The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1869-11-10

have full confidence in my husband; and can
not you throw the mantle of charity OveI
Lilly's actions |"
"Humph, don't know what style of man
tic charity wears, but it will take a mon
strOus large and long one, different from the
present fashion, to cover up and hide that
girls bold and wicked ways" broke forth
the old lady.
So days passed into weeks, and there grew
to be GOODNESS between Ruth and Lilly. the
latter trying her best to warm the chilled
heart of her former friend; and when she
would throw off the feeling of SUSPICION, and
/ be q little cheerful and easy, Aunt Prudence
in general, and domestic peace in particular
At last it came just as she knew it would
be, just as she had predicted.
One day note from George was brought
by the porter from the store, saying "that
his wife must not be uneasy or worried, he
was called away very unexpectedly, and had
not time to come home to say goodbye, as he
wonld be home the next afternoon"
| This explanation was satisfactor Y to Ruth
"Humph! may De 90! Iiope itsMrf prove
| true. believe that girl Is at tho foot Of it, ,
Ruth had just put her baby to sleep, and
was sitting by his crib, when loud ring was
heard ct the hall door; in a few moments
| room, crying out: $50, ..- =
Whore is Lillys Is she herei When did
you see her last p
Rath was too terrified to speak.
Where II your husband" exclaimed the
excited mother.
Poor child! all was plain now George
gone, Lilly gone.
give not seen Lilly to-day; my husband
left town this aftern0on,n che gaspui forth
xkrNv mv~,A
Aunt Prudence.
"Just what I've been expecting to hear for
month past. Where have your eyes been,
madam, that you have not seen your Lilly
designs on that poor unsuspecting child's
husbaAdi I've been seeing it all and telling
her; but she is 50 good and pure in herself,
she could not think Of . woman's being any
thing else. Hold mp your head, my dear
you have nothing to be ashamed of. There
10 no Disgrace at your door. If he is gone, I'd
feel ito good riddanee Of bad baggage"
"Oh, oh, anaty! yoa don't know-you have
never been > wife. l was % happy before we
got rich and came here. Oh, oh" sobbed the
poor wife. --.. -.
The almost crazed mother ran from the
room, glad to get ont Of the way Of the on
ragged spinster. ks-s s.-.. ---.
crying. At last, near morning, she grew
rather more calm. She had decided what to
do. ~ ~s
Packing up trunk with things she needed
most for herself and little one she went, ut
early dawn, to Aunt Prudences room, knock
cd, and said:
81 am going home to my parents. shall
leave this morning at eight O'Clock. l cannot
stay here-I should die. You had better re-
have my things-my wardrobe-sent to me.
You will know how to settle up better than
L must go to my mother"
"Well, my poor dove, will do the best l
can, and will come to SEQ you when get
through"
In few hours, the cars we're bearing her
rapidly away from her husband's home.
my little Ruthy. Why did you not let us
know you were coming, that some one might
have met you - inquired old Mr.. Seaton.
After much trouble, he was able to make
out, through the sobs and broken exclama-
tions Of mOTy66cstisn aud grief, Jsss nU~ .''s
wen, wen, yeSesr-y yOm UrUrner rUUK II
into his head to clear out from us and get
married, without word; and to-day Our
daughter takes it into her head to come back
to her home, tired of matrimony."
"Come. child, stop crying; there must be
some mistake-George seemed to be very
devoted husband"
"Oh, 50 he was, until (as Aunt Prudence
says) that girl bewitched him."
"Humph! ah, should not wonder if that
named damsel had not lighted and been
blowing the fire all the time'-in word,
been the cause Of this trouble"
"Oh no, father dear, it was plain enough
for every one to see, and they both left in
the samo train. Oh, l shall die-I know
shall"
Ruth WAS carried of, put to bed, and given
Q composing dranght by her mother.
Tho next morning she was calmer, and her
athsE managed to got clearer statement Of
snow tell mo the name Of the young per.
''"i Lilly SHy HSs.on f =, xSise.ssS s c Ruth.
"Lillys Why, bless my soul, the Lilies
have grown to be very forward flowers
That is the name of tho girl Jo. has gone of
with-Lilly somebody-he did not say who
only we must welcome his Lilly-and herr
A carriage drove up to the door; and 10.
jumped out and led in . Lady, saying:
| Here, father mother-is your new daugh
! ter n - s
The lady raised her new veil, and disclosed
the bright, protty face Of Lilly Hanson.
"Why, Ruth, you here's George just left us
yesterday afternoon" z& ---------
But Ruth. was spoechless,s gazing will
amazement on the face of her new sister.
The old gentleman seemed to be the'cle
est-headed one Of tho group, and said:s
..Oh, ! Gee, this is the Lilly! ha! ha! ha
/ they aid mot let You into the secret"
Ruth-she exclaimed:
"Do yeu forgive me, sister fear rv.
caused you much suffering; but it was al
Joe's fault He said that If made you tn
confident, that Aunt Prudence would draw
all out of you, and ma would surely know 1t
and as You would tell your husband, we has
4 better 40 that ourselves. and have but one il
the secret. Ho brought mo all JOe's letter
and sent mine, and finally went over to Balti
more, and having seen mo duly married, has
toned hack to you. Oh, how disappointed h
will be not T. ana yoa. Do you forgive me
II 3Forgive youf viii George ever forgiv
tmc for not having confidence in him II
ttald me to trust him. Oh, Indeed George vii
\ nsvsr forgive me-" cried tho poor child
eyes he WILL" and turning round she wa
j olasped in her husbands armA !
tried, but in future You will not borrow Aun
Prudence's eyes, hope. However, it's 81
right now.n Ss.gs.
TAlps we'll that ends WE'LL" said old MI
Session.
"This ends yery well," said George.
j '"pve gaod news fde yeu, Lilly. went i
and gave your meuia3 certificate to y0u
mother, and she was 90 relieved that the sill
report fsAmtie's was not true, and she q
most hugged me. And now for the gran
finale. Your old Colonel says Joe mus
bring you home. That - had net the slight
est idea Of marrying ~ hinaself. That
only wanted to keep - tho young scamp
!, until YOU wero souG&t by some fellow. q
had picked out Joe ~ the lucky chap; bu
Won wo1ld not let I'm have the pleasure 4
giving you away. He says al he has is you,
with lis best regards; and hearty thanks I