The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-02-15
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How the Judge Found His Wife.
BY ELLEN NEWTON

Great delight was expressed by the inhab
itants of-when the beautiful mansion of
Hillside, the pride of the whole country,
was purchased by Judge W, of the
Supreme Court.
Of course the judge had obtained the
highest position his profession could fur
nish. His intellectual abilities were of the
first order. In addition, he was known to
be man of noble character, of the most
sterling integrity, which, united to the
most finished and polished manners, the re-
suit of the utmost cultivation that not only
his own country could give but also the
old world, made him an ornament to any
society.
While the beautiful place was being reno
waited and remodelled, the family of the
Judge still remained in Europe, where they
had been residing for some years. Much
anxiety was expressed to see Mrs. W.
Speculation was rife concerning her. The
younger portion of the community was
looking forward with intense delight and
great expectations to future gayeties at
Hillside; to balls, fetes, and garden-par-
ties.
Mrs. W-was already in imagination
the acknowledged queen of style and lead
er of the ton in our already too fashionable
community.
was absent from when the wan
derers returned, and my absence was pro-
longed until they had been for some months
settled in their new home.
Upon my return saw that the expecta-
tions of some of our gay and fashionable
friends had not been realized with respect
to Mrs. W.
Eyes, she was very nice; but"
"But what 2"
"She is so different from what we expect
ed"
"How 2"
"Why, she dresses so plainly; and when
we thought she would bring all the new
French fashions, she does not know what is
worn even as well as we do. Then she new
er gives parties, that is, real stylish parties;
but Just family dinners to their relations
and few particular friends. Then every
Wednesday she gives notice that they are
at home, and every one is welcome and
she invites such queer people at these recep-
tions-that old Miss Van Ripper, who lives
in Green street, and who, l guess, has never
been invited out in twenty years, Judging
from her DRESS And that Miss Crosby,
who sings in the choir, because she is so
fond of music (or on that day the great
organist, Professor O., comes up from
the city and gives their Oldest son lessons
on that magnificent organ the judge had
built in his library and then the professor
remains and plays in the EVENING". And
Mrs. W says it is our duty to share our
pleasures and luxuries with our neighbors
and friends, especially with those who do
not possess them"
"Did ever any one hear such nonsense ~
"At these evening receptions she never
has any great entertainment, only simple
refreshments, just on small tables in the
green room, to which people come and &C
as they like. Then, too, she is such great
Churchwoman; cares more for Church ser
vice than anything besides; never absent
no matter how much it storms. And sht
is not content with teaching in the Sunday
school on Sunday, but likes it so we'll tina
she gives another whole day in the weel
to the parochal school, and morning be
sides to teach them to sew. Every Satur
day evening she has a class of those younl
women who work in the cotton mills. Sh
reads over the Church lessons with them
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their Sunday school lesson, then has exact
ly the same refreshments for them as sh
does on Wednesday evenings. Oh, she i
funny woman"
saw Mrs. W first in church. wa
much attracted by her appearance, ther
was something so sweet and interesting il
in her face. Her dress was so simple ant
modest her manners were so devoid of al
fashionable affectation, and SO cordial t
all. In word, she bore the aspect of
truly spiritual Christian, one who walke
with God, most lovely example of entir
conservation. l longed to know her, an
readily responded to all opportunities to
ward a closer acquaintance.
We soon became on the most friendl
terms. Every interview only increased m
respect and admiration for her, and ever
person privileged to an entrance to til
home-life at Hillside could not fail to oil
serve the affection which united the whol
family, especially the intense love and cor
fidence existing between the husband an
wife. The bonds there were of the moi
strong and tender nature. 1.-THE heart
her husband did most safely trust in her
One day was present at one of thos
pleasant family dinners with two or thre