Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-01-14

way, 1 heard from my nifty, that you
hcd put her to work and one reason for
my calling was to know the truth of it
Have you really done such an olt-of-the.
way thing?'
/ am very happy TO answer in the af-
firmative, Susan. When she left school
her occupation seemed gone she became
listless and languid her appetite left her ;
and in our anxiety, we consulted phys.
iclan in regard to her health. He told us
the best thing for her was daily aud reg
ular exercise, though moderately at first,
until her strength could bear more. So,
after MIR. Harris and myself had talked
the matter over, [ dismissed one of the
girls, and went hand and hand with Lucy
for while to encourage her. She now
makes all Mk beds in the house before
breakfast, sweeps the chambers occasion
ally, always helps iron the clothes, and
frequently assists in cooking. You must
drink tea with US soon, and taste some of
her bread - it is so delicious =
But don't she dress herself in the best,
and walk out every day my Arminta
could not exist without that
sShe is always neat in her dress, but
seldom walks out for promenade. She
is interested in every household depart
ment, and has sufficient exercise indoors
for her health. Her appetite and health
are both good, and we are glad that we
had the frmness to make her useful, and
thereby happy; her needle, too, is not
idle, and am frequently indebted to her
for much assistance with the children's
garments
What will Arminta think Of all this
Why, Mary said Mrs. Makedoo, 'we only
keep one girl, though | often think there
is work enough for two but it never en-
tered my head to call upon my daughter
for help. Dear me she is the one most
waited on in the family
Il hope you will be encoura ged, Susan,
to do as | have done, and bestow little
of the care on her that your mother be-
slowed on you; for, fashionable as you
have become, you cannot disguise the
truth that you were taught to work as
well as me. DO you remember when we
lived neighbors in the country, the many
useful lessons our mothers taught US? and
when our present husbands courted our
favor, dc you suppose they thought the
less Of US for being industrious 2
1t is different in the city, Mary
The difference, Susan, is only in our
own minds, and arises from false pride. l
have chosen to stick to first principles,
believing it will save my child much IN
happiness in future. The fate of nations
depends, in a great measure, On a moth.
er's training and parents cannot be too
much alive to their great responsibilities.
| beg YOU will consider this subject deep
". and pray for right wisdom to direct
YOU
Mrs. NIakedoo listened in silence
Then her thoughts went back to her
chidhood's home, beautiful and refresh
ing to her memory as to herself, when her
innocent thoughts and childish sports had
made an Eden of that secluded spot
when the gay song of the early BIRDS a.
wakened her from her health breathing
slumbers, and she arose with the dawn,
hght-hearted and happy, to perform her
daily triang they were, perhaps
in reality, but rendered important and
regularly exacted by mother anxious tor
her daughters welfare, and ever watchtui
to direct her youthful footsteps IN the way
that brings peace here. and happiness IN
the world to come. Alas! alas where
stood she now? It seemed as though all
those early lessons and sweet counseis had
been buried in the grave OF her departed
mother. The rank weed had come up OF
promise. How tn ought she, have l
fulfilled the trust toward the immortal
soul committed to my care The ways
of high life in fashion-bound city have
blinded my Judgment and better knowl
edge; my child has grown up beneath my
eve, ignorant of all that truly ennobles
and exalts our natures vanity and the
love of dress the only aim Of her exist
ence.'
IT'S too late now, Mary SAID Mrs.
Makedoo, as she rose in haste TO take her