Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-02

ment on all her things, "said Tom, by way
of explanation.
"For whatH
Because she can't pay some kind of a
humbug bill brought against her by that
swindler Sampson
Cant this unjust action be onashed?'
1T ought to be, at any rate. 1t can be
pnt OIL long enough to, give the widow
warning of what is going on, so that she
can put her things out of his reach,n re-
piled Tom.
''Pettitogger, you are .trea sure? Just
run over amp give the widow a sly piece
of advice, and then will help YOU make
out damages in case OF Folger aud Fol
SON."
II was thus that Mrs Crosby went on,
and ny noon, with the able assistance Of
Tom had reached the last three items.
uiz.: Kick Bill BuZzleton (of the firm
of Buzzleton and Buggs) out of the Off
ce; browbeat Mrs. Chandler, and tweak
Johnson's nose"
snow, as none Of these persons are
present what am to do?" inquired Mrs.
Crosby, looking archly at Tom.
why just as the equire woul--wait
till they come in"
Exactly; but it is now about. the hour
of dinner, if people can't come in at prop
er business hours, how can they cxpcct
to be kicked down stairs. browbeated, or
tweaked! So, my. young friend we will
go to dinner. You will not be wanted
this afternoon, therefore YOU need not
return to the Office but amusc yourself
any way you pIcase-by going to see
Margaret. perhaps. Lock the office and
give me the kay; | won't forget your SER
vices"
On her return, our gentle attorney
met her seamstrcss, and, having some
work to consult her about asked her
home to dinner. As soon as she entered
the house, she knocked at the door and
said, laconically, Ready for dinner"
What a ludicrons spectacle met her
vision Mr.. Crosby wit segmant of
squash in one hand and Il potato in the
other.
81 have brought friend home to din
ner, Mr.. Crosby" added the lrdy.
The deuce pou have" cried the sqirc,
clevating two smutty eyebrows, half in
ycxation, half in wonder, at his wift's
gravity.
How soon will dinner bc re lay?" shc
continued, drawing forth her watch with
an air Of one in a hurry.
Judging by present appearances, it
Will be on the table in about an hour
and a half from this time" said the new
houSekeeper opening the oven door to
look at the meat, which was not yet bis
tered with the heat.
AS there are only two of us, Mr..
Crosby, cannot listen to any excuse for
this objectionable delay. For my part
emit see what you have fund to employ
yourself aboutn'
Come Mrs. Crosby, don't eXult until
your work has beeninquired into. There
such thing as growing before one is
If the woods"
IF You refer to my Office business, !
AN very glad to inform you that it is ac
'ompished successfully, and have a day
- spare" replied the lady consulting her
watch.
"rhe hcaJaS c6rpus-"bcgan Mr.. Oros-
by.
And the writ of Replcvn?" interrupt
ed Mrs Crosby.
And the Saunders case?" resumed the
squire;
''And the threatnin5 letter." chimed in
he lady.
THE land case, and the breach ofprom-
Use aiiair?o
VII attended to. sir, as well as Buzzle-
ton, and the firm of Buzzleton and Buggs."
Tia, hal no. no. You can't put that
load on to me, Mrs. Crosby! Where's
Tom?"
Locked the Office and sent him Off
did not want him-hc will be back to-
morrow"
The deuce, Mrs Crosbyr,
81 said tom, sir. And new have you
attended to the cases whom | left for
you.
Ahem. let's see Are dishes washed
the closet in order, shelves wiped down
knives clcahed, stove BACKED, fire kept
bright, hall swept stairs brushed, par
lour swept anu busted, lamps trimmed
chamber-work done"
Hold on, Mrs. Crosby. for heavens
sake! No woman alive could all Of that
i'll one forenoon"
BEG your pardon; before you is wo-
mon who has done il for years"
For only two Of us!n
For only two Of Us, Mr.. Crosby"
Are you Il woman Of ycracjty, Mrs.
Crosby?' aakcd the squire with a smile.
NO gentleman has YET presumed to
call it in question" responded the lady.
with slight inclination of the body.
"Tnen give it up, and makh grace
full surrender of these premises"
And only two ofus!"
Mrs. Crosby ! leo yonr pardon. |
think that am little wiser than | was
this morning | assure You, upon the
honour ola gentleman. that will never
speak disparagingly of woman's duties
again. Two ofus, find. make consider
able work. enough at least for one little
wife to perform"
You are pardoucd on the spot. And
let me assure you that | do not regret
this days experience; AMI perhaps the
Widow Sanburn and several othcs per-
sons will not
And your humble servant among the
number" replied the squire, bowling,
We have only to add that the squire
kept his word, that Tom Pcttifogger
married the pretty seamstreSs. and only
two of us" was never used except as q
pleasantjcst
ADVICE TO pARrNTS-Be ever ccntle