Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-03-07

people. Charles took his bride to the
best hotels, he paid for the best seats
at the entertainments; he bought the
best flowers; and indeed, all that he
was called upon to open his purse for,
no article belonged to the second class.
He found it very delightful. Ada was
evidently pleased with it; and several
times remarked how she loved and es-
teemed generous men, and how, if
there was one vice which more than
any other she detested, it was that of
meanness.
Charles could not help few misgiv-
ings, but he put them from him as we'll
as he could, and when the money
which he thought would be ample for
all their expenses was nearly exhaust
ed, while much of their holiday yet re-
maiped to them, he sent home for
remittance and said no more about it.
Much as the young couple had en-
joyed their trip, they were not sorry
when the time expired and they came
home again, for very snug and pref
ty place awaited them, in which they
meant to live like doves. This house
was wedding present from Ada's
father, and they had furnished it taste
fully between them. It was q great
comfort to Charles that there would be
no rent to pay for it. and although he
had not been without hope that Mr..
Martin void give them something even
more substantial than the house, name
ly, few hundred pounds, which
would have been put into his business,
still he was thankful for what had
come, and resolved that he would never
let his wife's father regret that he
had given his daughter into his keep
ing.
They had a joyous homecoming, fer
friends met them and welcomed them,
and it seemed to both Mr.. and Mrs.
Leighton, that path of roses lay be-
fore them.
They Lad been home a month, and
most of the visits had been received
and paid, when Mr.. Leighton saw that,
however hard it might be to do it, he
must say something to his wife about
their expenses. He therefore came
home earlier than usual; and roceeded
to begin the obnoxious task.
He sat in the easy-chair by the fire,
with the slippers on his feet that she
had worked for him, and with her pref
ty face smiling opposite to him, he felt
that it was indeed, difficult to run the
risk of vexing her.
Ada, my darling" he said, CT do
not know whether | shall dissipate any
pleasant dreams, but I must talk to
you little while tonight about our
resources"
"Don't, Charlie, it will make you
miserable. [ can see it by your face,
and why should we have our evening
spoiled ?"
81 don't think it will spoil the even
ing, but perhaps it will prevent sorrow
afterwards. [ told you, dear, that I
was not at all rich, did I not? I want
to tell you now that though my bust
ness is increasing, find it very uphill
work, and it must be so for few years.
I think it can be made really good
one, but we must not take pound out
of it for our expenses more than we are
absolutely obliged"
"But, Charlie, I am not extravaga ant
I have not bought a new dress since
we were married"
"No, darling, I think you manage
|
pose that blame you. | only want
you to understand that it is necessary
for us to be careful. Some men, [
know, never tell their wives anything
about their affairs; but think it right
to take you into my confidence SO far.
Dear, if it was possible for us to live
upon thirty shillings week, we ought
to do So"
"But it is not possible, you know,
Charlie However, will do the best
that can. I am disappointed to hear
that your business is not better. You
must try to increase it, and | promise,
| that will be very careful"
Thank you, darling. Now let us have
some music and forget our circum.
stances.
Months passed away, and Mr.. Leigh
ton began to look anxious and worn; his
expenses were heavy, and everything
made them more so. He had the jog
f, of welcoming to his household little
stranger that brought large amount
of love and not a little care for her
! The worst of it was that Ada was very
| i'll, and it took four months for her tc
recover. He got quite used to seeing 8
couple of nurses whenever he went
home, and q doctor nearly every day
and when they all told him how Geces
sary it was that his wife should take
plenty of nourishing things, of course,
he said, "Get everything for her regard
less of expense"
When at last she was able to take her
place again at the table, and they had
sort of festival on the occasion, she
said, "Why, Charlie, you will soon be
quite an old man; I declare there are
gray hairs on your head"
Mrs. Leighton did not get strong as
quick as they wished, and it was decid-
ed that she must &C away to sea. She
could not go alone, however, and it was
out of the question for her husband to
accompany her; but he paid the ex-
penses of companion, and sent her
away quite satisfied.
At the end of two months she came
home perfectly restored, and with the
baby so healthy that she was the ad-
miration of all.
Mr.. Leighton waited until his wife