The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1870-04-19
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A[r. Marshalps Housekeeper.

"Mlddle-aged anu reSpectaDle, euio
Igized Annie Bronson. letting the paper
fall listlessly. on her lap, as she finished
Ireadirg the following advertisement in
the morning paper:
"WANTED-A. .middle-aged, respectable
woman, to 60 into the country, as 2
house-keeper, Apply from II TO |, at
No. - Astor House. ~
"Always those two indispensables
''nnddle aged" and she went into .
fit Of musing. <s
asHerc l haye been for six, months =
she went on sadly, "looking for some
honest employment to Keep body and
soul together My money is nearly
gone--and Ilwilla return tos simy
relatiyes-7if starve p Her eyes flash.
ed, and she rose and ulll hastily walked the
room.
II shall never forgive their conduct
| to poor Harry she went OF nlusihely,
sand now he's been dead six montas,an0
/ am nearly destitute !, p',epea III f.a,s.El-g,,
She sat down again. 1s -.
SNOW IL I only could take this house.
keepers place-I'm sure / could Iill it
tthanks to Aunt JaiicF training -.middle-
agedss'xs 81 es ssssah ri .Aaisssogs i
II, wonder,Y1,l shea began, after, q long
silence, s.if a widows cap and q, pair OF
|spectacles wouldn't make me look old
I'm sure / feel old enough" Another
[fit OF musing. Hoi II lnpasaE 90 t'atsiQ'
II mean to try it. If lean make my
self lock old enoughn without any posi-
tive disguisehi LII really Pelieysei siL I'll try sy for for
that place"
Her busy fingers, were soon at work
ion some muslin and lace, sand when she
took; her luxuriant hair down ,aand twist,
led it up in as unobtrusiye knot as pos
sible fol. such q quantity, and donned the
cap. before the glass, d burst of merry
laughter followed Z 9Ht q nVea Essit
well, it does add ten years to my
face, and pair of glasses will finish the
matter. I'll try" s,.a,s 4, 4 r-..,..,.,
She then went to, work to review her
wardrobe, and Soon selected d sober
gray Dress, carefully removing all orna-
ments from it. Long before twelve she
was fully arrayed, and ,demure enough
Sue looked, in her gray dress and white
collar, with not SO much as a ruflle or o
bit Of lace visible; and her widows cap,
green spectacles, and black mits to hide
the, delicacy and youth of her hands,
completed the transformation, and When
she presented herself before the eyes oi
the advertiser, mo one would have Thought
her other than she seemed-a Inatronly
maiden of about forty. &. gss.a-s, ;.
Mr.. Marshall, after dismissing several
disagreeable aspirants for the Office OF
housekeeper, was delighted to see one
who did not threaten to give him the
nightmare, SO he engaged her ut once
Shes rushed; home with only his last
words in her mind Il shall leave at six
be sure to be at the cars"
Annie cared not to allow herself time
for reflection on the step she had taken
She felt glad tosbe at rest, and a.pros.
pect ofia homo was too tempting to the
homeless. for her to, inquire too closely
how it was obtained. -
She hastily packed her trunk, and al
six clock met Mr. Marshall at the cars
.sWhen / get where his wife is" was
hcrithought, chafng under her deceit, ~
will confess and throw myself on hel
mercy. He seems so gentlemanlv, and
I know that his wife must be ailadyn az
When they reached Mr.. Marslialrs
house, ialtfine old mansion "a few miles
from New York, he delivered his. house
keeper into the hands Of the old one
who only. awaited her arrival to resign
her keys and set up housekeeping fol
herself sg 81 Agasglng sz.uts
Sheintroduccd. Annie to her rooms
tHo pleasant ones, overlooking the flower
garden; and remained to chat with hcl
as she took her tea. 80. e i''e 3 ssl'-is'
lis Mrs. Marshall anlinsalid ~ Annie
taskedsBy way of conversation yiissyaa
4@aIrsl Marshall! Why sIr. Ir.Miags Marshal q
iis 9 ,bachelori'' .. ,l'5e,I,.,e. -
The emp q tea dropped from llel
I Ibh3id a3zri 9Teu YsfH s7o9f 9di naitl-s
"a baeheloras', s; tses OIL nc s.siliae,,
ia.sDhla't you dxl,pMisthat sYs said the
hepseIoesper eyeipg Iher sharply i z''Ycll,
yoI are green. one, :. al t.5.s..,
"Y es this is my. first place, said An!
| ffie,, rneekfy, rcgaining hers seH command
latil aergot 10 ask about theifamiiy.ps ~
sHssyeh, ascam tsllbyou, Mrs. Bronson,
y0n have got into a s9od Ias place by s acci; q;