Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-08-03
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How TO Keep Him.
"Out again tonight ?' said Mrs. Hayes fret
fully as her husband arose from the tea-table,
and donned his great coat
" Yes, | have an engagement with Moore;
shall be in early ; leave Il light in the library
good night = and, with careless nod, William
Hayes left the room.
always the way murmurcd Lizzie Hayes,
sinking back upon II sofa ; out every night.
don't believe he cares one bit about me now, and
vet we've been married but two years No man
can have more orderly house. I'm sure ; and
never 90 anywhere. | am not bit extravaganza
Oh dear! why is it? was not rich he didn't
marry me for money! and he must have loved me
then-Why does he now treat me with SO much
neglcct?' And with her mind filled with such
trctful queries, Lizzie Hayes fell asleep on the
sofa.
Let me paint her picture as she lay there She
was a blonde, with small graceful figure, aud
very pretty face. The hair which showed by its
rich waves its tendency TO curl, was brushed
smoothly back and gathered into rich knot at
/ the back, " it was such bother to curl it, she
! said her cheek was pale, and all her face wore
1 n dscontpntcd expression. Her dress was neat
| chintl wrappcr but she wore neither collar nor
sleeves. "What's the use Of dressing up just for
/ William ?'
Lizzie slept soundly for two hours, and then
awoke suddenly. She sat up, glanced at the
cloct, and sighed drearily at the long interval
still to b. spent alone before bedtime.
The library was Just over the room in which
she sat- and down the furnace lluc, through the
register, voice came to the young Wlics cars
! it was her husbands
"WclL Moore, what is n man to do? was
disappointed, aud must have pleasure some
where Who could have laucicd that Lizzie jar
Wis, so perfectly sprighty and loving, could
change to the fretlul doWdy she now Is VINO
wants to stay at home aud hear his wife whining
all the evening about her troublesome servants,
and headache, and all sorts of bothcrs? She has
SO got the knack of drawling that upon my liie
/ do not believe she could speak pleasant
Word.p
Lizzie sat as If stunned. Was this true She
| looked in the glass. If not exactly dowdy, her
costume was certainly not tit for an evening,
even If it were IN evening at home with only
William to admire. She rose, and softly went to
her own room with bitter and sorrowlul thoughts,
and firm resolution TO win back her husband,
and then, his love regancd, keep it.
The next morning William came into the room
with his usual careless manner, but a bright smile
came on his lips as hc saw Lizzie. pretty
chnz wrapper, with neat collar, and sleeves
of snowy muslin and II wreath Of soft, full curls,
had really metamorphosed her while the blush
her husbands admiring glance called up to her
check, did not dCtract from her beauty At first
William thought there must be guest, but
glanclng ne iOund lhcy were alone.
"C0me, William, your coffee Will be stone
cold,' said Lizzie ia CHEEKY, pleasant voice
d" 10 must be cool ill YOU swceten my break
fast with kiss said her husband, crossing the
room to her side and Lizzies heart bounded as
she recognized the old lovers tone and manner.
Not one irctful speech not one complaint fell
upon Williams ear during the meal. The news
paper his usual soluCe at that hour lay untOnch-
ed, as Lizzie chattcd gaily on every pleasant
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Interest and cordial manner
" "IOu will Lc home TO dinner" she said as he
went ont
"Can't today, Lizzie have business ont Of
town bu. iii be home early to tea. Have
something substantial for don't expect to dine
Good bye" And the smiling look, warm kiss
and lively whistle were marked contrast 10 bis
lounging careless gait the previous evening.
-. am in the right path ;" said Lizzie in a low
whisper. 90! what u fool have been for two
years a frctGul dowdy! William, you shall
never say that again.
Lizzie loved her husband with a true wifoly
Devotion and her lip would culver as she thought
OF his confidence TO bis friend Moore but like
brave little woman she stiDed back the bitter
feeling aud trpped of to perfect her plans. The
grand piano, silent for many months, was opened,
and the linen cover removed from the furniture.
Lizzie was thinking. " He shan't lud any par
l0r more attractive than his own, am deter
/ mined"
+ Tea time came, and William came with it
little figure, in tasty silk dress smooth curls,
aud oh such a lovely blush and smile, stood
ready TO welcome william as he came in, and
tea passed as the morning meal had done.
After tea there was no movement as usual
towards The hat rack. William stood up beside
the table, lingering, chatting, till Lizzie also
arose She led him 30 the light warm parlor,
IN the pretty glow Of tasteful arrangement, and
drew him down beside her on the sofa. lie felt
as If be were courting her over again, as he
watched her fingers busy with some needlework,
and listened to the cheerful voice he had so
loved two years ago.
q" What are you making, Lizzie I"
a. pair Of sleepers. Do you not remember
how much you admired the pair made Tor you
ever so long ago."
81 remember; black velvet with iiowers on
them. used to put my feet on the fender and
dream Of blue eyes and light curls, aud wish time
would move faster to the day when could bring
home my bonnie wee wife to make music in my
house."
Lizzie face aaddcned for a moment as she
thought Of the last two years, and how little mu-
sic she had made for his loving heart, gradually
weaving it from its allegiance, and then said, 81
wonder If you love music as you did then y
! "Of course do | often dropped IN at Miss