The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-10-21

she will lose his regard 1t oftener turns out that
she becomes so unlovely in the breaking-down
process so nervous and of necessity so irritable in
temper, that she loses far more than she gains.
The fact is, men are apt to measure the physical
strength of women by their own. 1t is not to be
wondered at but it is an erroneous measurement,
and it is time it should be duly considered. The
more delicate organization of woman, consequent
upon her double life in the offices of maternity,
should never be forgotten.
Perhaps the reason that women have been so
long considered mentally inferior to men is be-
cause they have, as a class, been obliged to work
beyond their strength and at times when they
should have rested The poorer classes of men,
who are treated in the same way, have always re-
mained inferior But as men become elevated in
tastes, and appreciate more fully the facts that
pertain to human life they become less supremely
selfish, and consider the comfort and well-being of
those they love before any other interest.
Bertha was one of the fortunate ones. She had
unwittingly chosen a husband who possessed
enough magnanimity and unselfishness to place
her first in all his calculations-abOve money
getting above popular opinion, and even above
his own comfort and convenience. l say she had
chosen him unwittingly, for her choice was made
before size knew anything of his disposition or
characteristics other than she could learn from
hearty pOliteness and seemingly good-natured
smile for others have trusted to the same indices
Of character and been sorely disappointed. So /
say she was simply fortunate in her matrimonial
venture. How fortunate, only the years could
show; but she was finding out little every day
Earle never left her a night alone any account.
If long trips were to be taken, Ceaveland was the
one to take them, and Earle congratulated him.
self on having one trustworthy to attend to his
business. There was no place where he could be
tempted to acquire habit Of spending his even
ings, and leaving his timd little wife to quiver at
home, with fear for her only company. And if
there had been, l believe that such man as
Earle Russell would have been proof against the
temptation. 1t would have seemed strange and
inconsistent to him to have tired so soon Of that
company which had been the most desirable of
any on earth for the past two years But he did
not tire of it, thought the test was a severe one.
To be deprived of the society and change that is
attainable in society, and confined to the company
Of the same two or three persons, it is desirable
that those be congenial and entertaining. Before
the end of a month, Bertha and Earle were of the
opinion that there never was wiser choice than
each had made that the world held no other two
so thoroughly congenial. The secret of this lay
partly in the fact that each held their se-love in
allegiance, and sought the good of the other before
their This is the true Christ-like ideal, that
the world seldom sees but is always striving after
and appauding. Perhaps it is oftenerfound under
the honeymoon than beneath the light of any
other luminary, and that is the reason that this
favored locality is made the theme of so many
rose-colored descriptions.
Mrs Zimmerman, the German neghbor came
one morning, just as Bertha was finishing dusting
and arranging her rooms. She rode a little
sboI,l,,- r,uIa opI cat,,a IN, trot houpcint,
and down in her saddle, and, as she was quite
short and feshy, her appearance was so laughable
that Bertha could not restrain smile although
she was truly glad to a womans face, after
having been what seemed a long time without the
sight of one. The little woman hustled in, and,
on being introduced, grasped both of Bertha's
hands and gave her a hearty kiss.
81 been so glad to Won woman" said she; 81
haf never seen Won woman for two tree mondt
alone NIT der kinder bis l could nit sthand it
any more"
"Ah," said Bertha, 'T am glad you came. l
dare say you were very lonely. 1 hope you will
come as often you can / presume l shall be
lonely by and by"
"Yes, you viii. l been ferry sure for dot. l see
NIGHT how any pody can likes to sthay NIT dot
countries"
"Oh, like it," said Bertha "I think you will
/ like it when you get used to it,"
Zach! indeed nit / can never been used to it,
Dot wood ees all prush and been always scared
dot der kndervill NIT der rattleshnakes been bit"
81 have not seen any rattlesnakes, but do not
blame you for being afraid of them. How many
children have you?"
"Six haf Und dot poy Hans he make me so
mOoch droubes"
Bertha began to think that the poor woman
had nothing but troubles, so she tried to
turn the subject again, but was met with
another complaint Her visitor had pleasant
face, with the bright, fair German hair and
complexion. Presently she began to tell
Bertha of her early days, of her old father who
was still living, and Of a brother who was IA won
derful "musker," in Germany She talked so
fast and mixed up her words and constructed her