The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-03-10


The next morning at an early hour, Miss
Penelope summoned her hand maiden.
Sally said she, am thinking of going
out of town for month or so, and during
that time shall close up the house. If you
have any friends that you would like to Wis
it, you axe at liberty to do so. Your wages,
however, will be continued as before, and
you will let me know where you go, in order
that may call upon you if | should return
unexpectedly
The proposal suited very well with Sally's
inclinations, as will readily be believed, and
though she was at loss 10 conceive what
had all at once sent such home body as her
mistress on travelling expedition, she was
very we'll disposed to take advantage of it.
Eleven o'clock found Miss Penelope in the
cars, dying with all speed towards her deSu
nation.
Mr.. Gregory McKim, as our readers have
already been informed, was bachelor of
thirty five. Inheriting large fortune from
his father, it was matter of no little Won
dCrment to his numerous friends that he
called no one to his side to share it, But
Gregory was one of those easy men, who
never take the trouble to go after anything.
If II is within his reach, well and good
otherwise the eXertiOn was too great, and he
voted it bore. He seemed content TO live
on, as he had ever lived, in single blessed
ness, quite ignoring the greater blessings.
1t was after dinner, and, as was his won't,
he was leaning back in his rocking chair,
plunged into the peculiarly pleasing State of
dreaminess supernduced by choice Hava-
ma, when the door bell was heard to ring.
Plague take it said he, rousing himself
unwillingly. Some visitor. wish they
would choose a better time
n lady announced the servant, throw
ing wide open the door, and ushering in
Miss Penelope Penrose.
Your servant, madam said Gregory,
bowling. Most happy to see you. Pray be
seated
This is Mr. McKim, if mistake not
said the lady.
The same, at your service
Il noticed a-a-an advertisement of
yours in the paper
All, yes, for house keeper. Can you
recommend one?'
/ have come to offer myself for the situa-
ton. Being an interested party said Miss
Penelope, smiling slightly, perhaps it would
be as we'll not to recommend myself very
highly
0h-ah-ahem Have you ever served
in that capacity before 2 said Mr.. Mckim,
little embarrassed.
No, l cannot say that have. | believe,
however, that am acquainted with the du
ties which it would devolve upon me-
AS | believe | stated in the advertise
ment, your chief duty would be that of su-
perntendence, and presiding at my table,
But | keep two servants, they would be
sufficient for all other household duties
What are your terms
That point is quite immaterial with me,
said Miss Penelope little amused at the
novelty Of her situation.
Shall l say four dollars week? Will
that content you?'
Perfectly it is quite liberal. One thing
should like to stipulate. AS unforeseen
circumstances may arise to change my
plans, l should prefer to engage at first but
for four weeks
AS you please. When will you be in
readiness to come
AT once as soon as can find means to
convey my trunk hither.
Where is it?
AT the hotel
DO not trouble yourself about it; will
send for it Immediately. Oh, had quite
forgotten one thing-your name
Penelope had not provided herself for this.
To give her own name was thing she hard
ly dared venture upon. After short pause,