The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1881-04-16

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when Ihurriedly turned round and
saw hothing but an empty room,
where had expected to see Lottie.
| had rotremalned there, however,
but a second or two, when | heard
suppressed laugh; and looking be-
hind To door, there | discovered
my darling in fall dress ss-beautiful,
radiant, charming and lovely-wilh
mischievous smile playing on her
face. Never had seen her looking
so beautiful before; the color of the
rose ana lily were mingled on her
fair cheeks, whilst evidences Of
restored health appeared. Her
toilet had. been.arranged with great
care and exquisite taste, evidently
done to please me, for ! had sent
word that was coming to see her
that morning. She wore a mos.
magnilceht rese:pink, brocade- silk
dress, witffGll train; the bocy and
skirts were covered with point dc
Venice lace, whilst the bodice fit
ted the slender waist so neatly, that
Ter square shoulders and tall,
queenIy form exhibited their beau
ty to great advantage. My picture,
encased in a heavy gold locket, was
suspended by a costly cham around
her neck, and my diamond ring
Sparkled on her finger. The great
rolls of pretty golden curls had
been halt confined behind her head
with blue ribbon, whilst a fresh
white rose, bordered on all sides
With pink geraniums, adorned her
throat As soon as my eyes en-
countered the lovely creature be-
fore me, | threw up my hands with
an exclamation of surprise. When
| left her two days previous, she Was
in bed, where had expected to 6nd
her still; but when l beheld her
beautiful form standing before me,
with all the loneliness and beauty
Of an angel, | was dazzled and over
wkeImed with amazement. ! was
not able to understand how such a
speedy recovery had been effected.
The pretty blue eyes had regained
all their charming brilliancy and
the stately form its beauteous sym
metry; in fact my darling had never
appeared SO lovely In my eyes as
she did then.
why, Eldie!" she exclaimed as l
took her in my arms, "where have
you been hiding all this time? II
declare if you play me another
such a dodge, | will set the police
on your track"
"Don't ask me any questions now,
Lottle; | am too happy to talk
Let me look at you good; you are
so pretty to-day; | never saw you
looking so we'll"
II never IelL Deltef In my lie
am as strong as | ever was. | was
up early this morning, dressed my,
self without assistance, made up my
bed, re-arranged the furniture, and
am now ready Tor breakfast. And
such an appetite as have--it is
like that OF a wolf. You were sur
prlsed to see me up and dressed;
you admire my appearance; well, |
am glad you do. You shall not see
Inc eat breakfast; should be
ashamed to let you see how much
can devour 20, order the car
riage, while | am eating; | am 60
Ing to see Viola this morning.
Why don't you 60 along, Eddie?-
What are you waiting forF'
"DOn't you knowW
~ have very strong suspicion;
very well, suppose | must be kind
10 the old darling, since he has been
so true to, and suffered so much
'Or me. Take it quick and go, for |
am starving, There! there! Eddie,
go along with you; don't you see
low you have torn my HAIR down.
declare you have almost smother,
I'd me; you are like a Russian bear"
She lodged under my arm, and
went into the dining room. i went
)ut and ordered the coachman to
get the carriage ready, then went
pack to the parIor and waited for
lottle.
"Well, Eddie, . she said as she en-
cred the parlor, and took a seat on
he sofa by my side, 81 have de-
'oured every thing on the table;
md like Oliver Twist, l wanted
nore,' but mother closed down on
ne, and even refused to let me eat
he cold scraps that were left in the
cupboard"
II fear you are imprudent, Lot
ie," said !, ''but am truly glad to
now that you have an appeute."