The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1870-09-22

mode oil living and education.
IL have no trouble with my chill
dren and servant girls remarks u
plain, neatly dressed, uuassnmiug mid
dlc-aged lady; "evcry one Of my
boys had to learn trade, and keep
steady at it. We made them pres
ent of the board because we could of
ford that, but they hal to clothc them
selves. As for my girls only gave
them a good plain education l did
not even let them learn to play on the
piano, for several reasons. First, be.
cause they had to help do the house
work they arc excellent cooks they
are quick ut washing and ironing, and
they can scrub nicely, and being accus-
toned to it, ,hcy have the strength to
DO it without getting tired Another
reason why did not allow them to
learn to play on tho piano. is, because
they may marry a man who may not
be able to buy piano, and beside that
when they once get married they have
to.look after their house affairs get to
havo children, they will have music
enough without piano. These are
my views. ! know they arc not popu-
lar, but see that wc get along far
plcasantcr than our noighbors who
have daughters who know great
many refined things, but are depend
ent on others to do their work.
A young, energetic mechanic was
lucky enough to marry daughter of
that house; hc brings hi, young wife
to his new home, which consists of on
ly few rooms plainly furnished, but
everything looks neat and tidy.
What have we for breakfast I? he
asked atlectiona,ely.
Hash, biscuits and cohcc'
Hash and biscuits? You fr ightcn-
ed me- | have had enough hash and
biscuits in the boarding houses. They
repair to the table, its SNOWY white
linen, the polished cutlery, the steam
ing hash with its inviting favor, the
tender biscuits, the butter crowned
With its little bit Of ice, the nice coffee
and cream, all havo such an inviting
appearance that tho husband sits
down, tastes Of the hash and biscuits
'Ah" exclnims he, this hash and bis
cult is different from the boarding
house hash and their stoncliic bis.
cults but why don't you eat 2
Il cannot cat bite il you do not
say prayer with me first. My good
mother learned me to make this hash
aud biscnit, but she also learned me
to pray and give Thanksgiving to God.
In my parents house We always pray
ed before We partook of u meal. Do,
my dear, tho same,-you will make
me so happy
Quick as lightning the husband laid
down tho culioarics, clasped his hands
together and lifted his fearful eyes
hcavcnward and prayed irom the in-
most recesses of his heart
Il thank Thee, Heavenly Father,
that Thou hast blessed mo with
good wife. Mako me worthy of her.
Bless US both with continued good
health watch over us with Thy par
entail kindness keep us in tho path
Of righteousness, that VIC may fulfil
our mission on earth honorably in thy
sight and the sight Of our felIow.mcn.
Amen.
You pray we'll, said his wife, for
new beginner
1T is the aim Of my life whatever |
do to do it well, and hope to improve
10 praying. You have turned my at
tention to DO thankful to God for the
many blessings that Hc so bountifully
showers upon US. We will both Of us
be good, viii ws not ? asked the hus.
ta,d earnestly.
Yes, we will be just like parents,
cheerful, industrious, sell-rclying, char
liable aud saving
That is my view Of lifc, but | must
be off to my work. Shall 1 advertise
for a girl?'
NO was the prompt reply: Moth
er says that servant girl costs per
week, wages, board, and what she
wastes, at least six dollars-that would
be nearly one.lhird of your weekly
earnings Thank God, | can do with
out a servant girl, aud save that much
to my darling husband
There Is parting, kiss between
which two hearts are forever blended
into one.
Years pass away, and six pledges of
love now sit at the dining table, each
rosy. and the very picture of health,
and tho happy mother shows no signs
of fatigue. As she serves the noon
meal the father gives the sign, the
children clasp their hands and follow
in the prayer Of their parents.
Husband you do not eat as heart
lily as usual, and seem lost in thought
what IS tho matter2 You never had
any secrets which I could not share.
Yes answered the husband, 81
have something on my mind. My
employers are in critical condition.
All the partners lived high, drew too
much from the business, aud now they
are forced to sell out The few thou
sand dollars that l have laid up, are
not sufficient If could make loan
Of several THOUSAND dolllrs, I oouli
buy out the entire concern at o great
bargain. and, under my management,
I, would yield large income, and as
our family is a growing one, It would
la desirable, and besides that, | could,