Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-09-12
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SQUIRE BURTON'S SECOND WIFE.

Written ortSe Yorkvllle Enquirer.
SQUIRE BURTON'S SECOND WIFE.
.a~ o.. By CAROLINE =. PRESTON.
Mr.. Nathaniel Burton was q widower. BY
long course of domestic tyranny, he had worried hi
wife into the grave where, at last, she might be
rest. Meek and gentle by nature, shewas Il-Gttet
to hold her own, against her husbands despotism
About year after her death, Mr.. Burton begal
to look about him for second wife. He sadt
missed his domestic slave, and thought it best b
supply her place. Casting about for a successor
he bethought himself of Mrs Dunbam, widow
who had lately moved into the village, and wh'
lived very quietly in a smallhouse which she hiret
from Nh. Burton, himself a.! -,
s'She seems smart, capable woman, y thought
Mr.. Burton, 'tand could readily do my work with
out a servant Besides, as she lives without labor
she must have some property, probably three o.
four thousand dollars, at least | think III pro
pose" 5.l....,... 80 ,..s.. :,
Mr.. Burton began, forthwith, to pay attentions
to the widow. They were graciously received BY
Mrs. Dunham, who had no objection to presiding
over the household of the wealthiest man in ths
village. -. ,.a. .zng-- .,.s...... -...a.5.
In due time, for Mr.. Burton would do nothing
precipitately, he offered himself and was accepted
with becoming confusion, by Mrs. Durham. Hs
pressed for IN early wedding. She made no very
strenuous objections, and after suitable interval
Mrs Dunham became Mrs. Burton. A female
friend warned her that Nh. Burton was domestic
tyrant, and had worried his first wife out Of the
world. But this information did not alter her res
olution. She laughed little, and said, Il dom
think he viii be as successful with me-"
cat any rate, Thought it my duty to warn you. .
sAnd thank you for it, said the widow. III
is just possible that you and he may be mlstaker
in me-"
ssshe'l have . harder time oft than she thinks
for" thought her informant. But OF course, there
was no more to be said, since her mind was made
up.
Squire Burton, for such was his designation il
the village, CONSIDERABLY postponed the announce
ment of his domestic programme, to his wife, for
few days, and the assumption Of his righttul au
thority. For this he had motive. He wished
first to secure the control of the late Mrs. Dun
ham property, for which, he rightly Judged, con
ciliatory means were best adapted
s:Mrs. Burton" he said, one morning at the
breakfast table, ''there is one subject which have
neglected to mention thus far, but which, consid
ering the relation between US, it is proper that
should speak Of. .z &a -ss
'Wen!' said the lady, in some curiosity.
'sHow is your property invested p
ssWhy," laughed the lady, 1T is mainly invest
ed in articles of wearing apparel, of which you a
as a gentleman, can know little. Imight make ou
list, though I can't conceive what good it woule
do" ,s sr-.. ,f-~.- l.stt = -
"Ahem, Mrs. Burton, you are disposed to be 10
cose. allude, not to your wardrobe, but to you
money"
'Money! To what do you refer?'
'To your property, of course"
''Who told you had any?"
ssI Judged that you could not live on air, Mrs
Burton" said the Squire, getting provoked
'May ask how you betrayed your expenses be
fore married you?
II received an allowance from my brother"
How much p
"You are quite curious, Mr.. Burton. Thre
hundred dollars, if you must know. .-....
'sWell, my dear, as your husband, it Is prope
that the sum should be paid over to me in future
and can supply you with money, as you require.
ssBless me, Mr.. Burton, you don't think tina
the allowance will be continued to me, now that
am the wife of o rich man. Of course, reln
quished it at once. - .s .... .--
'sIt seems to me, you might have consulted m
before taking such a step" said her husband, L
some discontinue. .-s.
sWhy should I? Itook it for granted, youwer
able to support WIFE" and Mrs. Burton poure
out for herself, fresh cup of coffee
This was severe disappointment to the Squire
Though rich, he was fond Of money, and felt SUI
of three or four thousand dollars by his marriage
which anticipation it seemed had failed.
He was more than ever resolved that Mrs. Bul
ton should pay her way by labor, In no othe
way. 49,,
isRetty will leave US at the end of the week, b
said. Now Betty was the maid Of all work.
ssWhy2 Isn't she good servantT'
ssWith our smallfamily we do not need servant
Surely you can do all the work. :"
Mrs: Burton shrugged her shoulders.
III don't think you will fancy my cooking, sal
the lady cooly.
''It would be very remarkable if woman
your experience could not cook well, y said he
husband. ..r.
20 wen, have warned you" said his wife
IF you wish to try the experiment, l have no o'
lection"
There was something in Mrs. Burton's mann'
that puzzled her lord and master. If she had bee
angry, he would have known how to deal with he
But she appeared 50 thoroughly mistress OF ne
self that he could not fathom her. &c.,.
On Saturday night Betty went. Mrs. Burtt
was aroused at an early hour next morning BY h
husband, with the information that it was time
get up and get breakfast +.
every well, will be ready by the time the N
is made" she said. ...
''Who do you expect to make the fire"
''You, Of course, unless you choose to employ
boy"
'sYou will make the6re yourself, Mrs. Burton.
''I don't know how, Mr.. Burton. u
Don't know how to make fire j.
1.-THE last time tried I nearly burned the hou
down."
''It is all pretence," thought the Squire.
will command her to do it expect you to NAL
the attempt, Mrs. Burton"
20 very vel" said the lady quietly.
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