Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-02
MisteIIang.
Only two of Us.
BIZ MRS, ROBINSON.

BE- to busy too fulfil it," she rejoined IN a
slight tone of regret.
BUSY about what?" testify exclaimed
the speaker. Il would respectfully in
quire. for somewhat less than The hun
dredth time, what you can possibly find
to do? 1t seems to me that Won must
really suffer from want of exercise"
Il do undoubtedly" said she drvly.
at can't be otherwise" continued the
squire, decidedly. at is comparatively
idle life for woman to attend to a few
household cares"
"A few household caresr'
eyes, my dear Mrs. Crosby, and the
washing put into the bargain. What a
faborious BUSINESS" Squire Crosby look
ed very wise, and spoke with a slight de-
gree ofirony.
"You talk like one who is unacquaint-
ed with his subject; but at the same time
am willing to allow that you know as
much about it as the generality of men;
and that can't be construed into COM
pliment to the sex by any means"
But isn't the fact a seIf-evident one
Mrs. Crosby? Haven't | eyes and can't
ee-observe-look about me-compre-
hend?" demanded the squire.
"You might, without doubt; but whcth-
err you do, is another thing" rejoined his
wife.
'Be that as it may, however. am sat
istied that can find enough to keep me
out of idleness."
"When there is only two Of usT'
'Only two of u.s." added Mrs. Crosby,
quietly; for it is just as necessary that
two should eat as four"
swell, it certainly must be great I'M
dertaklng to cook little food, wash a
few dishes and lay the table three times
a day! Why, | could accomplish the
whole in less time than two hours"
'Those duties you have named do not
comprise the whole of housekeeping. Mr..
Crosby.
''Perhaps not; I shouldn't mind throw
ing in little busting and sweeping, once
in while. But it certainly appears
laughable to hear woman complain of
the work when there is only two in the
family. verify believe it's nothing but
habit" quoth the squire, with becoming
gravity.
Suppose you try it for one day" pro-
posed Mrs. Crosby, with like seriousness.
IN go to the Office and do your work,
and you can remain at home and do
NINE"
"it's rather novel proposition, and
don't at this time recall to mind any Gel
ebrated men who have done homework
| haven't the least objection to trying it,
notwithstanding, and presume it will be
the easiest days work | shall have this
year." rejoined the husband.
Both being agreed, the next day was
selected for the exchange of employ
ments A quiet smile iurked upon Mrs.
Crosby's mouth, and the squire evident
ly thought it fine joke; one which
would afford him large fund of merri-
ment and be the means of proving to his
wife that Homework was nothing more
than a pleasant amusement.
The dcluded woman thought her time
was fully occupied in keeping a good-sized
house tidy. and in devising new means of
gratifying the palate of the squire; who,
strange to say, liked good food. and album
dance of it. He seemed to think that
this jumped upon the table ready cooked
and that Mrs. Crosby Tor some other per
SOM and had but to utter few magical
words, and every thing was done. But
to hear these trifling duties termed enor
nous, when there was only two of them"
to look after, seemed great absurdity to
Squire Crosby, and he inwardly resolved
to write an avticle on the subject, and
let the Sterner sex know how much they
are imposed upon.
While rejecting upon this laudable
determination, Mrs. Crosby had occupied
herself in jotting down list of the du-
ties which demanded attention the next
morning. This she folded, and quietly
handed to her husband, requesting him
to make out similar paper, SO that no
Encouragement might ensue.
The list is no longer than usual, said
the lady, smiling at the earnestnesS with
which he surveyed it. Il go through
with the same performances every day.
1t is necessary, for they cannot be omit
ted. But don't be frightened you can
take your own time" she added, in ban
tering tone.
Feigning the utmost indifference to the
results, he remarked that he should prob
ably make quick work of it," and plac-
ing the paper in his pocket, returned to
the office.
The liege lord of Mrs. Crosby practis-
ed law in suburban town, and had ac-
quired considerable property by the same
His wife had independence enough to do
her own homework, but could not help
thinking that she deserved some credit
for so doing. She had no particular de-
sire to be praised; Justice where justice
is due" was her motto and our readers
will perhaps coincide with her in the be-
lief that it was rather hard to work bu-
silly a whole morning, and then be told
that 'she had done nothing comparative
ly.n 1t was not encouraging, to say the
least. and she awaited the experiment of
the next day with much interest.
Morning came, and the squire aroused
his wife. and informed her i'll significant
tone that it was quite time to dress and
make ire Mrs Crosby did not wait
for a second bidding, but remarked. as
she left the chamber, that he might put
himself in readiness TO see about break
fast
Our heroine had taken the precaution
the night previous to prepare the kind
iings, and in a short time had brisk fire.
She allowed herself to do just what her
husband had been in the habit of doing,
and no more. He usually left the coal
dust and cinders for her to sift and clear
away, as well as the remnants of wood
and shavings to pick up; and she didn't
feel inclined TO limit his privileges at this
time. The dining table stood in the mid
die of the room, also covered with books.
papers, writing materials and other ar
ticles used the evening before. These
She did not modest. and without nnllinc