The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-07-23

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"Out again tonight Z" said Mrs. Hayes, fres-
nhy, - her husband rose tron the tea table and
doomed HE greet coat.
"fes, have - sngageasns 9th Moore.
shall be IN early leave . hight in the library.
Good night" Aud With Q careless nod William
Hayes left the room.
"Al~ays the way" murmured Lizzie Hayss.
sinking back upon Q sofs, "out every night,
don't believe be cares one bit about me nos, and
yet We have been married bus s~o years. No
man could have more orderly house. I am sure:
and never 60 any where, am sure; and am
not bit e1usvsgant Oh dear! Why 10 iseI
Vas not born rich he did notomarry ne for
money, and he must have loved me then-shy
does he sow treat me- with such neglect!" And
With her mind filed up with such fretfrl Quer.
les, Lizzie Hayes fell asleep on the sofa.
Let NE paint her picture as she lay there
She vas blonde, with very small, graceful 6g-
ure, and . very pretty lace. The hair, which
showed by its waves its tendency 10 curl, Wss
brushed smoothly back "a il was such bother
to curl il" she said her cheek Vas pale and her
whole countenance wore DISCONTINUED exprcs-
sion. Her dress Vas neat chintx wrapper, bat
she wore neither collar sleeves. "Whas 10
the use OF dressing up just for w iliam!"
Lizzie slept soundly for two hours, and then
clock drearily, At the long interval 10 be spent
alone before bedtime.
The library was just over the room in which
she sat, and down the furnace due. through the
regisscI, . .vivo tic yvuuS ~ifr's cars
il Was her husbands.
"Wsu, Moore, what is a man to doy I was
disappointed, and l must have pleasure some-
where. Who could have iancied that Lizzie jar
Wis. 30 perfectly sprightly aud loving, would
change to the fettul dowdy she now icy Who
wants TO stay At home and hear his wife whining
al the evening about her troublesome servants,
and headaches aud ali sorts oi bolhers- She has
30 got the kEsck Of drawing, that upon my life
don't believe she could speak a pleasant
word"
Lizzie sat - il stunned. Was this true She
looked in the glass Ii not exactly do~dy her
costume Was certainly not fit for an evening,
even ii it MAS an evening at home, with only
William to admire. She rose and softly went 70
her Osn room, With bitter and sorro~fS thoughts
and Q firm resolution 10 win back her husband
aud then his love reganed, keep it.
The next morning W i.liam came into the break
fast rOem with his usual careless manner, but .
bright smile came on his lips be saw L1zie.
pretty chintE wrapper, with q neat collar, AUD
sleeves OF snowy muslin, and \ wreath ot full
curls, had really metauiorphsed her while tho
blush his admiring glance called ~ her cheek did
not detract from her beauty. At first W iIlisn
thought there must be guest, but gisncing, re
found they were alone.
Come. William. your coffee will be stone
cold, said Lizzie, in = cherry pleasant vsics.
Not one fretfnl apssch, not one complaint, fell
upon Williams ear during the meal. The news
paper, bis usual solace at that hour lay untouched
- Lizzie chstted gaiiy on every pleasant subjec:
she thought Of, warming BY his gralifed interest
and cordial manner.
"You win be home to dinner ?" she said -
he went out.
"CAn's to-day. Lizzie I have business on. Of
town but Iii be home early to tea; have some
thing substantial, for I don't expect to dine TO-
day. Good bye" and the smiling look, warm
kiss, snd lively whistle, we're q marked contrast
to his loupging, careless gait the previous eve
ming.
~ am in the right path" said Lizzie in .
low whisper. "Oh, what q fool have been for
two years! fretful dowdyl William, you shall
never cay that again"
Tea time came, and William came with Is; q
kataI. o6g"sacd" thv9ly tHush fsAu 'P8ate, fH1d
ready to welcome William as he came in and
tea time passed - the morning meal had done.
After tea there Was no movement - usual
towards the hat rack. William stood up behind
the table, lingering, chatting. until Lizzie also
rose.
"what sre you making Lizzie,
" A pair OF slppers- DO you no. remember
how much you admired the pair l made for you
ever 80 long ago!"
"I remember; black velvet with flowers on
them. used to put my feet on the fender and
dream of the blue eyes, light curis, and wished
time would move faster to the day when could
bring home nv bonnie wee wife, to make music
10 my house"
Lixxe's face saddened for a momens, - ahe
thought of the last two years, and how little mu-
, os sae made for his loving heart, gradually
weaning it from its a''egiAncs, and shen said "
wonder il you love music as YOU did then ?"
"Of course do. | have often dropped in
at Miss Smiths for nothing else than 70 hear the
| music"
81 can play and sing better than Miss Smith,
said Lizzie, halt pounting.
but you always saw that you are ost Of prsc
tice when ask you"
81 hal tic piano tuned this morning. Nov
open il ani We j hear its soanda"
William obeyed her joyfa Y, and passing
aside her sowing, Lizzie took the piano stool
She had q very sweet voice, not powerful, but
most musical, and she was very fair performer
on the piano.
Ballads. Lizzie!"
| "Oh yes! know you dislike operate uusie
| in the parlor."
The little mantle clock struck eleven.
Eleven. thought il was about nine.
ought to apoligize. Lizzie as used 70 do. fo'
staying so long as ! can truly say a. dad thei
that the time has passed 80 pleasantly, Cal
scarcely believe il 10 50 late"
The piano was closed. Lizzies work put is th'
basket, and William was ready to 90 up stairs
but glxnciug back be saw his little wife near tn
fireplace, her hands clssped, her bead besf, an
large tears fell from her eyes. He vas bes'd
her in an instant. Lizzie, darling, are you III
What 10 the NATTER"
"Oh, William! / have been such bad wife
}, I heard you tell Mr.. Moore, last evening, bov
had disappointed you but will try and max
your home pleasant, indeed will, If you will fss
give and love me-"
"Love you o. Lizzie, you cannot guess ho'
dearly love yeu.
As the little wife lay down that night, Oh
thoaRht: ~ have won him hack again Bette
than that; haveIearned to keep him.
NJ IxpIscRxrJoN-"D Dear mofhern Oaid q del