Smyrna times., 1888-07-11

owing to the mOdesty of 1.-The perfect
man." The letter seems too good to
be allowed to waste its sweetness on
the desert air." so ! enclose it to the
bright little paper, which is such well
come weekly visitor, bringing its
budget of news to the families who
have strayed so far from home"
L.R.C.
Brooklylt, July 1st, 1888.
To the Editor Of the Herald Ever
since l read your What kind of a
husband ?" announcement, have been
struggling with the desire to tell YOU
little about my oracle or "pundit" as
he is sometimes dubbed. Much |
could not say in few words, for an
elegantly bound and gilt-edged volume
would fail to do him justice. l have
tried to keep this precious knowledge
to myself for the sake of other New
York wives none of whom l am posi-
tive possess any approximation to him.
Also, since having no plant, my letter
must be too fiat, stale and Improbable
for publication. And as my husband
knows my estimate of his worth it
would be Loves labor lost" But
since 1 won him by the pen (which
settles at once and forever in nv mind
the question that the "pen is mightier
than the swOrd.") never tire using
my taVOrite weapon in his behalf.
1t is difficult to make a beginning
because there is none. neither end to
his goodness. Nor does it rest here.
venture to assume, since there can be
/ No pc Il iptinr, fhnf ho -
" His mind a kingdom is, albeit he
uses his gifts in small ways, never
thinking where he can make a show.
The small sweet cOurtesies of life flow
from him naturally. The patient who
is unable to pay CfOr he is physician
finds him as constant and untiring as
one who holds a full purse. In his
home ne is perpetual delight" ."
Never has he spoken a harsh word ia
me nor looked upon me with a frOwn
after five years of which, dare be
sworm.-He is the perfect man. .
Even his mOther--in--l please
Herald, don't smile-wishes she might
have had good round dozen of such
sons so wise, so patient and tender.
Sorrow and care turn invOluntarily
to him for help and stay and comfort
and although he has barely reached
the middle age of life, old and young, il
trouble, come to him for advice. Cheer
full and hopeful always, what e'er be
tides, he inspires others with a likr
spirit.
Rich in purse he is not. Good mel
are seldom rich. He is too unselfish
too ready to bear the burdens of Others
ever to gain wealth. But he is a for
tune in himself, and his family vii
never know want. Truly happines
lies not in outward possession, but in
ward resources. How pity the wifi
who is trained to think the none
which comes by the husband is nc
equally her own.
1t must be hard to ask money of sue
a husband, of whom there are so many
Mine has never shown a fear that
would not make judicious use of th
fruits of his labor. In fact he neve
opposes me in anything; allows me t
be free agent always. Who could b
unjust to such a man? Owing to tn
profession, we get very little of b
dear presence, but when we are
blessed what a delightful place hon
is. Our two little ones adore him, an
reach the cOnsummation of happine
! when papa comes home And, col
, fess, his each good day makes each da
good for me. And why? Because
! him is no guile, because he is the en-
: bOdiment of truth and sincerity. D
Q ception has no existence in his heart.
: The seornful lips may curl and sa
/. "He is a fool" One glance at
Q merry blue eyes, his kindly face al
$ fine head would destroy the assertio
|, Words would not be needful to Co
vince one of his manliness. PerhaI
: too, may be ridicued for saying he
I angelic; may be set down as a sen
:, mentalist. l care not And more,
v shall be given the full height he h
o gained, though all New York shou
}, be shocked. Not only does he close
" resemble the pictures of Christ, but
l. is Christ-like. This estimation of hi
It found existence in my heart before '
IS were wed, and will live on for ev
p Surely the world holds one lars
:, hearted, manly man, who will join
~ chorus and prOlong the song of lab
~ and the song of love. Many such
Il hope there are.