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It would be tedious to detail the arguments offered by Emily, to prove that a husband who truly loves, should not spend his evenings from home; and the logical reasoning by which Richard endeavored to convince her, that he was discharging his duty as a fellow man, and reaping abundant instruction from the debates and lectures that he had listened to. They did not fail to enlarge his understanding, to render him a more agreeable companion, and to exalt virtue. I will rather leave the thoughts of both parties to the imaginations of those readers who may honor this story with a perusal; and if they have suffered from the same causes, they will better picture the circumstances than I can narrate them; if they only know them from theory, my wish is that they may never otherwise find them true.

It was so with Emily. When she first saw Richard, his image, as an idol, she enthroned upon the altar of her heart; and there it still remained, and would until the shrine on which it rested was crumbled or crushed.

Trivial as these errors may appear to some readers, they aimed blows that are fatal to conjugal happiness. The husband thought that this mode of life was compulsory and consequent, owing to the absurd exigence of his wife. How many men have similarly reasoned, and how many women have provoked the same results by their imprudent expectations and resentments, when such expectations have been disappointed. The consequent attendant on such conduct is mutual dissatisfaction, which owes its bitterness and existence to an ill-regulated affection which lead husband and wife to expect in each other that freedom from error, rarely, if ever, accorded to weak mortals.

Many days passed, and Richard and Emily Notwithstanding the arguments and the were more disagreeable toward each other. many tears of Emily, the husband still per- They dreaded a recurrence to the late hours sisted in attending the meetings of the insti- that the husband stayed away from home, tute. There arose a lukewarmness on the yet they could think of no other subject. part of the wife, which led to a result that How to avoid those frequent aberrations furnished cause for future dissension. This from domestic peace, which proceed from the consciousness, that a cold reception awaited continual clash of inclinations, is a question Richard at home, induced him one night that of daily importance. In those marriages the society had not members enough to con- which have been uniformly productive of the stitute a quorum, to yield to the request of an greatest sum of happiness, wives have, at old friend to accompany him to his dwelling least appeared to be, altogether swayed by and partake in the enjoyment of some inno- the opinions of their husbands. By such cent pleasure. Seven of the members com-yielding, the confidence of the husband is posed the company. increased, and the attachment of the wife is Richard found his companions so agreea-confirmed. His desire to contribute to the ble that he did not return home until twelve increase of his wife's happiness becomes habo'clock. The wife met him with a counte-itual, and prompts him to afford her every innance as pale as monumental marble. Her dulgence within his power; till, at length, it pallid cheeks, on which the effects of her late may be doubted which is the governed indivigil and anxiety might be traced in legible vidual. The silken cord of true love, which characters, were a reproach that his con- compel them both to pursue together the science whispered he had merited. Men are same path, may not, it is certain, always be seldom disposed to pity the sufferings they efficient in checking the wayward humors of have caused, until conscience tells them they human nature; but when these have had have been in the wrong. The husband of their course, they will then be effectual in fered consolation for the anxiety he had drawing closer, and even in uniting more occasioned, but the wife bathed her pillow firmly, the married couple, who, while they with tears that stole down her cheeks, as she feel unshaken confidence in each other, cancontinued to ponder on his conduct, long after not altogether overcome the frailties of life. the husband had tasted the balm of sleep de- Duty will not be an appalling word to those nied to her. She contrasted this night's ab- whose minds are properly framed. The consence with the unruffled current of their lives sciousness of having well performed it, will before marriage, when an hour passed away afford tranquillity to the mind, not only unfrom her, was considered an affliction not der the minor trials and disappointments of bearable. Oh! who can trace the workings life, but even under the pressure of heavier of the human heart? Who can tell where misfortunes, proving the superiority of inits rushing thoughts will bear us? Like the ward peace, to external enjoyments. A fixed stars, we see and feel their influence- happy couple! How honored, and how honorthey warn us of our destiny-but are lodged able the term! They who discharge faithso deeply, that they cannot be told-the heart|| fully the offices of love, fidelity and personal is as unfathomable as the depths of either. "attentions which the responsibilities of the

matrimonial relation involve, are worthy of the appellation.

had, during the first months of her marriage, wept over the destruction of those illusions peculiar to the young and romantic: illusions fated to be dissolved by the sober realities of life-and had learned to value the steady affection of the husband, which supersedes the more animated, but brief devotion of the lover. She had passed through the phases

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Why not go to sleep? You would then be unconscious of the tardy flight of time. I see you can hardly keep your eyes open."

