The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-02-12
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THE WAY TO KEEP HIM.

Yes, | have an engagement with
Moore; shall be in early; have light in
thc library; good night" and with care.
less nod, William Hayes left the room.
Always the way" murmured Lizzie
Hayes, sinking back upon sofa; "out
eycry night; l don't believe he cares one
Bit about me now, and yet we've only been
married two years. No man has a more
orderly house; am not bit extravagaht,
and yet don't believe he loves me any
more Oh dear, why is IL? wasn't
fich; he didn't marry me for money, and
he must have loved me then-wby does
he treat me with SO much neglect?" And
With her mind filled with such fretfal
queries, Lizzie Hayes fell asleep on the sofa.
Let me paint her figure as she lay there.
She was blonde, with a small, graceful
hgure, and very pretty face. The hair,
which showed by its rich waves its natural
tendency to curl, was brushed smoothly
back, and gathered into rich knot at the
back--"it was such bother to curl it, u
She said-her cheeks we're pale, and the
whole face wore discontented expression.
Her dress was neat chintz wrapper, but
She wore neither collar nor rsleevcs-"whats s
Che use dressing up for William"
Lizzie slept soundly for two hours, and
then awoke suddenly. She sat up, glanced
~ the clock, and sighed drearily at the
prospect Of the long interval still to be
spent alone before bedtime.
The library was just over tho room in
which she sat, and down the furnace Aue,
through the registers, voice came to the
young wife's ears; 1t was her husbands:
"Well, Moore, what's man to do?
was disappointed, and must have pleas
ure somewhere. Who would have iancied
that Lizzie Jarvis, SO pretty, sprightly aud
loving, could have changed to the sretful
dowdy she is now2 Who wants to stay
# at home to hear his wife whining all the
evening about her troublesome servants,
aud her headache and all sorts of bother ?
She's got the knack of that drawling whine
20 pat, that, 'pon my life, don't believe
she can speak pleasant"
Lizzie sat as if stunned Was this true?
She looked into the glass. II not dowdy,
her costume was certainly not suitable for
IN evening, even If it were On evening at
home with only William to admire. She
arose and softly went to her own room,
with bitter, sorrowful thoughts, aud firm
resolution to win back her husband heart,
and then his love regained to keep it.
The next morning, William came into
the breakiast-reom in his usual careless
manner, but bright smile came to his
lips rs he saw Lizzie. A pretty chntz,
with pretty collar and sleeves Of snowy
muslin, and q wreath Of soft, full curls,
had really metamorphosed her, while the
blush her husbands admiring glance call
cd up to her cheek, did not detract from
her beauty. At first William thought
there must be guest, but glapcing around
he found they were alone.
Come William, your coffee will be
stone cold" said Lizzie, in CHEEKY pleas
ant voice.
1t must be cool till you sweoten my
breakfast with kiss" said her husband,
crossing the room to her side; and Lizzie 3
heart bounded as she recognized the old
lovers tone and manners.
Not one fretful speech, not one com.
plant, fell upon Williams car through the
meal The newspaper, his usual solace
during that hour, lay untouched, as Lizzie
chattcd gaily on every pleasant subject
she could think Of warming by his gratifed
interest and cordial manners.
"You will be home to diuner2" she
said, as he went out.
"Cau't to-day, Lizzie / have business
out of town, but I'll be home early to tea
Have something substantial, for don't
expect to dine, Goodbye" and the smil
ing look, warm kiss and lively whistle
were marked contrast to his careless
lounging gait of the evening previous.
al am in the right path" said Lizzie
in low whisper. "0h what q fool
have been for the last two years A
"frctful dowdyl" William, you shall
never say so again"
Lizzie loved her husband with real wifcly
/ devotion, and her lips would quiver as she
thought Of his confidence to his friend
Moore; but like brave little woman, sht
stiflcd back the bitter feeling, and trippcG
of to perfect her plans The grand piano
silent for months, was opened, and The
linen cover taken from the furniture
Lizzie ihinking-"He shant fud any par
Tors more attractive than his own. an
: determined" "
Tea time came, aud William came will
it. A little figure in tasty, bright sill
. dress. smooth curls, and oh I! such lovcl.
|, blush and smile, stood ready to welcome
. William as he came in, and tea time passc,
I ms the morning meal had DONE
/ After tea, there was no movement, a
/, usual, towards the hatrack. William
. stood up beside the table lingering, chast
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