Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-19

'DOnt Disturb YOURSELF, said her husband,
"she has only tainted, and I'll warrant she comes
70 IN time for the evening concert If she would
take more healthful exercise she would hardly stop
the circulation at SO short notice." and with this
consoling speech Mr.. Makedoo went to his counting
house. Kitty called again to bring the cologne
bottle and fan from Miss Araminta's room, besides
other jobs which left little time for the kitchen de-
partnent; but by dint of hard labor and perseve-
rance, she found time to take the children walk
Ing. and then hurried home TO get supper.
At the tea table, Mr.. Makedoo said the bread
w.e sour. The blame, as usual, rested on Kitty,
,'&ra was immediately summoned - account for it.
When she made her appearance, she gave pite-
Gus detail of the mornng-how she had to do SO
many errands after the bread was ready for baking
that she could not help it.
Her mistress said that was no excuse whatever
as she might have hurried more than she did, and
then the bread would have been sweet and good.
Mr.. Makedoo looked frowningy at his wife and
daughter "Susan," said he TO the former, ''f A
rammta had at least been taught to wait on herself
a little, and gave some slight assistance in the
house, Kitty would not be thus imposed on; as it
IS, you have absolutely ruined your child; yet if
you would dress her less foolishly and extensively,
you would then find yourself able to keep more help
on your own account.
His wife put her laced pocket handkerchief TO
her eyes, and mis- daughter was looking for con-
venent place TO Swoon and for fear of another
scene, the unhappy husband and father left the de-
partment.
Mrs. NIakedoo went below to give that lazy Kit
ty, as she termed her, complete blowing up.
"it seems to me, Kitty, you complain great
deal about nothing-pray where did you live before
you came here? 2"
The poor girl being fairly reused, replied that she
lived with Mrs. Harris, who was something like
lady, and never expected too much from her.
*, 81 used TO know her very well, pray why did
you leave her 90
"Because her eldest daughter had left school
and she said she wished her to learn to work. but
while there was so much help in the house, she
hadn't half chance; 50, as Nancy, the other Girl
had been there longer than had, she sent me away
with kind words and useful presents"
81 can't Think answered Mrs Makedoo. ssthat
Mrs. Harris would be so ungenteel as to oblige her
daughter to do house work and I'll call there soon
and find out for myself"
True to her word Mrs. Makodoo called to see
Mrs. Harris on the following Tuesday. Lucy Har-
rls, the eldest daughter answered the bell which
somewhat shocked her ideas of .propriety."
"Why, Lucy, DEAR" she said, show flushed
you look-have you fever, what is the matter?''
Lucy, radiant with health and good hnmor said
she was entirely well, but had been ironing all the
morning, and as Nancy sweeping the third
story, she told her she would attend the bell in her
absence.
Mrs Harris now entered the parior, and Lucy,
siter a%cda;ag herself, returned TO her work.
Glow do you do, my dear Susan?' said Mrs
Harris cordially, extending her hand to her wei
come guest.
81 am very well, I thank you, Mary
0 'And how is Araminta and the children 2"
SO, dear, the children well, but troublesome
as usual though don't know much about them =
Araminta is often dull. and has no appetite at all
Poor thing, as Mrs. Chick said of old Dom5ey's
first wife. fear she will never be able to make an
. effort 'lfs hardly worth while to ask after Lucy
no nl.c In \,
e my taste by the way, heard from my Kitty thai
!, you had put her TO work, and one reason for my
calling was 10 know the truth oft, have you really
: done such an out of the way thing"
n 81 am very happy to answer you i'll the aflirma
tive, Susan when she left school, her occupation
/ seemed gone she became listless and langud he
J. appetite left her. and in anxiety we consulted
physician in regard to her health He told VI
o the best thing for her daily and regular exer
y else, though moderately at first until her strength
y could bear more-So, after Mr.. Harris and mysel
/ had talked the matter over, dismissed one Of TIT
IS girls, and went hand in hand for awhile with Luc,
y to encourage her. She makes all the beds be
If fore breakfast, sweeps the chamber occasionally al
d ways helps TO iron the clothes. and frequently as
ssts in cooking; you must drink tea with us soon
Of and taste some Of her bread, it is 50 delicous
s'But don't she dress herself in her best ant
walk out every day? My Araminta could not ex
list without that"
!. "She is always neat in her dress. but seldom
" walks out merely for promenade. She is inter
= ested in every household department. and has sui
icient exercise in doors for her health. Her ap
ID petite and spirits good, and we are glad tina
we had the irmnesS to make her useful and there
u by happy her needle, too is not idle as am fire.
quently indebted to her for much assistance in tn
ne chiidren's garments"
ID ''What will Araminta think Of this % said Mrs
I'd Makedoo; ''why, Mary, we only keep one GIRL
4 loft hat
ID the house for two bat it never entered my head
ID call my daughter for help. Dear me, she is tn
most waited on in the family"
ty 81 hope you will be encouraged, Susan, to do q
al have DONE and beStow a little of the care on hC
er that your mother bestowed on you for fashionab
ed you have become. you cannot disguise the trut
tn that you were taught TO work as well as me- +
he you remember when we lived neighbors in tn
n country the many useful lessons our mother ga,
st us and when our present husbands courted o.
n favor, do you suppose they thought the less Of
- for being industrious ~
ne alt is different in a city. Marv.D
1st ''The difference, Susan, is only in our mind
and arises from false pride. have chosen to stiC
yet to first principles, believing il will save nv chi
nd much unhappiness in the future The fate of n
it tons depends, in great measure, on a mother
IN training, and parents cannot be too much alive
their great responsibilities. beg YOU will consid
,ry this subject deeply, and pray for right wisdom
direct You"
on Mrs. Makcdoo had IiStened in silence Th
lsh her thoughts went back to her childhood's HON
so beautiful and refreshing to her memory as to he
ON self, when her nnocentthoughts and childish spor
TO mad made an Eden of that secluded spot when 4
TO gay songs Of the early birds awakened her fro
health breathing slumbers, and she rose with {
The dawn light hearted and happy to perform her d
nd " duties; tTi6ng they were, perhaps, in realit
but rendered important and regularly exacted by
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