind face,
look in at the door. All. if my hus-
band was but like yours, Janet"
''He is like mine in many OF his
ways." said Janet, with smile. sand
if YOU will allow me to speak plainly,
he would be still more like him if you
would take more pains to make him
comfortable.
"What do you mean?' cried Madge.
"Our house is as clean as yours; l
mend my husbands clothes, and
cook his dinners as carefully as any
woman in the parish, and yet he new
er stays at home of an evening, while
Won sit here by your fire night after
night, as happy as can be.
"As happy as can be on earth" said
her friend, gravely; ''yes, and shall
tell YOU the secret Of il, MadgeF
81 wish you would,' said Madge,
with Il deep sigh, its misery TO live
rs do now
"Well, then" said Janet, speaking
distinctly and slowly. Il let my hus-
band see that | love him still, and
then | learn every day to love him
more. Love is the chain that binds
/ him to his home. The world may
call it folly, but the world is not my
law -giyer."
And do you really think" ex-
claimed Madge in surprise, that
husbands care for that sort Of thing|
For love, do you mean? asked
Janet.
Yes; they don't feel at all as we
/ do. Janet, and it don't take many
wears OF married life to make them
think of wife as sort OF maid Of
all-work."
"A libel, Madge," said Mrs. Mat
son, laughing; 81 won't allow you to
sit in Williams chair and talk so"
"No, because your husband is diff
ferent, and values his wife's love,
while John cares for me only rs his
house keeper"
81 don't think that" said Janet,
although | know that he said to my
husband the other day that counting
time was the happiest of a mans life.
William reminded him that there is
greater happiness than that, even on
earth, if men but give their hearts to
Christ. | know John did not alter
his opinion, but he went away think
ing of his courting time as a joy toe
great to be exceeded"
Dear fellowr' cried Madge, smil
ing through her tears; Il do believe
he was very happy then. / remem
Der | used to listen for his step rs
sat with my dear mother by the fire
longing for the happiness of seeing
him."
"Just so" said Janet; do you eve
feel like that now"
MauEe ueSlbdCtu.
"Well, no, not exactly"
"And why not?"
'Oh, don't know" said Madge
married people give up that sort o
thing"
Love, do you mean? asked Janet
''No, but what people call beins
sentimental" said Mrs. Harley.
? Longing to see your husband is
proper sentiment" replied Janet.
"But some people are ridiculous
? " foolish before Others" reasone'
Madge.
"That proves they want sense.
am not likely to approve of that. a
:. William would soon tell you; all
want is that wives should let thei
husbands know they are still loved.
;, "But men are so vain,' said Madge
} "that it is dangerous to show ther
much attention"
Her friend looked up.
"Oh, Madge, what are you saying
Have you then married with the nc
ton that it is not good for John t
}. believe you love him?'
mo, but it is not wise to shew ths
: YOU care too much for them.
4 "Say l and him. do not talk
|! husbands in general, but of yours
particular
"He thinks quite enough of hin
self already, ] assure you.