Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1873-11-29

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went IL
were i'll Z"
''To deposit s.
land, | think you sas-
wearily.
''Yes; but do not need tna
have far more than / can cuitiV@
now. And you shall have that
money-or, at least, all that you
all summer, and try to get some of
your bloom back. ! shall write to-
day that you are coming"
Mrs. Streeter could hardly believe
il was not one Of her fcverish
dreams.
But ii all came about in good time,
and she arrived safely at home,
where she was petted and caresscd
to her hearts content.
"YOu are all trying 10 spoil me-,
/ she would expOstulatc; shall
never be 1T for farmers wife any
/ more"
And thus, among loving friends,
/ ridide. walking, and when at home
reading, music and writing long
letters 10 her husband, the summer
passed swiftly away.
And now he had written that ne
was coming, aud she was counting
the days that must elapsc ere she
could look back upGn his face ana
be clasped TO his heart. She was
eager 10 20 now. Her holiday was
over Health had returned, aud not
for an instant did she shrink from
the old life.
And when the husband came and
saw the wonder one summer had
wrought, he again told himself that
the good old dOcter was right.
10 was evening when they arrived,
and the wife looked with bcwilder-
ment on the change. A handsome
front had been added TO the old
dwelling; and before she had time
to question she was ushcred into q
parlor newly furnished aud already
lighted. An elegant piano stood in
n recess evidently constructed for
its reception.
She turned towards her husband
10 assure herself that nc, too, had
not changed into something or
somebody else. But the merry
twinkle IN his eye told her that lac
was enjoying her surprise, and
slowly she began TO realize the
whole situation. Yes, now she un-
derstood his strange reluctance to
mention what he was doing, and his
willingness TO rcmain, even after
she had expressed her anxiety TO re-
turn.
Come, Ihave more TO show yon:"
and hc showed her into a large, conf
mOdious room, furnished for her ewn
sleeping apartment, even 10 baby's
crib.
"This is for YOU. And now lay
aside your dusty garments and pre-
pare for tea. Il must have been
ready an hour ago. l will go and
see"
When he seturmcd he found his
wife sitting In her little rocker and
weeping silently.
"IIave l wounded where wished
10 neal he asked, rcproachfully.
Forgive me-" she said, smiling
Il am q goose, buta tired-wing one,
you know. And | am so happy TO
be at home in such a home, that |
have no words in which 10 tell my
happiness"
Ile stopped to kiss the offered lips.
Aud thus tho new life began. And
what a different life was-busy, not
burdened. Time for the wants OF
the mind as well as the body. Good
help in the kitchen all the time, aud
choice reading for any leisure hour.
The farm was an unfailing source
OF income, fully defray ing all cxpcn-
ses each year and showing n balance
IN favor.
''Been improving, l see" said MIR.
Mceker, as he reined his light car
riage 10 the neat fence.
"Yes, doctor. Come in. l want
to show you all the improvements.
Here. Mary, the doctor wants to see
you"
And as she came to greet him,
rosy with health aud happiness, he
nodded his head at her husband.
ayes, that will do;" and then glanc-
ing at the open piano, II am going
TO stay just long enough 10 hear ono
tune played. VIII you favor me Z"
And with the old gallantry, fitted SO
awkwardly TO his brusQue manners,
he led her TO the instrument, aud
stood hat I'm hand while she played.
"There, thank you; have cut OF
my own supplies. No more fees for
me here, 1 Sec. just my luck. l
never did know enough to secure
my own bread and butter. Good
bye, Mrs. Streeter." And again
nodding TO the husband, he trOtted
out 10 his vehicle and went on his
way, his cherry voice humming TO
his horse, perhaps the tune hc had
just heard.