The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1866-05-10

QoWQy Sne is noWs VINO wants tC
stay at home to hear his wife whi.
ming all the evening about her
troublesome servants, o and hel
headache and all sorts of bothersI
She's got the knack Of that drawl
ing whine so pat, pom my life,
don't belieyeshe can speak pleas
antly." em tag On. -ri9d
Lizzie sat as if stunned. Was
this true? She looked in the glass
If not exactly dowdy, her costume
was certainly not suitable for an
evening with only William to ad.
mite. She rose, and softly went to
her room, with bitter, sorrowful
thoughts, and a firm resolution to
win back her husbands heart, and
then, his love regained, to keep it
The next morning William came
into the breakfast room with his
usual careless manner, but a bright
smile came on his lips as he saw
Lizzie. Alpretty chintz, with neat
collar and sleeves Of snow-white
muslin, with a wreath of soft full
curls, had really metamorphosed
her; while the blush her husbands
admiring glance called up to her
cheek did not detract from her
beauty. AT first William thought
there must be a guest, but glanc-
ing around, he found they were
| alone. 20 D. 'GnGI0G 1i 80. -IaT...
"Come, William, your coffee win
soon be cold," said Lizzie, in a
cheerful, pleasant voice. 'I y
sit must be 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 recognized the old lovers tone
and manner. . u '...'.. ''''.
40 Not one fretful speech, not one
complaint fell upon Williams ear
through the meal. The newspaper,
the usual solace of that hour, lay
untouched, as Lizzie chatted gaily
on every pleasant topic she, could
think of, warming by his grateful
interest and cordial manner. ,edt
"You will be at home to dinnerg"
she said, as he went out.
"Can't to-day, Lizzie; Pve bust
ness out of town; but I'll be home
early to tea. Have something sub
stantial, for 1 don't expect to dine.
! Good d-bye.ao And the smiling look,
warm kiss, and lively whistle, were
a marked contrast to his lounging,
careless gait Of the previous even
ing. or . ,.0'#...eaI si'o.-fs
II am in the right path" y said
Lizzie, in a low Whisper. ooh,
what a fool l have been for the last
two years "a fretful dowdyp-
William, you shall never say that
again." . ..,..l. l....-..r -.r
Lizzie loved her husband with
real wifely devotion, and her lips
would quiver as she thought Of his
confidence to his friend Moore; but
like a brave little woman, she stiff
led 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
saying, ale shan't find any parlors
more pleasant than his own, Pm
determined" ...''' . b. .3
Tea-time came, and William
came with it. A little figure in a
tasty, bright silk dress, smooth
curls, and oh! such a 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 and chatting, until
Lizzie arose. She led him to the
light, warm parlors, in their pretty
glow of tasteful arrangement, and
drew him down on the sofa beside
her. He felt as if he were court
ing over again, as he watched her
fingers, busy with some fancy
needlework, and listened to the
cheerful voice he had loved so
dearly two years before. ..,.... -
"What are you making, Lizzie"
ga pair Of slippers. Don't you
remember, how much you admired
the pair l worked for you-oh !! ev-
er so long agoW r1uwp a|
81 remember-black velvet, with
flowers in them. / used to put
my feet on the tenders, and dream
of blue eyes and bright curls, anG
wished time would move faster to
the day when / could bring my
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