Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1863-07-10

her IN everything, and 10 anticipate her
wants. The children minded her by in
stinct and Mr.. Smith declared that ii
Bridget was as good every day in pro
ducing comfort in the household as she
was on the day of her introduction, be
would not part with her for thrice her
wages.
Two months rolled around, and Mrs.
Smith began to become uneasy in her new
situation, for she had no occasion to di-
rect or superintend the affairs of her
household, and, having less cause to
complain, she became irritable aud nerv-
Gus.
One day there had been quite an un.
usual number of visitors, and whatever
went wrong in the parlor thai raised
Mrs. Smiths ire, was visited upon the
unoffending Bridget.
Husband" was Mrs. Smiths ejacu-
lation Of complaint, as soon as Mr.. Smith
entered, that evening, "to-morrow-morn
ing when you go down town, leave a
note at the intelligence office, and tell
them to send another woman. Bridget
was quite impudent and saucy to day,
and / will not put up with any servants
impudence."
"But, wife," was Mr.. Smiths remon-
STRANGE, II the ught that Bridget was the
perfection of house-maids, and l think
you said"
"Mr. Smith know what servant
should be" she exclaimed, "and | do
not want you to to tell me-"
"Yes, yes, have no doubt you do"
Mr.. Smith balanced the soup-plate
upon his finger, as if in the act Of wash
ing it, and Mrs. Smiths face blushed as
red as scarlet.
"IIr. Smith p she exclaimed, and
han sunk back, unable to articulate
more.
Just then Bridget entered, and cut
short the accumulating words.
The twilight of evening had come,
and the sitting-room was lighted. Mr..
Smith took out his portfolio, rang the
bell, and Bridget entered the room.
Bridget" said Mr.. Smith, II am
sorry; but Mrs. Smith says she will
dispense with your service tomorrow
You have be e here two months-I
wish | could say two years--and !
am sorry TO part with you. Sign this
receipt, and here is bounty with your
wages"
He then placed package Of coins by
the side Of the paper.
Bridget took up the pen, and, in a
neat hand, wrote Frances Depue."
Mr.. Smith took up the receipt and
glanced at the name, and than walked
across the room, and held the paper be-
ore bis wife.
"Mrs. Smith" said he, "her name is
Bridget"
A blush suffused the wile's face.
"Frances, what State are you from ?"
she inquired, as the woman was about
eaviug the room.
Massachusetts" was replied.
"Wha, part Frances ?"
"Lowell."
"Was you acquainted with Mr.. Rob
9rt Depue's famify-they have the
ame name as yourself?" she eagerly
inquired.
"Yes; quite wells" she answered
,ery quickly.
rs the old gentleman still living 2"
Mrs. Smith earnestly asked 81 have
lot heard from there for long time
''No, he is dead" she replied, with a
Ugh "he has been dead almost year.
"Dead Poor old man !" Mrs. smith
and she brushed away q tear
rom her cheek. Tell me, Frances,
II you know about him, and bis death,
md | will be thankful to you for it,
81 suppose his death was like that OF
many other poor old men," she began
nd continued, as sad expression stole
ver hen face. "The old gentleman had
wo daughters. The youngest got mar
led and emigrated to St. Louis with her
leaving the eldest at home with
be father. Finally, she too got mar
led, and, like her younger sister, en-
grated to the West with her husband,
nd left the old gentleman alone, and
,elieve he never heard from her after
Yards, except by reports Of strangers
heard they came to California, and it
vas said that her husband, Mr.. Smith,
vas rich"
Frances, hasten your recital" ex-
claimed Mrs. Smith, impaitiently, sand
ell me about Mr.. Depues death"
"The tale is a short one, madam re-
,l;od Er.ncas and she gave Mrs. Smith