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lay a part in our little story are still living-was situated the estate of Almvik, which the present pr

rds tortured into the more refined patronymic, Ulrique Eugenie-were individuals who moved in the higher clas

n he should arouse himself from his present listlessness; when he should be released from the thraldom of his wife, and awaken to

declared that the ancient law which compelled the woman to subserve to the man, was but a concoction of man himself, that the Bible itself never contained such an absurd command, but that the translators, who she triumphantly affirmed were men, had placed that l

invitations to visit his beautiful estate. To him strangers were godsends. He entertained them to the best of his ability, invited the neighbors to see them, and although his little soirees wer

r the rosy cheeks and sleepy eyes of her husband, and at the same time she kept a watchful eye upon those whom she suspected of partaking with her in this sentiment. Not only was Mrs. H-- occasionally aggrava

Almvik, Mr. H-- and his wife were riding out in their gig; for in the morning

afternoon's nap, instead of devising means for the amusement of the family, that is, of the worthy dame herself, and their onl

by being compelled to stand in a corner until shame forces him to submit, Mr. H-- determined, to speak

cture had been upon any other subject less trivial than the mere act of sleeping, Mr. H-- would have undoubtedly ac

up in her seat with the utmost dignity, "upon my h

to be careful

you should sit there a

rep

ed. Suppose some one should see us-I mean you-why they

dear Ulrique E

years old, and even though you are two years younge

contrary," grumbled her h

ble meaning; but Fabian, we must not quarrel,

with the milk of human ki

d,-but can you imagine wha

d I ca

hould you ever cast y

for

not your wife, who will not allow h

t aware

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dearment, which Mrs. H-- permitted her husband to use during their moments of tenderness. Should he wish to address her in an extremel

y tender recollections were associated with those three syllables, for no sooner had he uttered the name "Ulgenie,

rriage renders it a useful institution; but to change the subject, it is long s

or fishing excursions. Not that Mr. H-- was a sportsman; but that it afforded his wife great pleasure to inform her guests, that a certain moorcock was killed by her dear Fabian, or that

ion the vehicle approached the mansion. Mr. Fabian H--, during the entire ride, had thought upon the pipe and sofa which awaited him upon his return, for he smoked like a Turk, and loved the ease of oriental life. There w

tered the court-yard, "who is that elegant young man descending th

ntance we have before made, embraced the lady warmly, and then heartily shook his uncle's extended hand. Uncle Fabian however, was not overjoyed at his wife's determinati

me his guest-had subsided, and the family had entered the dining room, and the hostess had pressed the acceptance of a thir

y well, you little rogue. Is it really true that

is my favorite garment. My better apparel is contained within my knapsack, and thus I hav

nder-clothe

could give my dear uncle so much trou

eless fello

four rare pieces of linen, styled shirts; but when you return, you

nt, with a smile, "I

erstand me?" in

find themselves at a loss," replied uncle Fabian, in a

e decision of his uncle, "and it is by the means of that very trait of character which you have mentioned, that I hope to work myself through the world, although I am on

ects for the future?" inq

one," repl

hat is

ll then have only one salary to pay; but I think that I can do the work of three, and as I intend to become a model of order, capability and energy, I hope to be able to win the favor of t

young man," said

be shrewd when the high

the world to prevent you, in your youth, from leaving t

, must not be afraid. If one wishes to enjoy pleasant dreams, he mus

t what they will, they are so well laid, and aside from that you are not striving for yourself a

aunt. Had I not thought of this plan, I would undoubted

pleasure of your company this summ

our invitation arrived at a lucky mo

Mrs. Ulrica, "we will go an

d Gottlieb, merrily, "why

e a lit

r might have been your mother

e I was the youngest of the family, and the fourteen years discrepan

, misfortune has always been her lot; and although she has

her person does," said Mrs. H--, casting a

"your angelic disposition

ile with which his wife h

know how to appr

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ed from his au

with each other, or perhaps they are blinding me; well, I care not; so