She did learn wisdom from this oft-repeat

Richard received a letter from a friend, at|| Washington, who stated that his brother, younger by four years, was dangerously ill, and wished to see him before leaving this world. Although no one related to him was in that city, every thing that friends could do was done, and notwithstanding the attend-of the honey-moon, and noted the barometer ance of the most skilful physician, it seemed of love, from extreme heat to variable, and evident that his pilgrimage here was short. found the quicksilver to remain steadily fixed There is something inexpressively painful at temperature. Nevertheless, though she in the idea of dying away from our kindred- might sometimes give a sigh to the memory of having our eyes closed in death by a of departed illusions, she was satisfied, nay stranger hand-and of being denied the pri- more, was happy in her domestic life. Her vilege, when the pulse grows more weak, husband had frequented a club, tri-weekly, and our hold upon existence is constantly and she counted the long, dull hours, that she wearing away, of breathing our last thoughts thought interminable, while her husband was into the ear of one, who has been our guar-at the meetings. Often did she resist the dian for years, and who has become acquaint-attacks of the drowsy god, Morpheus, for the ed with all the peculiarities of our disposition. praiseworthy purpose of being able to tell Every attention may be paid to our little her husband what a sleepless, wretched night wants and desires, every exertion made to she had passed. Often did she feel angry minister to our necessities-yet if a relation when her husband exclaimedbe not near, to watch by our side, to place the pillow softly beneath our head, and with a soothing voice to calm the troubled mind, all is in vain although some gentle spirit essay to perform these kindnesses, yet where is aed rebuke, and did go to sleep, and acquired hand like that of a wife, or sister, or brother, sufficient philosophy by looking cheerful at -where is the voice that soothes like that of her husband the next morning after he had a mother! This letter was a relief to Rich-frequented the club, and not uttering reard, as he would be some time from home, proaches for his having occasioned her such which was daily becoming more irksome to long vigils. him; but to the wife it was painful, as she As Emily perused this part of the book, would be deprived of the sight of him whom her brow was elevated into an angular curve, she dearly loved. The husband prepared to indicative of displeasure and surprise; she depart; he muttered a few words of regret at continued reading, however, and dwelt long the necessity of leaving her. His lips slightly upon the portion which makes known the pressed her cheek, which she silently and pas-pleasure the writer evinced on every demonsively received, without returning his caress.stration of her husband's affection, without There was a time when they would fondly loiter, if they had to part even for an hour, unwilling to tear themselves from each other's presence, and the wife would as fondly urge him to stay. But now what a change! They felt, but dared not revert to the alteration. The tears, repressed in his presence, flowed abundantly when he left the house to take the Baltimore steamboat, thence the cars for Washington. These tears were the bitterest she had ever shed, for they inourned the death of young and romantic hopes of happi- ||

exacting a single one. It is the false notions engendered during the days of courtship and the honey-moon, that lay the foundation for many, if not all the dissensions that too frequently embitter married life. Men forego their prerogatives when they stoop to sue and propitiate those whom they believe themselves born to protect, if not to command. The object attained for which this sacrifice was offered, they quickly resume their natural and ill-concealed sense of superiority, and begin to treat her, whom they seemed to consider as perfection, a being sent into this In the afternoon Emily went into the lib-world, to contribute to their wants and wishes. rary to find some book, the reading of which A deposed monarch driven from the throne would interest her. The first one that at-where he commanded universal homage from tracted her attention was written by a woman, who had been married five years. The first chapter was an autobiography of the writer, in which she lays before the reader that experience which is the inevitable result of a constant intercourse with society. She too,

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his subjects, is not placed in a more false position, by expecting similar demonstrations of respect in exile, than a wife is, who exacts in the staid and unromantic position of a matron, the devoted attentions offered to her "during the delusive hours of courtship and

the first bridal days. Let then both the deposed, resign with "decent dignity" the homage they can no longer command, and they will best insure that continued regard, which, though more homely, is not less precious.

