Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-01-31

M MAJ, y. CLARKE.


Good night, and, with a careless nod, William
HAYES left the room.
sAlways the way.' murmured l.1fie HAYES.
sinking back upon sofa. out every night
don't believe he cares one bit about me nov,
and vet we've been muriei only two years.
No man can hayca more orderly house, am
sure; and never 60 anywhere, am not bit es.
ira, CANT aud yet dont believe he loves me
amy more. Oh dear. why Is IL wasn't rich,
he ddn't marry me for money, aud he must have
loved me ,hen--why does he treat me with so
much neglect - and with her mind filled with
such frctf,h queries, Lizzie Hayes fell asleep
upon the sofa.
Let me paint her picture as she lay there.
She was bon lc. with a small graceful figure,
and very pre,ty face The hair, which showed
by its rich waves its natural tendency 10 curl,
was brushed smoothl, back. and gathered into a
rich knot at the back 1T was such bother 20
curl IT, she said; her cheek was pale aud her
whole face wore a Disconnected expression Her
dress was neat chintz wrapper but she wore
neither collar nor sleeves; What's the use of
dressing up just for william
Lizzie slept soundly for two hours. and she
awoks suddenly She sat up, glanced at the,
clock, and sighed drcarily at the prospect of the
long interval still to be spent alone before bed
time.
The library was just over fhc room in which
she sat. and down the furnace Hue, through the
registers, avocc came TO the young wif,'s
ears il was her husbands.
well. Moore, what's man TO do was
disappointed, and must have pleasure some
where. Who would have fancicd that Lizzie
Jarvis, so pretty, sprightly, and loving, could
change to the iretful dowdy she is now Who
wants to stay at home to hear his wife whining
all the evening about her troublesome servants,
and her headache. and all sorts of bothors' She's
got the kn,ck of that drawling while pat that,
pom my life, don't believe she can speak pleas
antly."
Lizzie sat as if stunned. Was this true She
looked in the glass. Ii not exactly dowdy, her
costume was certainly not suitable for an even
ing. even if it were evening at home with
only William to admire. She rose, and softly
went 10 her own room with bitter, sorrowful
thoughts, and firm resolution to win back her
husbands heart, and, then, his love regained.
keep it.
The next morning, William came into the
breakfast room, with his usual careless manner.
but bright smile on his lip a he saw Lizzie.
A pretty chintz, with neat collar and sleeves OF
snowy muslin. and wealth of soft. full curls,
had really mctamorphosed her; while the blush
her husbands admiring glance called up to her
cheek, did not detract from her beauty. AT first
William thought there must be guest, but
gancing he found they were alone.
Come, William, your coffee will be stone coli,'
said Lizzie, in CHEEKY, pleasant voice
1T must cool till YOU sweeten my breakfast
with a kiss said her husband, crossing the room
to her side; and Lizzie's hear. bounded, as she
recognized the old lovers tones and manner.
Not one fretful speech, not one complaint, fell
upon Williams ear through the meal. The
newspaper, his usual solace u; that hour. lay un-
touched, as Lizzie chatted gayly on every pleas
ant subject she could think of, warming by his
gratified interest and cordial manner.
You will be home to dinner" she said lac
went out.
Can't to-day, Lizzie, | have business out of
town, but II be home early tea. Have some
thing substantial for ] don't expect to dine
Good bye,' and the smiling look, warm kiss. and
lively WHISTLE wore q marked contrast to his
!ounging, careless g,;t, the previous evening
Il am in the right path said Lizzie, in a low
whisper. .Oh what fool have been
for two wears. 4 'lretful dowdy" William,
you snail never say that again
Lizzie loved her husband with real wifey de-
votion, and her lip would quiyer as she thought
of his confidence to his friend Moore; hut like
brave little woman she stiaed back the bitter
ceiling. and trpped off to perfect her plans The
grand piano, silent for months, was opched, and
the linen covers taken from the furniture, Lizzie
thinking, He shan't find any parlors more at
: tractive than his own, am determined
Tea time came. and William came with it.
little figure III tasty, bright silk dress smooth
curls, and oh. such a lovely blush and smile,
stood ready to welcome William, as he came n;
and tea time passed as the mornings meal had
/, done.
After tea, there was no movement, as u-u,l.
toward the hatrack William stood W beside
the table. lingering. chatting, I'll LIZ
-;e also rose She led him 10 the ligh', warm
. parlors, in their pretty glow Of tastr arrange
ment and drew him down beside her On the sofa.
He f.lt a. Il he was cpurting over again, as he
, watched her fingers busy with some fancy needle
work, end listened TO the cheerful voice he bad
loved so dearly years before
What are YOU making. Lzzit'i
a pair OF slippers. Don't you remember how
nnch you admired the pair | works for you, oh
ever So long ago.
, Il remember; black velvet with flowers on
them. | uspd to put my feet on the fender, and
dream of blue eyes AMI bright curls ard sish
time would move faster 70 the dav when ! could
bring my bonnie ree wife home, 70 nsake music
in my house,
Iizzie's face saddened for moment, as she
thought OF the last two years. and how little mu-
sic she had made for his loving heart, gradually
weaving it fron it, allegiance; then she said:
Il wonder if you love music much YOU did
them
.Of course do. | often drop in at Miss
/ Smiths for nothing else than to hear the music
Il can play aad sing better than Miss Smith.
: said Lizzie. half pcuting.
+, Pat you always say yoa arc OFT OF practice
yhen ast you
b Il had tho piano tuned this morning. No~
c open IL, and VIC xill how il sounds,