Demoine courier., 1855-06-28
Looking for a Domestic Wife.
b. KIT CARLYLE.

Josephine Reynolds or Hetie Burke,
said young Benson to himself. "Jose.
phine is a splendid looking girl. a queen
in every movement, and commands adj
imitation wherever she goes; but on the
other hand, Hettic is a little GEM and
has a sweet disposition, although. per
haps, Josephine has as good. Both can
shine in the palor and, for aughs | know.
in the kitchen also, as all farmers daugh-
!ers should be able TO do. Well. III call
on lhem this Monday afternoon, and en-
deavor TO decide then. lis washing
day | know, be-, so much the better time
to sound them on hoasehould duties; and
as | am going out of town the fore part
Of ,his week, it will be a good excuse for
calling row."
George Benson was a smart, intelli
gent young NAH. poor, but engaged in a
profiiaols business, which bid fair TO in
a few years place him 10 Independent
circumstances. He wished to marry,
but felt the necessity Of wedding some
one who was domestic, and who would
lie a ~'elpniate.
He was very much interested in both
i~le,'ie and Josepbiee, ard haaly knew
whirh he should prefer for a vie, as both
lad nany excellent qualities. but finally
concluded to decide in favor Of The one
who shouIG prove 10 be the most domes.
tic.
Georges walk that afternoon brought
him 10 Mr.. Reynolds about three o'clock.
Josephine's mother came to de door and
ushered him into the parlor. Ia a few
tnomen's Josephine entered and wei
coined him cordially. 70 bis surprise.
instead of seeming fatigued, as one will
after a Mondays washing. she looked
as fresh and blooming as , rose. and as
trim 10 her dress as though ready for a
party; while her mother, in The old calico
working dress, looked faded ard care
worn. and referring. BY way d apology,
10 its being washing day, soon left The
room.
"Excase my calling on Monday. Miss
Reyrold," said George. bat | was going
TO leave town Ger a weeks and thought
would happen in a few nonen.s before
went.
10. you are perfectly Sscusable," re
piled JOS. phine, "and I an very glad in
deed that you called"
Il shall make but a slbrt siay:'' con
tinued George, "as | pksume you are
quite weary with YOU'RE"
70, no. no, q, all, I4ave been down
to .he village shopping n the afternoon.
Mother always does Ne washing, as
havn'i any taste that VIZ" =
"Then you've been 4 liberty all day!"
"Yes. certainly; Wishing day is no
different with me Than bay other; l new
er did a Mondays wishing in my life.
Mosher tried to ini,ia.dme into the nys.
.eries of the art one by, butt was SO
awkward that she had % give up the ex.
pertinent; and she sal then, there was
no danger of my ev9 making a wash.
woman"
"Indeed!" said George TO himself
'.Faiher,'' continued Josephine, "would
hire the washing doc every week, but
mother says she hi rather do i. her.
sell, for economy's Sake."
"A knowledge Of tousework. especial
lily Of cookery. 10 verYY desirable in a young
LADY," replied Geaye. !
81 suppose itwasp nce considered so,'
replied Josephine; but gen,lemen now
s-days generally h1s their wivesa wash
women and o hosekeepsr. and tina,
answers every pEpose, and caves . Ia
dy the trouble Of e~quainting herself with
such ~disagfeeablS matters. Gentlemen
of the present by do not wish their
wives 10 be slayS, but companions
Every coRvegsrt logic for the ladies'"
though, Georgsj g
"Some haveb taste for such duties
and prefer to make themselves acquaint'
ed with them.Y said he, "for the sake Of
overseeing their servants and knowing
for themselves tina, things are dons al
they should be, if for no other PUT.
pore"
"True, but I'm not one Of that sort
abhor them. Housework is perfectly
hasful-de,estable 10 me. O, dear! ]
should consider a man cruel who wished
me to ccnfne myself to Il, even a par,
Of the time"
Well" continued George. drawing .
>ns breath, for he was surprised 10 hear
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