These words made a deep impression on the mind of Emily; she often read that book which chance threw in her way, and she made the firm resolve of seeking content and of conferring happiness in the discharge of her duties. During her husband's stay at Washington, letters were sent and received. After the lapse of three weeks he returned, his heart filled with grief by the demise of his uncle, and his thoughts bordering on the uncertainty of a warm or cold welcome.

He returned home; it was eleven o'clock. The servant admitted him. He repaired to his chamber and found his young wife asleep; her cheeks still retaining the traces of recent tears he heard his own name uttered by the lips of the sleeper, followed by a deep sigh. That sigh was more powerful than the most eloquent speech, and he reproached himself severely for having caused it.

"Poor Emily," thought he, "remembers me in her dreams. And can I be so unfeeling as to blame her that she is dissatisfied at finding me so much less faultless than she expected! To-morrow's sun shall shine on our happiness, which shall end when the lamp of life is extinguished."

These salutary reflections produced a happy result. On the following day the husband explained the sacrifices entailed on young

Her goodness now wore a new lustre. It was the oil that prevented discontent and even quarrels; it removed asperities, and gave to every thing a smoothe, even, and pleasing movement.

Written for the Ladies' Garland. "WHO WOULD NOT STRIKE THE TREMBLING LYRE?"

BY REV. J. ALLEN.

Come, gentle muse, and me inspire,
And bid me strike the trembling lyre:"
That notes of sweetest music may
To thee in glowing numbers play.

Could I but in thy chariot stand,
And rove with thee from land to land,
"Twould fill me with a sweet desire,
To strike upon the trembling lyre."
Meand'ring streams that gently flow,
Down the meadows soft and slow,
With fields all dressed in rich attire, —
To them I'd strike the trembling lyre."
Sweet groves where softest zephyrs play,
The lucid stream, the dashing spray,
The humble cot, the gothic spire.-
To all I'd "strike the trembling lyre."
Come, and around my head entwine
Thy garland rich with nectarine;
Begirt me now, with thine attire,
And teach me how to strike the lyre."
Come, gentle muse, and me inspire;
Bid me to strike" the trembling lyre,"
That notes of sweetest concord may
To thee in heavenly numbers play.
Hutborough, June 8, 1842.

Written for the Ladies' Garland.
LINES,

once belonging to a friend.

BY SUSAN WILSON.

Sweet is your ministry, flowers of earth!

Your fragra ce and bloom are of heavenly birth,'
Ye wreathe the fair brow of the youthful bride,
Ye lie in the coffin the dead beside,

men who possessed minds similar to his, On receiving some Roses, &c., from trees the necessity of occasionally submitting; the expediency of wife's cheerfully yielding to these unavoidable interruptions to domestic bliss, and she would be happy by having a perfect confidence in her husband, which would exempt him from the painful necessity And in mournful beauty, above the grave, of concealment or prevarication. The ten-By the hand of affection are taught to wave. derness with which Richard bestowed this In other climes they may "talk in flowers," advice, insured its adoption. From that day Carelessly rifling their blooming bowers, forth Emily learned to bear seeing her hus- Sporting with blossoms thus doom'd to decay, Before their brief morning has pass'd away; band behave with the courtesy practised by Bit the fainter perfume we cherish here, every gentleman toward women, without feel- And the paler tints may be far more dear. ing any jealousy submitted without uneasi-Witness, ye fading ones,-yours is the power ness to his frequently engaging his old friends to dinner, nay, could smile at the inention of his bachelor frolics, and hear of the fondness of young ladies for him before marriage. Emily studiously guarded against having a dispute with her husband, considering it as a demon which should never again enter her home of hallowed affection, where domestic peace, unimpaired confidence, and heartfelt affection reigned. When he brought home a friend, she gave to her husband and company a hearty welcome, which acted as a powerful charm, and gave to her humble fare a zest superior to all that luxuries could boast.

