Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1846-10-30
WHOLE NUMBER G17.


Squire Lanes wife, you know, -
"Well, WELL" cried Andrew, "i.s no use ar.
outlying, there's enough as will be glad 10 pet
him, as you say, and # hrs. Morgan cant AZ.
ford u, why rs 10 use; al -
"NO, afford!" exclaimed the lady: "lt il not
hat; hope ! can afford as much IS Mrl. Lane.
BIl | should think that my worl would Be 2.
nCugh. And Il be behaves well, why should
want TO turn him awayl 10, 10, this won't
d."
"Why, main, if you would only hear 70 req.
son." cried Mrs. Price, al had rather he would
go to you than any where, because, you see.
you are real lady born aad bred: and 50 We
kept him to home, from going 10 Mrs. Lane, or
70 Mrs. King, till We see you, cause your ne.
Phow, Mr. Charles, s0id you would make no
difficulty about il, as he was jg5I the Joy you
wanted"
"Just ls, me ampiiiy it," said Andrew, "you
5ce, ma am, that my wif. and ! have bin thirkn
il over, and We calculate that the reason YOU
have 10 turn away 50 many, is cause the lazy
leers gets tired ike o. being steady, and acts
bad lustto get you 10 tIrl them of Now, ma.
am, when Job docs wrong, jus, send him 10 The
Old woman Or nc, and tell Us what he's done,
and we'll strap MN within an inch Of biz i e;
and when he knows how he's go. 70 s'ay, and
can't be turned of, and 60, 10 be strapped into
the bargain, why, he'n thsn behave jligmal!cgl.
w."
Mrs. Morgan was puzzled; she was uncertain,
and balanced between the de=r. Of Possessing
such Jewel as Job, ard the fear Of being cheat.
Cd.
81 should Ike to have 3 livle talk with your
- said cha. tsic fha- l,Hf
"Ies, ma'an, that's Job but he is proper
shame-iaced; he ar'nt used. YOU see, TO ta.kn to
ladies'" answered Andrew.
"Get along and talk with the lady" cried Mrs.
Price, snatching the stick out Of his hand. and
giving him smart blow with it, By way ofshow.
ing her authority, and whispering u, the same
moment, remember wha, Chare5 ,o.d you."
Thus urged and admonizhed, Job advanced
with very low bow, and stood before ''the pres.
ence."
"loung man, wish 10 ask YOU a few cues.
lions; sin the first place, what can YOU do!"
~ lille Of every thing, marn," responded
Job.
"Can you clean knives, and wait at tablet"
was the next inquiry. JOB thought cleaning the
knives easy enough, and waiting attablc, he con-
cIuIed to be waiting till he was helped, 50 he
boldly said,
"Oh yes, marm, sarin'y."
very well, observed the lady, 'but can YOU
drye'
JOB was little nonplushcd-whGt did she
want him 10 drive was the question; the geese,
The pigs, the COWS, or the carr! lie thought he
could drive most OF these; 50 taking heart Of
grace, he answered, "les, marm.'
| ,tI|. ID cUt1 tfr5
Morgan; butyod must remember one thing; you
are to OBEY my orders, and mine alone; and
Whatever tell you TO 90, or not 10 Do, you will
mind whoever else orders you. Do you under
stand me!'
"ies, marm, answered Job, promptly, "l'il
do my best, and wont mind nobody but you, by
yngo!
Mrs. Morgan was pleased with his earnestncs5,
and though she saw that he was awkward, she
tancled ne would soon improve; so relaxing her
first dlgnitied determination, she consented to sign
a contract. Andrew produced one ready drawn,
only the blank of the lady's name 10 be filled up.
which was signed by all parties, and the lady took
her leave, ordering Job to come up presently and
enter upon his dutIes.
Fora week, nothing occurred 10 render Mrs,
Morgan dissatisfied with her bargain, Job, though
awkward, was docile and obedient. Charles hov.
cred round him like his guardian genius, direct
ing' eXtenuatng' and remedying his O.uncers.-
The sabbath came, and all nature seemed 10 par.
take OF the peace and rest Of that day. The
weather was mild and pleasant, and the birds
were rejoicing TO find the trees once more cover.
ed with green foliage.
Mrs. Morgan ordered her carriage, 10 convey
herself and Sarah TO church, for though foot
path led through pleasant meadows and quiet
lanes, she thought it beneath her dignity to lcalk
more especially as strangers were expected 10 be
present. Mr.. Morgan who hated parade of every
kind, and Charles, who detested riding with his
aunt, had departed haitian hour before, to stroll
leasurely by the tootpath, and Mrs. Morgan and
Sarah, in full dress, entered the carriage.
"Drive on" said the lady, perceiving the car.
rage did not move; "What is the matter!"