Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1860-02-11

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one or tho other Of them before they should meet
again. But it was necessary for him TO 20, and
the next morning she followed him to the door,
and received his parting kiss, and then returned
to the room to cry. Bot her spirits were not cas-
lily depressed for u long lime. and she soon dried
her tears, and busted herself about the house,
thinking all the time how pleasant it would be to
have him return wher the few days had expired.
In the afternoon the bright sun seemed to invite
her out to walk, and sho accordingly went She
met a number Of her friends, but som bowed
coldly, while others passed her With q scornful
look. AT one time she discovered two ladies con-
versing together and looking at her. What could
it mean ? Then she caught the words:
Very strange, is it no;r
Yes was the reply; but then they we're SO un-
suited to each other, that one can scarcely wonder
at it,"
That is true continued the first he is so very
grave, and she SO full of mischief
AS Lizzie walked quietly on, wondering what
they could mean, and if it was possible that they
referred to her, she lost the remainder Of the con-
versation. Then the words reached her from an
other direction
4 should think sho would not like to be seen
out so soon.'
And again-I think that it was her extrava-
gance that drove him off,
Lizzie returned home feeling sick at heart and
earnestly longing for her husband to come tack to
her she felt sure that some false report was be-
ing circulated, but how she could not tell. While
she was musing on this subject tho door opened,
and Mrs. A-was announced. Lizzie rose to
receive her visitor, who remarked ia q commiser-
aung tone
You poor little creature l have come to con-
dole with you =
Thank you,'said Lizzie, mistaking her meaning,
/ almost think l need coincidence being left
alone in this great house with only the servants
Yes continued Mrs. A., but you may
be sure that every one will take your part. for
people always do sympathise with the ladies, you
know. | think be was a perfect wretch to leave
You, and SO soon too
Her meaning began TO break upon Lizzie's mind,
and she exclaimed almost fercely, of whom are
you speaking?
Mr.. Rivington.' replied Mrs. A, in some
surprise at Lizzie's excited manner. L heard that
he had quarrelled with you. and that was the reas-
on of the separation and knowing that you must
.iNSI OhNiJ 4 hH9tShSN w bhN' MY y III phtbsJ VI no
ting that you would excuse the intrusion
Our heroine drew herself up with considerable
dignity, as she replied, Allow me to say that
you have been misinrormed this 10 the first that
I have heard of any quarrel, and the separation
was caused by some business which has called my
husband away for q few days.
Mrs. A. hastened to apologize, and soon
after left the house. Then anne honest little Sal
ly Brewster, who threw her arms around Lizzie's
neck, and exclaimed in q tone Of sincere sympa-
thy -
MY poor, dear Mrs. Rivington how sorry l do
feel for you
why do you feel sorry for me, Sally p asked
Lizzie, in a calm tone.
oh. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS know Why said
Sally hesi:atingly.
Il know nothing about me to excite ympathy
except that | have been lief. alone for a few daye,
in consequence of my husband having been called
away on business.'
Sally replied in a tone of surprise, why ! l was
Informed that-that-
That my husband and l had quarre!ed, and
separated, said Lizzie.
You have heard Of the report, then, and it is
not true p
oh, yes, I have heard it, and l have also
been condoled with, but l cannot imagine what
gave rise to such an idea
Sally did not hurry away as Mrs. A-had
done. and Lizzie found it great comfort to have d
friend with her. She was obliged to receive visits
of condolences all the afternoon, and in the evening
her gentlemen friends came to offer their sympa-
,hies,' as they said, but Lizzie thought it was rath.
err to satisfy their curiosity, and she wished herself
anywhere rather than in a country village.
This state Of affairs continued until the return
of Mr.. Rivington, which took place rather sooner
than his wife hai anticipated. Lizzie ran to NEE
him, and throwing herself into his arms burst into
tears.
What ails my pet p he asked, as be kissed hol
affectionately.
'Oh, Dudley p sobbed Lizzie, there has beer
such a strange report circulated throughout TIT
whole place--,hey say that you and | had quarrel
ed, and that " as the reason that you had gone
away and left me-
A quizzical air came over Dudley's face as hi
replied.
What strange stories, my dear, gain credence
How could this have arisen, do you know p
His wife replied -
Il have not the slightest idea; I am sure it coulc
not have been from anything that / have said, thi
time.'
Dudley passed his hand thoughtfully across hi
face as he observed slowly. Gould it have beer
: from a remark that | made OF the morning l left
recollect now of meeting one of the n~eighbors
3 who inquired how you were. replied that yot
were very well when last saw you, but that W
( had a few words together and separated. l nc
t ticed that he looked rather surprised at my ans
wer.'
r oh, Dudley how could you ? exclaimed Liz
zie.
why. my dear, I was only in fun, AMI then be
+; sides it was strictly true but people are so yer
e matter of %fact-any one might know that l woul
not leave you, no matter for how short a time
e without having a few parting words with you