Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1877-10-04

ITOuDle VI iuOuey w H1aho do mum
like the old one in the city from which
he had taken you. Once here, he
welcomes any of your friends whom
you choose to gather around you; nor
does he leave you to the task of en-
tertaining them, but makes himself
such an agreeable host that your
friends 60 back to the city thinking
you the most enviable Ct women.
oh, l know he is just the dearest
fellow in the world if he would only
cease tormenting me about visiting
here in the country.
Wait, my dear; hear what have
to say of you. For all this love and
kindness shown you by one Of the
most indulgent Of husbands, you have
made a most wretched return. For
all he does for your happiness, you
have paid him with an utter selfish
Indifference, and by such a course
longer persisted in I tremble for the
consequence. Sarah, your husband is
but human his forbearance vii not
last always are you not afraid you
may lose the priceless treasure Of such
mans love p
oh, auntie, auntie. is this ugly
ris' s'ure Of unselishness me, really
your Sarah p came at last in broken
words, as she lay sobbing in the arms
of kind Miss Potter.
1T is truly dear. Now do you for
give me for talking so plainly?'
DO not speak of forgiveness, dear
est friend, but show me the right way
Lead me until | am in the right path,
that ! may gain stronger hold on the
love hitherto so slightly priced, SC
nesriy lost
Willingly will l do all ! can for
you but don begin by bewailing the
past; let that 60, only serving AS a
foil to the bright picture Of the future
which you shall make by studying the
happiness Of your husband as closely
as he watches over yours. Lay aside
all thoughts Of self be sure Charles
will not forget your welfare. In time
YOU will find purer joy in his pleasure
than ever you did in pleasing yourself
alone.
Thank yon, dear aunt; you will
see that I am going to profit by your
advice; and with you always at hand
to help me, l think it will be an easy
task to do right But do wish ii
were already time for Charles return
Oh, dear 1t is only II o'clock, and
he will not be here until five. l am
so anxious to tell him that l want tc
20 to Father Thornton with him, tc
meet all who will receive me as a
friend or relative for his sake.
Nay, dear, rather be glad you have
so much time to prepare for his com.
ing. Is there no little thing you can
do for his comfort-nothlng that you
can do for him TO assure him you
thought Of him in his absence? And
when it is done, remember that Char
lie likes you to dress expressly for him
even though you know no other COM
panv is coming. Now run away and
be ready; but be sure you are dressed
in something he likes particularly, Sc
that when he catches sight Of you
he may know all is peace.
1t was bright picture that met
Charlie Thorntons sight as riding
moodily up the bride path that led
to his home on the afternoon Of that
day, he saw the small figure of his
wife standing in the doorway of the
handsome house, with an eager ex-
pectant look on her face. And Sarah
noticing the hstless, detected air with
which he threw himself from the sad
die and came up the steps to her, felt
great twinge Of remorse.
Charlie, you are late what has de.
tanned you {? she timidly asked.
Nothing of Importance. Have we
company | am sorry to have kept
you waiting, said the husband, CLAN
cling at the pretty dinner toilet Of lis
wife.
No, Charlie, we have no company ;
but, may | not have the kiss you
ought to have given me this morning.
and Sarah looked up shyly.
"A dozen, my treasure, if YOU like
But how is this, Sarah ? expected to
see frowns on this brow, and, to speak
truly, that is why | loitered so long