The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-03-13

with neat collar and sleeves Of snowy
muslin, and wealth of soft full curls, had
really metamorphosed her, while tho
blush her husbands admirIng glance
called up to her cheek, did not dettact
from her beauty. At first William thought
there might be guest, but glancing a
round he found that they were alone.
Come William. your breakfast will be
stone cold,' said Lizzie, in CHEEKY, pleas
ant voice.
1t must cool till you sweeten it with a
kiss. said her husband. crossing the room
to her side, and Lizzie's heart, bounded
as she recognized the old lovers tone and
manner.
Not one fretful speech. not one COM
plant, fell upon Williams ear through the
meal. The newspaper, his usual sols'ce at
that hour. lay untouched, as Lizzie chat
ted gaily on every pleasant subject she
could think Of, warming by his gra,ilied
interest and cordial manner.
You will be homo to dinner she said,
as he went out.
Can't to-day, Lizzie; I have business
cut of town. but I'll be home early to lea.
Have something substantial, for ] don't
expect to dine. Goodby i and the snni-
ling look. warm KISS, and lively Whistle
were marked contrast to his lounging.
careless gait Of the previous evening.
Il am in the right path. said Lizzie in
a low whisper. 'Oh what a fool have
been for two long years a fretful dowdy'
William you shall never say that again
Lizzie loved her husband with real
wifely devotion. and her lip would culver
AZ she thought Of his confidence to his
friend Moore; but like brave little woman
she stifled back the bitter feeling. and
tripped off to perfect her plans. The grand
the linnen covers tasen from the furniture,
Lizzie thinking. He shan: See any more
parlors more attractive than his own, am
determined
The time came and William came with
it. A little figure. in tasty. bright silk
, dress, smooth curls, and OIL! such q lovely
. blush and smile, stood ready to welcome
William as he came in, and tea time past
| as the morning meal had done.
After tea there was no movement as
usual towards the hat rack.
William stood up beside tie table. lin
gerng. chatting. till Lizzie rose. She led
him to the light, warm parlors in their
pretty glow of tasteful arrangement. and
drew him down beside her on the sofa.
He felt as il he was courting over again.
as he watched her fingers, busy with some
fancy needle work. and listened 10 the
cheerful voice he had loved so dearly two
years before.
What are you making Lizzie?'
= "A pair of slippers. Don't you remem-
y Der how much you admired the pair
worked for you ever so long ago.
Il remember them; black velvet with
flowers on them. used to put my feet
upon the fender, and wish time would
: move faster TO the day when would bring
0 my bonnie wife home to make music in
3 my house,
d Lizzie's face saddened for moment. as
b she thought of the last two years. and how
little music she had made for his loving
l. heart; gradually weaving it from the ale.
. giance-then she said:
g Il wonder if you love music as much as
e you did ihen !
Q 'Of course do; oft drop in at Miss
d Smiths for nothing else than to hear the
music
d Il can play and sing better than Miss
}. Smith. said Lizzie. half pouting
But you always say that you are ou
o Of practice. when ask you'
Il had the piano tuned this morning
n Now let Us open it and hear how i
% sounds
o William obeyed joyfully. and tossing
's aside her sewing, Lizzie took tha piano
stool She had sweet voice. not power
| full. but most musical. and was very fai
y performer on the piano.
ID Ballads. Lizzie
?. 'Oh yes know that you dislike oper,
al music in the parler.'
y One song after another. with necturne
% o, lively instrumental pieoe. occasionally
d between. filled up the hour pleasantly.
}? The little mantle clock struck eleven.
z Eleven | thought it was but nine.
IN out to apologize; Lizzie. as l used to d.
for staying so late; and | can say truly a
.? I did then. that the time has passed s.
ly sweetly. | oaa scarcely belive it is g.
It. late