To brighten the pictures of many an hour
When your parent trees bloom'd, in rich beauty, around
A spot, where warm kindness, true friendship, I found,
Where the kind hand which reared them - the pride of
For me wreathed life's fragrant and beautiful flowers.

her bowers,

That home she has left for a distant one, where
Her pleasures, her sorrows, no more I may share,
No more I may witness, but e'en from that home,
Does the voice of affection and confidence come,
And deep the response in my bosom,-oh! never
Can absence the pure bonds of sympathy sever.

Though sweet is your ministry, flowers of earth!
Ye bright ones and beautiful!-priceless your worth,
There are others yet dearer, which never decay,
Whose bloom is most bright in the stormiest day,
The heart's pure affections and sympathies,-given
To blossom on earth, though their home is in heaven.

THE LADIES' GARLAND.

Written for the Ladies' Garland.

THE TWO APPRENTICES: OR, THE EDUCATION FINISHED.

A TALE-BEING THE THIRD OF THE SERIES OF THE TWO SISTERS.

BY PROFESSOR J. H. INGRAHAM.

Mr. Marshall was reading when they entered, but laid the book down and received them with a kind, paternal smile.

THE first appearance in society of two || ignorance, and her pride coming to her aid, beautiful and wealthy girls, like Ann and she had the preceding night internally reCaroline Marshall, created not a little sensa- solved not to go into society for a full year, tion in the aristocratic circle in which they but remain at home and devote the whole had made their debut. Their beauty, for- time to study. With these commendable tune, fashionable appearance and finished dispositions, the two sisters came into their education, (for all the world knew they had father's presence. just left Madame -'s school,) was the talk of scheming mothers with marrying sons, of marrying sons with fortunes yet to make, with economical-yet still gay-bachelors, and widowers with broken estates to repair. Mrs. Marshall will throw her house open and give drawing-rooms, now," said Mrs. Col. Bisbee to Mrs. Dr. Leigh, at Col. Whartons' party. "What a match the girls will be. I only wish Henry was of age!" I am told Mr. Marshall is worth three hundred thousand dollars, and these are his only children;" remarked Mrs. Dr. Leigh back again to Mrs. Col. Bisbee. "They will be splendid fortunes."

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"Good morning, my dear children," he said, as he seated one on each side of him; "I am glad to see you are so punctual to our appointment; it argues favourably for the issue of my wishes. I need not ask whether you are now quite convinced that your education is not a useful one-that, with all your knowledge of various elegancies of scholarship, there is nothing you know perfectly, or which you could make use of towards supporting yourselves in case any reverse of fortune should happen to you!"

The young ladies were silent; but their heightened colour and down cast eyes spoke eloquently the reply their lips could not be trusted with.

The morning after "The Trial," these "fine matches" and "splendid fortunes" made their appearance in the library at the hour of appointment. Ann, who was really a sensible and good girl, felt excessively mortified “My motive, dear Ann and Caro,” he conto find her education had proved so déficient, tinued, "in soliciting this interview with but she was most hurt that her father should you, proceeds from the kindest and most anxhave received such a disappointment. She ious affection. I have long suspected the entered the library sad and thoughtful, won-usefulness of a fashionable modern education, dering what her father had to propose, and and have lately been made aware that you prepared in her heart to acquiesce fully in were throwing away your best years in frihis wishes, even if it was to return to school || volous acquisitions. I saw that, though your for three years longer. Caroline was more minds and manners had improved, it was vexed than grieved, at the exposure of her owing more to your innate taste and refineVOL VI.-No. 3.-SEPT. 1842.

