The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-07-21

The newspaper, the usual solace at that
hour, lay untouched, a. Lizzie chatted gaily
on every pleasant subject she could think
of, warming by his grateful interest and
cordial manner.
"You will be at home to dinner3" she
said as he went out
"Cant to-day, Lizzie; I've business out
of town, but III be home early to tea.
Have something substantial, for I don't ex-
peot to dine. Goodbye" and the smiling
look, warm kiss and lively whistle were q
marked contrast to bis lounging, careless
gait the previous evening.
81 am in the right path" said Lizzie, in
q low whisper. 90! what fool have
been for two years! "A fretful dowdy =
William, you shall never say that again.
Lizzie loved her husband with real wife
ly devotion, and her lips would quiver as
she thought of bis confidence to bis friend
Moore but like brave little woman, she
stifed back the bitter feelings, and tripped
off to perfect her plans. The grand piano,
silent for months, was opened, and the linen
covers taken from the furniture, Lizzie
thinking, "He shan't find any parlors
more attractive than his own, am deter
mined"
Tea time came, and William came with
it. A little figure, in q tasty, bright silk
dress, smooth curls, and, oh such lovely
blush and smile, stood ready to welcome
William as he came in; and tea time
passed as the morning meal had done.
After tea there was no movement, as usual,
toward the hat rack. William stood up
beside the table, lingering, chatting, till
Lizzie also rose. She led him to the light
warm parlors, in their pretty glow Of taste
ful arrangement, and drew him down be-
side her on the sofa. He felt as if he was
oourting over again, as he watched her fin-
gers, busy with some fancy needlework,
and listened to the cheerful voice he had
loved 30 dearly two years before.
"What are you making, Lizzie ?"
"a pair Of slippers. Don't you remem-
Der how much you admired the pair 1
worked for you, oh ever 90 long ago2"
"I remember-black velvet, with flow
ers on them. / used to put my feet on the
tenders, and dream of blue eyes and bright
ourls, and wished time would move faster,
to the day when I could bring my bonnie
wee wife home, to make music h my
house."
Lizz:e's face saddened for moment, as
she thought of the last two years, and how
little music she had made for this loving
heart, gradually weaving it from it's allie
glance, and then she said:
II wonder if you love music as much as
you did then ?"
"Of course I do. I often drop in at
Mrs. Smiths, for nothing else than to hear
the music"
81 can play and sing better than Mrs.
Smith, "said Lizzie, half pouting.
But you always say you are out of
practice when ! ask you"
81 had the piano tuned this morning.
Now open it, and we will see how it
sounds"
William obeyed joyfully, and, tossing
aside her sewing, Lizzie took the piano
stool. She bad q very sweet voice, not
powerful, but most musical, and was q
very fair performer on the piano.
Ballads, Lizzie2"
"Oh! yes, know you dislike opera
music in parlor."
One song after another, with nooturne,
or lively instrumental piece, occasionally,
between them, filed up another hour plea
santly.
The little mantle clock struck eleven!
"Eleven! I thought it was about nine.
ought to apologize, Lizzie, as used to
do, for staying so long; and l can truly
say, as I did then, that the time has passed
so pleasantly I can scarcely believe it is
20 late."
The piano was closed, Lizzie's work put
in the basket, and William was ready to
go up stairs; but, glancing back, he saw
bis little wife near the fireplace, her
hands clasped, her head bent and large
tears falling from her eyes. He was be-
side her in an instant.
"Lizzie, darling, are you i'll !! What is
the matter?
"Oh! William, have been such bad
wife! l heard you tell Mr.. Moore last
evening, how I had disappointed you; but
/ will try to make your home pleasant,
Indeed / will, if you will forgive aud love
me-"
Glove your Oh! Lizzie, you can
guess how dearly love you'll"
As the little wife lay down that night
she thought.
"I have won him back again! Better
than that, l have learned the way to
keep him!"
-Barnum designs to reopen Immediately ir
some locality, and give performances until {
new Museum is built. He has been in negoti
alton for the temporary lease of the Academy
OF Music. He has issued card to the public
thanking them for the universal sympathy al
the loss of the Museum, announcing his inten
ton to erect, Immediately, q Museum which
will be an ornament to the metropolis and al
honor to the country. He saws he can dupli
cate nearly everything in the original collec
| tion in six months. and says he will dispatch
| special agents to Europe next week, and viii
! soon follow in person.