The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1866-05-24

the breakfast room with his usual care
less manner, but q bright smile came
on his lips as he saw Lizzie. A pretty
chintz with neat collar, and sleeves
of snow white muslin, with wealth of
soft curls, had really metamorphosed
her, while the blush her husbands ad-
miring glance called up to her cheek
did not detract from her beauty At
first William thought there must be q
guest, but glancing around he found
| they were alone.
"Come, William, your coffee will be
soon cold," said Lizzie, in cheerful,
| pleasant voice
cit must cool till you sweeten my
breakfast with kiss said her hus-
band, crossing the room to her side,
and Lizzie's heart bounded as she re
cognized the old lovers tone and man
| nerS.
Not one fretful speech, not one COM
plant fell upon Williams ear through
the meal. The newspaper, the usual So
lace of that hour,la untouched, as Liz
zie chatted gaily on every pleasant sub
ject she could think of, warming by his
grateful interest and cordial manner.
"You will be at home to dinner 20
she said, as he went out.
Cant to day, Lizzie; I've business
out of town, but I'll be home early to
tea. Have something substantial, for
I don't expect to dine. Good bye;''
and the smiling look, warm kiss
and lively whistle were marked con-
trast to his lounging, careless gait the
previous evening.
'I am in the right path" said Liz
zie in q low whisper. ''Oh !! what a
fool I have been for two years. "A
fretful dowdyr William you shall
never say that again
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 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 COW
ers taken from the furniture, Lizzie
thinking, "He shan't find any parlors
more pleasant than his own, I'm de-
termined."
Tea time came, and William came
with it. A little figure, in a 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, to-
ward the hat rack. William stood up
beside the table. lingering and chatting
until Lizzie also rose. She led him TO
the light warm parlor, in their pretty
glow of tasteful arrangement, and drew
him down on the sofa beside her. He
felt as if he was counting over again,
as he watched her fingers busy with
some fancy needle-work, and listened
to the cheerful voice he had loved SO
dearly two years ago.
''What are you making, Lizzie p
GA pair Of slippers. Don't you re-
member how much you admired the pair
| worked for you-oh! ever so long
ago p
i II emember-black velvet with
flowers ON them. I used to put my
feet on the tenders, and dream Of blue
eyes and bright curls, and wished time
would move faster, to the day when l
could bring my bonnie wee wife home
to make music in my house"
Lizzie's face saddened for moment,
, as she thought of the last two years,
and how little music she had made for
) his loving heart, gradually weaving il
, from its allegiance, and then said:
/ II wonderif you love music as much
as you did then p
"Of course I do. I often drop in al
t Mrs. Smiths for nothing else than to
hear the music"
: II can play and sing better than Mrs
, Smith," said Lizzie, pouting.
5 sBut you always say you are out OF
: practice when I ask you.
l Il had the piano tuned this morning
| Now open it, and we will see how i
sounds"
William obeyed joyfully, and tossing
/, aside her sewing Lizzie took the piano
!. stool. She had a very sweet voice, mo-
I powerful, but most musical and was
5 fair performer on the piano.
"Oh! yes, I know you dislike oper;
music in parlor."
, One song after another, with a-noc
: turnal or lively instrumental piece oc
. casionally, between them, filled up an
= other hour.
p The little mantle clock struck eleven
eleven! I thought it was abou
). nine. 1 ought to apologize, Lizzie, as
}, used to do, for staying so long; and
/, can truly say, as 1 did then, that tn
i time has passed so pleasantly / cal
scarcely believe it so late
n The piano was closed. Lizzie's worl
e put in the basket, and William wa
e ready to 60 up stairs; but glancini
r back, he saw his little wife near tn
fireplace, her hands clasped, her hca'
? bent and large tears falling from he
e eyes. He was beside herin aH instant
e "Lizzie, darling, are you ill? Wha
Y, is the matter p
% ooh, William, / have been such ba
o wife! heard you tell Mr.. Moore
Fe last evening, how 1 had disappointe
n you; but will try and make your HON
/ pleasant. Indeed l will, if you wi
s forgive and love me-
le "Love you? Oh! Lizzie, you ca
~ guess how dearly love you"'
is AS the little wife lay down that nigl