Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1861-08-23

| should have kept him, however; but AN
English lady ,ofan arristocra'ical disposition,
and who seldomcd condcscended 10 any
thing like republican familiarity with any
body, having paid long visit to my wife.
John told her one day at dinner, that he
= recommended the soup as ii was very
fine" She eihrr dill Tot, or rather pre-
sumo, would not hear him; upon which he
took hold of her little finger, with gentle
shake, aud placing bis face within n most
sacriligious proximity 10 the naughty danes,
pronounc the monosylablc sonp," in an
elevated interrogatory hey. Have you
ever seen cat bris,le up with Blended neck
against the wall, or under the sofa, with
round, green, glaring eyes flashing out from
the shadow at The approach of some great
good-natured dog? Imagine, then the air
with which tie venerable and respectable
maiden lady turned round upon her foe.
Poor John he had to start and in his
place hired an obsequious, crnging
scroundrel, who moved about the house
like sloth, drank everything that come
in his way, aud stole my money iuto the
bargain.
With nurses we have been equally unfor-
such a vulgar speech, that | was unwilling
she should associate with my children; an
other was fne-spoken, but pert and saucy.
Susan told them ghost stories Sally pinched
them when she was out of humor; and
Peggy was a slattern, and too lazy to speak.
| really once thought was suited. Miss
ArabelIa was apparently just what she
should be:-neat obedient, Industrious,
modest, and honest. But nature had en-
dowed her with pretty face and gcnteel
carriage and she was inspired with ideas
of gentilry aud fashion. come home one
steps elegantly dressed. At first thought
it was my wife but then she was not ac-
customed TO such a dashing apparel. As
approached, | touched my hat respectfully
and was about to inquire if the honor of
/ this visit was intended for Mrs. s.,
when the stranger exclaimed, /" I'll 20 down
through the kitchen way, if you please, sir,
and let you in" In little time | found
| Miss Arabella saw more company than /
did; and | have been surprised when al
tea TO dcscry three or four fashionable look
ing gentlewomen, rustling, nodding, and
elittering down stairs and along the entry,
in single file, till | scarcely knew whether
| was in my own house or not. When
these little agreeable circles began to be
enlivened by the presence of acquaintances
of the other gender, was iain to pay Miss
Arabella her wages, ana solicit her not 10
trouble herself with our household affairs
for the future.
Sitting in my study one day, gentle
man came in, and, bowing with great po-
liteuess, called me by name, and in excel
lent English for foreigner, claimed the
honor of my acquaintance, and handing
kindly by the hand, begged him 10 be seat
ed, and on persuing the letter found out
the gentleman had understood was in want
of cook, an begged leave to offer his SER
vices in that capacity. On the second
glance at him, remembered TO have seen
him at the house of friend who had lately
sailed for London.
AT length, however, by dint Of the most
unremitting perseverance, succeeded in
obtaining three servants upon whom could
rely. The best of cooks, the most unexcep-
tional of walters, and a nurse who was like
a mother to the children. They resided in
my family five years, during which period
the more saw them the more | valued
them. And now Messrs, Editors, | come
to the object of this paper,which is to make
public the ungenerous, may add, the dis
honorable conduct of several families,
whom / really had hitherto respected and
, esteemed and do yet in certain degree
although circumstances have materially de-
graded them, or rather the master and mis-
tress of them, in my estimation.
had often boasted TO my friends of my
invaluable servants; and their reputation.
indeed, was pretty well extended through
the neighborhood. Many attempts had
been made to sednce them from their allie
glance TO me; but as | always treated
them kindly, and gave them liberal wages,
am pleased to believe they felt bound to
their situation both by interest aud graft
tude. The waiter, Phil, revealed the names
of several who had thas tampered with him !;
inquring what wages he was allowed in
my family, how many hours he was COM
pelled TO work in the day, and what kind of
labor was imposed upon him. They hin
ted that he ought TO expect more; that his
duties were too toilsome; and, in short,
plainly told him that if he would leave me
and make a compact with them, they would
insure him higher wages and less work.
This is a species of downright robbery.
prefer that such dishonest med Hers in the