Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-07-04
and has uucomplainingly kept step with

your own figure. Unable to keep up with
yeuf long strides, she has fallen, faint and
foot-sore, by the way. tell you she must
have rest for mind and body, or | will new
err answer fer the result. Aud it would be
better if found away from here"
Eyes. l begin to comprehend and it
can be found away" And, offering his
hand, II will take care. doctor, that you do
not get chance to administer such another
dose TO me-"
Mr. Streeter went back to the room where
his wife was sitting, propped up by pillows.
and gush Of unutterable tenderness sWelled
in his heart as he glanced at her pale face
and almost transparent hands.
You don't know how glad am that
yea are better"
'.Thauk you. Yes, am almost we'll
now-shall soon be able to be in the kltch-
en-. am sure I must be sadly needed there
by this time
mo. you're not needed there. BY the
way, would you like for me to put the farm
to reat this summer, and you take the boy
and 60 back 10 the old granite bills p
"Oh !! could you p and the voice culver
ed with excitement then. wistfu}ly But
the expense, Newton. It would put US
back so much"
Eyes, there it it ; the old doctor was
right" he thought And then aloud -
'.Do you know what went to the city for,
the day you were i'll p
To deposit some money for more land, |
think you said"
Eyes, but [ do not need that land. [
have far more than I can cultivate now
And you shall have that money-or, at
least all you want Of it-and 60 homo and
stay this summer, and to get back some of
your bloom"
L shall write to day that you are com :
ing"
Mrs streeter could hsrjly believe it was
not one OF her feverish dreams.
But all came in good time and she arrived
safely at home, where she was petted and
caressed to her hearts content.
"You are trying to spoil me- she would
say Il shall never be fit for farmers
wife any more"
And thus among loving friends, riding,
walking, and when at home, reading music
ard writing long letters to her husband; the
summer past swiftly away.
And now he had written he was coming,
and she was counting the days as they pass
ed ere she could look into his face and be
clasped to his heart She was eager to go
now. Her holiday was over. Health had
returned and not for single instant did
she shrink from the old life.
And when the husband came and saw
what change one summer had wrought he
again told himself that the good old doctor
was right.
A few days were given to the old friends,
and then he turned their faces toward their
Western home
1t was evening when they arrived, and
the wife looked with woful bewilderment at
the change. A handsome front had been
added to the old house and before she had
time to ask questions she was ushered into
a parlor-a psrlor newly furnished and al.
ready lighted An elegant piano stood in
recess evidently constructed for its re.
ception.
She turned toward her husband to see
that he too, bad not changed into something
or Somebody else. But the merry twinkle
In his eye told her that he was enjoying her
surprise. and slowly she began to realize
the whole situation. Yes, now she under
stood bis strange reluctance to mention
what he was doing. and his willingness to
have her remain. even after she expressed
her anxiety to return.
sCome, I have more to show YOU" and
he showed her into large ccmmodious
room, furnished for her own sleeping apert-
mept. even to her baby's crib.
sThis is for you; and now lay aside your
dusty garments and prepare for tea. It
must have been ready nearly an hour ago.
T will 90 and see"
When he returned he found his wife in
her little rocker silently weeping.
"Have I wounded where I wished to
heal ?" he asked
"Forgive me.' she said. smiling, II am
a goose, bat tired winged one you know,
and am so happy to be at home. and such
tell my happiness
He stopped to kiss the offered lips
And thus the new life began. And what
8 different life it was-busy. but not bur
dened time for the wants of the mind as
we'll as the body. Good help in the kitch-
en- all the time, and choice reading for any
leisure hour
The farm was an unfailing resource Of in
come, fully defraying all expenses and
showing q balance in favor.
ssBeen improving" said Dr. Meekor, az
be refined his carriage to the neat fence.
eyes, doctor ; come in"
II want to show you all the improve
merts. Here, Mary, the doctor wants to
see you"
And she came to greet him rosy with
health and happiness. He nodded his head
at her husband
eyes that will do !" and glancing at
the open piano. ri am going to stay just
long enough to hear one tune played -
VIII you favor me ?"
And with the old school CALAMITY, fitted
so awkwardly to his brusque manners. he
led her to the instrument, and stood, hat in
hand. while she played.
"There, thank you. I have cut off my
own supplies. No more fees for me here
I see. just my luck I never did know
enough to secure my own bread and butter
Goodbye, Mr.. Streeter y and again nod
ding to the husband. he trotted out to his
vehicle and went on bis way his cherry
voice humming to his horse the tune he
had just heard
LET HIM D1E.--Somebody at Louisville
forwarded to President Grant, at Long
Branch, for his son Jesse, live alligator,
four feet long. Jesse declined the present,
aud the President paid the express charges