Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-02-14

Och, what will dot she said to herself.
However, she wisely determined not TO think
of it at all ill the time came.
There thought Mr.. Mellen, With grim
smile of satisfaction, Il think that will set mat
ters right. Madam will find that am not so
easily lhwarted No, Marmaduke Mellen is
no, TO be frightened by woman's vaporlng, or
inclined to submit tamely to peitcOat govern
meni. | would give somelhing,' he thought,
inwardly, TO see how she will take
it when Bridget refuses 10 obey her, by my d.
rec,ion. She will begin to find out who she
has to deal with then She doesn't know
Marmaduke Mellen YETI
The next day Mrs. Mellen, at the usual
time directed Bridget 10 serve up dinner.
Il can't ma'am, said the perpexed hand
maiden.
Can't repeated Mrs Melen. with some
surprise. 'What do you mean, Bridgetl'
Its my directions Of MASTER she replied.
Then he has forbidden you to follow my di-
rectionsl'
Yes ma'am. He told me he should not be
home until four, and he should send me away
if took up dinner before that time.
ohiu htllth tooil1 Hc 10
interfering beyond his province. However, you
are TO obey Inc, not him. You must take up
the dinner now
lie will send me away il do said Brid-
get.
And will send you away if you don't
said her mistress.
Och, what will | dot exclaimed Bridget,
in ludicrous dismay. It's turned away I've
got 20 be anyhow, whether do ii or not
Better obey me, Bridget. If lie should
turn you away you shall be back again in less
than week. and, meanwhile, will pay you
wages; bu; if ! turn you away, it will be for
good
1t did no, take long for Bridge, to see on
which side her bread was buitered Relieved
from her embarrassment, she hustled about,
and, at the hour appointed, dinner was on the
table.
A, four o'clock. when Mr.. Mellcn returned,
nothing was to be seen of the dnnor table
This he hailed as good omen. Looking tri-
umphanily at his wife
You may order up dinner now, Mrs. Mel
lem
Dinner exclaimed his wife, with an air of
surprise. is il possible that you have not eat
en- dinner at four 'clockl'
Have you eaten dinner I! inquired Mr.. Mel
len, in an appalling voce.
Certainly said his wife, coolly continuing
the work upon which she was engaged. The
table was cleared up two hours since
May inquire if Bridget served up the din
ner = asked Mr. Melen. with an ominous look.
'Of course you may said Mrs. Mellen.-
What objection eau hu'e''
Madam, said NJ. Mellen in a voice of ihun-
der, enough Of this iriliing Did Bridge, serve
up dinnerf
I Really said the moiher-in-law, you should
not Blu. here her daughter interrupted
her.
Good gracious, Mr.. Mellen, she added, You
you very distinctly if you spoke considerably
lower. But wha, was your question =
did OF did not Bridget serve up dinner =
80 be sure she did. You don't suppose
did n''
AT Two o'clock!
Certainly
Without more ado, Mr.. Mellen rang the bel
violently.
Bridget speedily made her appearance.
Bridget said Mr.. Mellen, looking dagger!
at his handmaden, do you recollect my telling
you yesterday that should not be at home 10
day until iourr
Yes, SIR
And that dinner was not to be served ul
until that lime !
Yes, sir
Then why inquired Mr. Mellen, with al
explosion of anger, did you dare disobey.'
Because, said Bridge,--who, fully confd
in the promise of her mistress, was quite IN
daunted-'lhe mistress tould me to-
Then you are TO learn that am master, an
that my commands must be obeyed. / disms
you from my service
Yes, SIR said Bridget, couriesying
This instant Do you hea. =
Yes, sir. My clothes are all packed re
: turned Bridget, with second courtesy.
Mr. Mellen was a little bewildered by tn
composed demeanor Of Bridget. He had ant
: cipaied that she would burst into tears, an
promising amendment, beg TO be taken back.
T This he was fully resolved not 10 grant, bu
with Roman firmness, to carry out his sentenc
a 10 the letter. OF this satisfaction, Bridget
| coolness and evident preparation TO meet th
consequences Of her dsobedence, deprived hin
However, he had consolation of knowing tina
y on this point at least, he had asserted his az
o thority.
l. He glanced at Mrs Mellen. She was worl
!, ing steadily, without any trace Of emotion
n seemingly quite unconscious of what was gou
on.
a Goodbye, ma am said Bridget.
1t 'Oh, goodbye, Bridget, she replied lookr
J. up with an air Of unconcern. so yon are G.
ing, are youP
O yes, ma a'am.'
Perhaps you would like recommendation
o Il shall give none,' said Mr. Mellen, hastil
Because, il you would, said Mrs NELLIE
paying no regard TO what her husband had ju
said, Il will give you one very cheerfully.'
t. mo, ma am said Bridget, dropping cou
u tesy, Il don't think l shall live out again ju
yet. shall take a little vacation
10 Very well, Bridget you must call aga
soon'