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 thinl
OF, warming by his grateful interest and
cordial manner.
"You will be at home to dinner ?" she
said As he went out.
"Oant to-day, Lizzie; I've business out
Of town, but III be home early to tea.
Have something substantial, for / don't OK.
poet to dine. Goodbye" and the smiling
look, warm kiss and lively whistle were q
marked contrast to his lounging, careless
gait the previous evening.
II am in the right path, " said Lizzie, in
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
~ devotion, and her lips would culver as
che thought of his confidence to bis friend
Moore but like brave little woman, she
stifled 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 shant find any parlors
more attractive than bis own, I 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
full arrangement, and drew him down be-
side her on the sofa. He felt as if he was
counting over again, as he watched her fin
gers, busy with some fancy needlework,
and listened to the cheerful voice he had
loved 20 dearly two years before,
"What are you making, Lizzie"
"A pair Of slippers. Don't you remem-
Der how much you admired the pair l
worked for you, oh ever 90 long ago?"
81 remember-blaok 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 \ my
house."
Lizz:es 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 its allie
glance, and then she said: 31r-
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" ..rr..
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 ii
sounds"
William obeyed joyfully, and, tossing
aside her sewing, Lizzie took the piano
stool. She bad q very sweet voice, moi
powerful, but most musical, and was q
very fair performer on the piano.
Ballads, Lzzie2"
"Oh! yes, know you dislike opers
music in parlor."
One song after another, with nocturne
or lively instrumental piece, occasionally
between them, filed up another hour plea
aantly. t
The little mantle clock struck eleven!
"Eleven! / thought it was about nine
ought to apologize, Lizzie, as used te
do, for staying so long; and I can truly
say, as l did then, that the time has passed
so pleasantly ! can scarcely believe it il
20 late"
The piano was closed, Lizzie's work put
in the basket, and William was ready Il
60 up stairs; but, glancing back, he saw
bis little wife near the fireplace, heI
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 il
the matter2
"Oh! William, have been such bat
wife! heard you tell Mr.. Moore las
evening, how I had disappointed you; bu
will try to make your home pleasant
Indeed will, if you will forgive aud low
me-"
Glove your Oh! Lizzie, you car
guess how dearly love you'll"
As the little wife lay down that nigh
she thought.
&C. have won him back again! Bette
than that I have learned the way K
keep him;"
-Barnum designs to reopen Immediately il
some locality, and give performances until
new Museum is built. He has been in negoti
alton for the temporary lease of the Academ.
of Music. He has issued . card to the publ
thanking them for the universal sympathy a
the loss of the Museum, announcing his inteu
ton to erect, Immediately, Museum whicl
will be an ornament to the metropolis and Al
honor to the country. He says he can dupll
cate nearly everything in the original collec
ton in six months. and says he will dispatc
special agents TO Europe next week, and vii
soon follow in person.
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