The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-11-03

ening the door and running out, to fhd sew
en- or eight Of the Perkins young fry. sitting
on the stairs. 'Who callsr f- eg
It's all Of u.s. said the Oldest, as spokes-
man for the rest. Grandmother said we
were to call yol mother -.,
But she did not tell you to set up such a
horrid concert, did shel If she did, for.
bid it. Call me mother, and I'll try to be
one; but never shout the word again, or
cali me at.all when you speak in your nat
ural voice. Come to me when you want
me. Where is your grandmother!'
she went out, and said she would not
be in till dinner; and there's no dinner get
ting ready, and nothing to eat, and we're
all hungry s'27' r.al
go then, and eat anything you can find.
'But everything is locked up, and you
have the keys. Grandmother said SO be-
fore she went OUT sts NN r-g
'Oh, she did, did she!' said I, laughing,
and running down stairs over score Of
legs and arms. Now saw the conspiracy.
The pantry was speedily unlocked, and the
key has not been in the door since.
Leaving the children TO discuss their
lunch, walked on to the kitchen There
sat great lump Of cook. with her feet
in the ashes, and her face turned to me with
an expression which said, now for a battle?
Where's your fire! said |, 'and what's for
dinner!'
Sure Yourself that's the new musthress'
must tell me what. The old musthress told
me was to do nothing till you directed -
did she! and why did you not come to
me hours ago! rt ... ...r. .t.
Sure, / was told to wait till you bid me?
We'll then, do bid you. Pick up your
moveable and leave the house. Coll in the
evening, and Mr.. Perkins mother will pay
you your wages
The girl started as il doubling her SEN
ses. .... . ....
Come, move! You are in the way!'-
And she did move, muttering something a.
bout upstarts, which did not heed. AS my
first order and the last to that individual was
obeyed, cared not with how little grace she
did it. | heard her stop to speak to the chill
dren in the pantry. The sound of my foot
steps approaching was enough, and she was
off. Come, children l said, what's to be
had Your father will be home to dinner
presently, and we must have it up in hur-
ry.' t.
Each did his or her part, highly amused at
what they considered good forlic. One
did one thing, and another something else.
The boys brought fuel and water, the girls
discovered the edible and comestibles. A
fine dish OF ham and eggs cold joint pie
decidedly picnic affar--were served up
to the moment. Perkins came in, and we
twelve were seated in the best humor Of
pleased excitement. had found my way
straight to the heart of the children and had
no fears for the rest. !ar ra9
Mother in-law walked in as we were en-
ioying ourselves. A strange expression OF
disappointment cane over her face at seeing
everything as comfortable. ~ a.. ar
i ought to make you an apology for be.
ing late,' she said; but make allowances
for young housokeeper, and did not think
you could be so panctual.' iiyH. -
'No thanks to you, thought /, but l said
nothing. ~, ...,-
No sooner was n4other.in-law down to
the table than she war up again, and calling
'Charlotte,' at the head of the stairs.
'What is the matters? Task.
That stupid girl Of ours! She has put
on dirty tsble-clotlr, aud the old knives
and steel forks; and there's no spoon for
the gravy--and this is stale bread and
I'm sure my son can abide such table,
Then it must be me he finds fault with.
| dismissed Charlotte three quarters OF an
hour ago, at which time she had not taken
step towards dinner Since then, the chill
dren and have got up this, such as it is,
'imprompt1.'
'And very good dinner, too said Per
kins, Il don't care for a better
Mother in-law gave him, an angry glance
and then, turning, to me, said, with very
| fixed composure- &, -. .o FL.
.You don't mean that you have turned 9
girl out of doors, without warning, who has
lived for with US five years!'
Il did not use physical force, certainly
but, didn't employ very power ful mora y a
suasion, We are too strong in young girh
to tolerate kitchen impertinence.'
Such was the coup Dictate. or rather coai
de cuisine, with which ], inaugurated myself
1 1t was effectual. Mother .in-law was com
4 pletely checkmated, and my authority wal
established. Perkins is sensible man.
I.Widowers are experienced and wise, AS
matter of prudent Investment, let me recon
mend the young lady who has love to la.
out, to expend upona widower, if one ]
to be had, Such is my experience. M
i husband left the whole house to my man
n agement, and | must say that I have sue
ceeded wonderfully. The children are No
|, at all the nuisances that their affectionai
grand parent represented them. Indeed
/ lthey have! become, insagcouple Of year
Il s1..1 Y. gl.l u Da-b;na aava n Al IA ki1osv