Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-08-21
THE way TO KEEP HIM =.
BY MARY z. CLARKE.

[ shall be in early; have light in the !
brary. Goodnight, and, with careles
nod, William Hayes left tie room.
always the way murmured Lizzi
Hayes, sinking back of the sofa, 'ou
every night. don't believe he cares on
bit about me, now, aHd yet we've bee
married only two years. No man ca
have a more orderly hOuse, am sure; an,
[ never go anywhere; am not a bit ex
travagant, and yet don't believe h
loves me any more. Oh! dear, why is it
wasn't rich, he didn't marry me fu
money, and he must have loved me thei
why does he treat me with so mncl
neglect?' and with her mind filled will
such fretful queries, Lizzie Hayes fell as
leep upon tine sofa.
Let me paint her picture as she lay
there. She was a blonde, with IA small
graceful figure. and very pretty face
The hair, which showed by its waves it'
natural tendency to curl, was brushed
smoothly back, and gathered into a rich
knot at the back; 'it was such bother
20 curl it, she said; her cheek was pale,
and the whole face wore discontented
expression. Herdress was a neat chintz
wrapper, but she wore neither collar nOI
sleeves. Whats the use of dressing up
just for William?'
Lizzie slept soundly for two hours, and
then awOke suddenly. She sat up.
sanced at the clock, aud sighed drearily
at the prospect of the long interval still
to be spent alone before bed time.
The library was Just over the room in
which she sat, and down the furnace fue,
through the registers, voice came to the
young wife'se aearsSsit was her hus-
bands.
We'll, Moore, what's a man to do.
was disappointed, and must have pleas
ure somewhere Who would have fancied
that Lizzie Jarvis, so pretty, sprightly
and loving, could change to the fretful
lowdy she is now? Who wants to stay
1t home to hear his wife whining all th,
4vening about her troublesome servants,
and her headache, and all sorts of broth
.rs? She's got the knack of drawling
whine so pat. that 'pon my life, don'r
believe she can speak pleasantly
Lizzie sat as If stunned. Was this
true2 She looked in the glass. If mot
Exactly dOwdy, her costume was certainly
not suitable for an evening, ev if il
were an evening at home, with only Will
iam to admire. She rose, and softly
went to her room with bitter, sorr0wfu
thoughts, and firm resolution to win back
her husbands heart, and, then, his love
regained, to keep it.
The next morning, William came into
the breakfaat-room with his usual care
less manner, but bright smile came OIL
him as hesaw Lizzie. A pretty chintz
with neat collar and sleeves of snowy
muslin, aud wreath of soft, full curls,
had really metamorphosed her; while the
blush her husbands admiring glanc,
called up to her cheek, did not detract
from her beauty. AT first, William
thought there must be guest, but glanc
ing he found they were alone.
Come, William, your coffee will b.
stone cold, said Lizze, in cherry, pleas
ant voice.
1T must cool till you sweeten my
breakfast with a kiss, said her husband
crossing the room to her side; and Lizzie's
heart bounded, as she recognised the ole
lovers tone and manners.
Not one fretful speech, not one com
plant, fell upon Williams ear through
the meal. The newspaper, his usual So
lace at that hour, lay untouched, as Liz
zie chatted gaily on every pleasant sub
ject she could think of, warming by his
yratifed interest and cordial manner.
You will be home to dinner?" she
said as he went out.
Can't to day Lizzie; / have business
out of town, but I'll be home early t.
tea. 'Y,EIave something substantial, for ]
don't expect to dine. Good by and tn,
smiling look, warm kiss, and lively
whistle, were marked contrast to his
loungings careless gait, the previous eve
ming.
1 am in the right path, said Lizzie, in
a low whisper. t0h!Nxhat fool l have
heen for two years! A 'fretful dowdy!
William, you shall never say that again
Lizzie loved her husband with rea'
wifely devotion and herlip would quiver
as she thought of his confidence to hi,
friend Moore; but like brave little wo-
man she stifed back the bitter feelings.
and tipped off to perfect her plans. Th,
grand piano, silent for months, was open
ed, and the linen covers taken from th'
furniture, Lizzie thinking, He shan,
lind any parlorS more attractive than hi,
own, am determined
Tea time came, and William camo
with it. A little figure, in tasty bright
silk dress, smooth curls, and on! such
lovely blnsh and smile stood ready T.,
welcome William, as he came in; and te,
time passed as the mornings meal baG
done.
After tea, there was no movement, as
usual, toward the hat-rack. William
stood up beside the table, lingering. chat
ting till Eizzie also rose. She led hin
to ielight, warm parlors, in their pretty
glow of tasteful arrangement, and drew
him down beside her on the sofa. He
felt as if he was courting over again, al
he watched her fingers busy with som,
fancy needlework and listened to tho
cheeiul voice he had loved SO dearly two
years before.
What are you making Lizzie?'
"A pair of slippers. sD0n't you remember
how much you admired the pair / worked
for you oh! ever so long ago?'
i remember; black sei9et with flowers
on them. used to iny feet on the
finder, and dream ofblne YES aud bright
cnrls, and wished inc lss move faster,
to the day when l co4is 5fihg my bonnie
wee wife home, to ke music in my
house,
Lizzie's face saddened for moment,
as she thought of the asttWo years, and
how little music She lind made for this
loving heart, gra,lslally weahing It from
it's allegiance, then shesaTd!
i wonder if you love music as much as
you did then?'