Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1860-07-28

arese ana went softly to her own room with
bitter, sorrowful thoughts, and firm reso-
luton to win back her husbands heart,
and then, his..lovc reigncd, to keep it.
The next morning William came into
the breakfast room with his usual careless
manner, but a bright smile came to his
lips as he saw Lizzie. A pretty chntz
with pretty collar and sleeves of snowy
muslin, and a wreath of soft, full curls,
had really metamorphorsed her; while the
blush her husbands admiring glance call
ed UP to her cheek did not detract from
her beauty. At first William thought
there must be guest, but glancng he
found they were alcne.
Come, William, your coffee will be
stone cold" said Lizzie, in a CHEEKY, and
pleasant voice.
" It must be cool till you swcetcn my
breakfast with q kiss" said her husband,
, crossing the room to her side and Lizzie S
heart bounded as she recognized the old
lovers tones and manners.
Not one frcttul speech, not one complaint
fell upon William ear through the meal.
The newspaper, his usual solaco during
that hour, lay untouched, as Lizzie cbattcd
gaily upon every Pleasant subject she could
think Of, warming by his gratifod intcrest
am, cordial man er.
d" You will be home to dinner" she
said as he went out.
Cant to day, Lizzie, | have busiricss
out of town, but Il be home carly to tea.
Have something substantial, for / don't
expect to dine. Good bye and the s'ui!-
ing look, warm kiss and lively whistle
was marked contra.t to his careless.
lounging gait oft evening previous.
q | an in the right path, said Lizzie in
a whisper. "Oh Whit fol have been
for the last two years! \ 'frc.ful dowdy"
William, you shall never say that again.
Lizzie loved her husband with a real
witcly devotion, and her lip would quivcr
as she thought of her husbands confidence
to his friend Moore but like brave lit
tie woman she stihcd back the bitter feel
ing, and tripped off to perfect her plans.-
The grand piano, silent for months, was
opened aud the linen covers taken from the
furniture, Lizzie thinking =" llo shant
find any parlors more attractive than his
own, | am determined.
Tea time came, and William came with
it. A little figure in tasty, bright silk
dress, smooth curls, and oh, such lovely
blush smile, stood ready to welcome vii.
liam as he came in, and tea time passed as
the morning neal had done.
After tea, there was no move, as usual,
toward the hat rack. William stood up
beside the table, lingering chatting, till
Lizzie also arose. She lead him to the
light, warm parlors, in their pretty glow
of tasteful arrangement, and drew him
down beside her on the sofa. He felt as
if he was courting over again as he watched
her fingers busy with some fancy needle
work, and listened TO the cheerful voice
which he had loved so well two years be-
I fore.
"What are you making, Lizzie p
GA pair of slippers Don't you remem-
ber how much you admired the pair I work.
ed for you, oh ever SO long,
" remember black velvet with flow
ers on them. | used to put my feet on the
fender, and dream of blue eyes and bright
curls, and wish time would move faster to
the day when could bring my bonnie
wee wife home, to make music in my
house !"
Lizzie's face addencd for moment, as
she thought of the last two years and how
little music she had made for his loving
heart, gradually weaving it from its allegi-
ance then she said:
"I wonder if you like music as much as
you did them"
cor course / do. l often go in at Miss
Smiths for nothing else than to hear the
music
can play and sing better than Miss
Smith" said Lizzie, half pouting.
But you always say you are out of
practice when l ask you
81 had the piano tuned this morning.
Now open it and we will see how it sounds
William obeyed joyfully, and to- sing
aside her sewing, Lizzie took the piano
stool She had sweet voice, not power
full, but most musical, and was very fair
performer on the piano.
Ballads, Lizzie 7"
ooh yes, know you dislike opera mu-
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