The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1864-01-07

she's mind to, / take il" suggested
Shute. .'. .I .r.
And added Bnrnham, 81 rather
guess Job does jist about as she tells
him TO-" ..
"That's so, fast enough, " added
Quimby. . ... ....
But Job declared that it was not so!
and he became very angry when his
companions laughed at him and ex-
pressed their pity for him. .irm
no But when Job Poison went out from
the store and started for home, he bc-
gan to wonder if they had told the
truth.tJob was not large minded
man; hc was an honest, kind hearted
man, but he lacked energy and dccis-
lion. Still, he had some pride, assmall
men are apt to have; and the remarks
Of his companions had touched a ten
der spot. .fH..,' '.t+I..
Ashe walked homeward he thought
the matter over, and finally came to
the conclusion that his wife did rule
Hc called TO mind all the domestic ar
rangements and doings of the past week
and he was forced to admit that he was
in many respects, tho governed. He
stopped square on the road, and put
his foot down. -.ua . r.t -...
"Thiswon't dol he declared to him
self. ~ must turn over new leaf
BY the great Moses I'll be master in
my own houso!--Wo will see who'll
govern" f.i.H nia bHahH,ion rn. .
fSSaaaah Poison sat in her kitchen, en-
gagged in mending hcrhusband's frock
She was "A medium. .sizod, mild -fhccd
woman, with clear hazel eyes and dark
brown hair, IA faithful, lovingwoman,
trugal.and industrious, and possessing
a good share of firmness and decision.
The house was clean and in order; the
shed was a pattern of neatness; the
barn was we'll kept; the cows and pigs
were fat and sleek; the orchard was
trim, and the farm productive, and q
careful observer, who had watched the
doings of fifteen years would have said
that Sarah Poison was the genius who
presided over all this order and thrift.
Job Poison reached his home, and
hung his bat upon the back of a chair,
!, and, sat down by the stove. .. .,.
.Jjob," said his wife, "as soon as you
AIT warm, ] guess you'd better fix our
Y n t door step. The plank on the low
spr Fscp is loose. And after dinner
'douldN Nbe time to secure the tie-up.
You hadI better do it before the stanch-
ions get Jose. The cattle can work
them a little now, "a stitch in time
saves ni3c," you know"
"lllTbokout for my barn" said Job,
ri(?cdisSathcr an undue emphasis up
Ionthe my.
Ills wife's needle fairly stopped, and
q look of curious surprise crept over
her face. What did the man mean? r
"But Job" she suggested kindly.
"havc you noticed that the beam is
loOsc?" -.. . .,lf. n...-..I
This rather staggered job; but he
quickly recovered himself, and placed
his right foot little more firmly on
the floor. ..n I... .....
Sarah he said, 'I will look out for
my own affairs. If you will attend to
your duties here in the house, you'll
do enough" r... .f..... "....
"Job Poison, what do you mean?"
) 81 mean this" replied he, speaking
quickly and snappishly. lie hadn't
the strength to speak slowand sternly.
II mean this. III be master of my
own affairs. don't need n ruler, and
what's more, don't intend to have
one y
At first his wife was astonishcd; but
when she saw that he kept his eyes
, upon the fire, not daring to raise them
:, toward her, the truth flashed upon her
: She was a woman of quick, keen per.
| ccption; she knew that he had been
! down to the store, and she knew who
was in the habit ofcongregating there
1t was just as plain to her perception
, as though she had heard the converse
; ton at the store.
|, "Job," she inquired very quietly
t what are my dutiest" ....... d..
: Now Job had put his foot into it
= and he must not back down, lie an
S swcred, bluntly: .... .....
t "Your duty is to obey your husband
c and" he added, fixing himself firmly
c in his seat, 81 hope you will do it2"
n Do you mean that you are going t
turn over new leaf in your tamily?'
/, inquired Mrs. Poison.
S "That's it, exactly" cried Job. Yol
}, have hit it the first time" .I,
And you arc to be master"
@ I" / am" t.....
G "And hereafter you want none o
II my suggestons?"
t /" Hereafter I shall pay such atten
Il ton to your suggestions as Imay thinl
: they merit" ....
Is Mrs. Poison, resumed her sewing
d "Poor, dear little manp' She di,
c not say this aloud but she though
d it to herself A quiet smile stol
d over her pretty face, as she patted he
st trim foot upon the floor. She had no
the least thought of being angry wit
= her husband-not the least in tn
A. world. She knew his weakness; an
s she knew that something had bee
l. tnorning him. "I.... .....
/ "Job," after she had reflected
= few moments, 81 am your wife. 70
| are man while | ANA woman, 1t
t, right that you should command, | al
your servant Give me your orders q