It seemed for a time as if it were only a dream.

I need not say how sincerely I repented of what I had done, nor how I earnestly promised my husband never again to contract a debt of even a dollar without his knowledge.
I hope," added Mrs.Claxton, "that you have not yet been influenced by my advice and example; and I come thus early to speak in your ears a word of caution.

Pray do not breathe aught of what I have told you--it might injure my husband--I only make the revelation as a matter of duty to one I tried to lead astray." The thoughts of Mrs.Ellis did not run in a more peaceful channel after the departure of her friend.

But she resolved to confess every thing to her husband, and promise to conform herself more to his wishes in the future.
"What," she said, "if he should be in like business difficulties with Mr.Claxton?
He has looked serious for a week past, and has remained at home every evening during the time--a thing unusual.

And I don't think he has used liquor as freely as common.