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ment, than any instructions you derived from them on to make themselves masters of them. Madame -'s, whose whole system I began | It were well if other young ladies when conto have reason to suspect was hollow and su- vinced of the errors of their education would perficial; one unfitted for training an indi- be us ready to make the effort to retrieve vidual either for usefulness in this world, or them. Perhaps few who now leave school happiness in the next. I saw you had ac- "finished" could on trial succeed better than quired only the tinsel of education, and that our heroines. the solid foundation was almost altogether wanting. I waited patiently till your last year was up, and when you returned home "finished," I put you to the ordeal; not so much to convince myself as to prove to your-every person, of either sex, whatever be selves your own deficiencies. The trial has passed and the result I need not repeat."

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"No, sir-spare us, father," cried both at once; we are sufficiently vexed and mortified, and feel deeply grateful to you for so early making us sensible of our deficiencies. But neither of us ever expected what we learned at school would be called for in the world."

"Every kind of learning is useful at some period of life or another. Now I am glad to find you so humble, and trust to find you wil- || ling to retrieve your lost time."

Indeed we are," said Caroline, warmly. "I am willing to renounce the society we have just appeared in, and again become a school girl.

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"And will you, Ann, at your age, return to school?"

"Cheerfully, dear father, though I confess it would be mortifying; but I feel I cannot be more mortified in the eyes of others, than I am now at myself."

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My dear children," said Mr. Marshall, gravely, "I have yet another object in view, which I fear you will be less ready to embrace. It has always been my opinion that

their wealth and station at the present time, should know some current occupation, by which, in pecuniary distress, they might maintain themselves. You both remember the story of the nobleman, who, paying suit to a young lady, received her father's consent only on condition he first made himself master of some trade. Being deeply attached to her, the young noble went and learned the trade of a basket-maker. He then gave the lady's father proof of his perfect skill in the art, and received his daughter in marriage. A few years elapsed, his country was convulsed with revolutions, and he fled with his wife to England, where he would have been reduced to the utmost indigence, but for the knowledge of his trade of basket-making, to which he resorted, and by which he supported himself and family, until a change of government restored him to his country and his possessions. The father of the lady, as the result shows, was a wise man. Every parent who wishes his children to be independent of

"But I should not like to return to Ma-poverty, should give them the knowledge of dame -'s school," said Caroline. "We have gone through all the classes, and learnt every no-not every thing," she added,|| correcting herself and blushing.

some handicraft or occupation. Every gentleman's son can in a short time learn bookkeeping, and in case of misfortune he has a clerkship to resort to for support. Every "Were I to return you to school, it would young lady should be taught, before she quits not be Madame's," replied Mr. Mar- the maternal roof, the trade of millinery, or shall; "but it is not my intention you shall mantua-making. No young lady's education go to school again. The purpose I have in can be complete, until she acquires such a view for you, is to provide you proper instruc- trade. You smile, Caroline. I am sorry to tors in music and French, and let you study see that my child is infected with the ignoat home; leaving it to your own pride and rant prejudices against trades, that so shamesense of duty, after the mortification you fully exist in this country. How much mishave lately experienced, to upply your-ery would have been averted in the world, if selves."

Both young ladies were delighted at this indulgence of their kind and sensible parent; and in contemplating the improvement they should make, they quite forgot the loss of the pleasures of the gay society into which they had just been introduced. Ann began to feel her self-respect restored, and Caroline was all happiness and hope. Their father was rejoiced to see this state of mind in the two young ladies who were so willing to sacrifice pleasure to duty. But the consciousness of their shameful deficiencies in the branches of study they ought to have known, spurred

females had been educated to be more independent! Neither of you can form a conception of it. I have had my heart bleed at suffering. I have witnessed that which might have been prevented, if parents had properly done their duty. A father or mother that suffers a son or daughter to leave the paternal roof without the knowledge of some pursuit by which they can be independent, is guilty in the sight of God of the evils and crimes which in consequence may befal them. I do not feel, therefore, my children, that I shall have performed my duty to you, if I suffer you to marry and enter upon life without an inde

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