The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1861-04-06
HOW TO KEEP HIM.

"Yes have an engagement with Moore; shall
be in early; leave lig in the library; good night
and with careless nod, w lam Hay mes left thu
room.
always the way murmnred Lizzie Haynes
sinking back upon a sofa; ''out every night.
don't Eclievc he bit about me now, ane
vet we've been married only two years No
have orderly house. I'm sure and
go anywhere, | am not a bit extravagant; ant
yet don't believe he loves me any more Oh, dear
why is it! | wasn't rich; he did not marry me fol
money; and he must have loved them why does
he now treat me with much neglect 20 And
With her mind filed Wi tn such fretful queres Liz
Zi- Hayes fell asleep on thc sofa
! Lct paint her picture She lay there. She
blond. with small, graceful figure; and 4
very pretty FACE. The hair, " hich showed by its
rich It's tendency to cl.i, brushed
sInes t!:ty ba tna gathered into rich knot IL
tie b" X, ~ WIS aueIl bother 10 curI 1t, she sad;
her check was pae; anu her whole face wore dis
contented expression Her dress neat chntz
wrapper, but she wore neither collar sleeves,
'W hats the of dressing up just for William.
Lizzie slept soundly tor two hours, and then a
! woke suddenly. Sac sat up, glanced at the clock,
and sighed Crearily the long interval still be
spent alone before bedtime.
The library was just over the room in which she
sat, and down the furnace fue, through the regis
tiers, came voice to the young wifes ears it was
she husbands.
.Wcll, Moore, what is to do? dis
appointed and must have pleasure somewhere.
Who could have fanced that Lizzie Jarvis so pref
M Sprghtlyh h and loving gould change &c to the fret
4
and hear his wife whining all the evening about her
,esome servants, and headache and all Of
botherS? She has got the knack of drawling that
upon my life do not believe she speak plea
SAINT word
Lizzie sat if stunned Was this true She
locke in the glass If exactly a owdy, her s.
tune certainly not fit for evening, if it
evening at home with only William to adj
mire. She rose and softly went to her room
with bitter sorrowtu thoughts, and firm ,esolu-
ton to win back her husband, and then, his love
gained, keep it.
The next morning William came into the room
with his usual careless manner, but bright smile
his lip as he Lizzie. pretty cntz
wrapper, with neat collar, and sleeves of snowy
muslin; and wreath fsoit, full curs had really
metamorphoscd her; while the blush her husbands
.,imirins glance called up to her cheek did not de-
tract from her beauty. AT first William thought
there must be a guest, but glancing he found they
alone.
Come " illiam your coffee will be stone cold,:'
Said Lizzie, III a CHEEKY, pleasant voice.
sit must cool till you Sweeten my breakfast with
kiss, said her husband, crossing the to her
side; and Lizzie's heart bounded she recognized
the old lovers tones and manner
Not trettul speech not complaint fell
upon Williams ear during the meal. The newspa-
per, his usual solacc at that ur lay nntonclol
Lizzie chatted cay every pleasant subject she
thought Of, warming by his gratilicd interest and
cordial manner.
sYou will be home to dinner - she said, as he
went out.
Cant to day, Lizzie have business out of town:
D.
stantial, for don't expect to dine. Good bye and
the smiling look, warm kiss, and lively whistle
were marked contrast to his lounging careless
gait the previous evening.
II am in the right path, said Lizzie, in a low
whisper 'Oh :! what fool | have been for two
years! a frctul dowdy! illian, you shall never
say that again
Lizzie loved her husband with true, wifely de-
votion and her lip would quvcr she thoug ght Of
his confidence to his friend Moore; but like brave
little woman, She stiHed back the bitter feeling, and
iripped off to perfect her plans The grand piano
silent for many months, was opened, and the linen
covers removed from the furniture. Lizzie
was thinking 'He shant find any parlors more at
tractive 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 and smile, stood ready
welcome j il!'am he came In; and tea-tne
passed Tue morning meal had done.
After tea there movement usual to-
wards the hat rack. William stood up beside the
table, lingering, chatting till Lzzis also She
leo aim to the light, warm parior>, in their pretty
glow OF tasteful, arr.lss. .mcut, and drew him down
beside her thc sofa. He felt if be was court
ig her over again, as he watched her fingers bus
with -3.,e ne,dework, ana listened to the cheerful
voice Ae hal io*ed dearly two years ago.
.'Wlat arc you mai iuAs. Ljzliy =
- pa.r of slippers 10 not you remember Row
ln,c admired the g'ar made tor You ever 50
long ago I 4"
Il n.cAt,s ;; 5laei. velvet with flowers them.
l used to put my feet on the fender and dream OF
blue eyes and light curls, ard wish time would
move faster to the day when l could bring home
my bonnie wife, to make music in my house,
! Lizzies face saOdencd for moment she thought
of the last two years, and how little music she had
made for his loving heart, gradually wcaning it
! from its allegiance, and then sai' II wonder it
YOU love music 5 you did them?
/ Ofcourse | do | often drop in at Miss Smiths
for nothing else than to hear the music"
| 81 can pay and sing better than Miss Smith, y
said Lizzie, half pouting.
| But you always say you are out OF practice
when ask YOU.
| Il had the piano tuned this morning Now open
! it, and we will hear how it sounds
| William obeyed joyfully, and tossing aside her
sweet voice, not powerful, but most musical, and
was very fair performer on the piano
s.Ballads, Lzze:'
| "Oh, yes! | know you dislike operatic music IN
| the parlor'
| The little mantel clock struck eleven
eleven | thought it about nine, [ ought
| to apologize Lizzie, used to do, for staying sc
long: and can truly say, did then, that the
tine has passed pleasantly can scarcely believe
it is SO iAte'
The piano was closed, Lzzie's work put in the
basket, and William ready to go up stars bu
glancing back he saw his little wife near the hr'
place, her hands clasped, her head bent, and large
tears falling from her eyes. He was beside her II
! an instant.
Lizzie, darling you ILL., What is the mat
ter?"
= 'Oh, William 1 have been such bad wife
I beard you tell Mr. Moore last evening how l ha
. disappointed you; but l will try to make your HON
pleasant, indeed will, if you will only forgive am
love me- y