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


mode of living and education.
II have no trouble with my chill
dren and servant girls" remarks a
plain, neatly dressed, uuassnmiug mid
dlc-aged lady; "evcry one Of my
boys had to learn a trade, and keep
steady at it. We made them pres
ent Of the board because We could Of
ford that, but they had to clo,he them
selves. As for my girls only gave
them a good plain education l did
not even lot them learn to play on the
piano, for several reasons. First, be.
cause they had to help do the house
work they are excellent cooks ; thcy
are quick ut washing and ironing, and
they can scrub nicely. and being accus-
toned to it, they have the streog,h 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 man who may not
be able to buy piano, and beside that
when they once get married they have
to.look sttcr their house affairs get to
have children, they will have music
enough without a piano. These are
my views. know they are not popu-
lar. but see that We get along far
pleasaptcr than our pcighbors 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 n 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 wc for breakfast 2 he
asked aifectiona'ely.
Hash, biscuits and cofcc'
Hash and biscuits? You fr ightcn-
ed me; | have had enough hash and
biscuits in the boarding houses They
repair to the table, its suowy white
linen, the polished cutlery, the stcam-
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 the husband sits
down, tastes Of the hash and Biscuits
'Ah" exclaims he, this hash and bis
cult is different from the boarding
house hash aod their stonc.like bis.
cults but why don't you eat ?
Il cannot cat bite il you do not
say n prayer with me first. My good
mother learned me to make this hash
aud biscuit. but she also learned me
to pray and give thanksgiving to God.
In my parents house We always pray
ed before We partook Of meal. Do,
my dear, tho same,-you will make
me so happy.
Quick as lightning the husband laid
down tho culiDaries, clasped his hands
together and lifted his fearful eyes
hcavenward and prayed from the in-
most recesses of his heart
Il thank Thee, Heavenly Father,
that Thou hast blessed mo with q
good wife. Make me worthy of her.
Bless US both with continued good
health watch over us with Thy par
entail kindness keep us in the path
Of righteousness, that We may fulfil
our mission on earth honorably in thy
sight and the sight of our iellow-men.
Amen.
You pray WE'LL said his wife, for n
new beginner
1T is the aim Of my life whatever |
do to do it well, aud hope to improve
10 praying. You have turned my at
tention to be thankful to God for the
many blessings that He SO bountifully
showers upon US. We will both OF us
be good, viii We not P asked the hus.
ta1d 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 girlY
NO was the prompt reply: Moth
or says that q servant girl costs per
week, wages, board, and what she
wastes, at least six dollars--that would
be nearly one.third 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 the 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 matterY You never had
any secrets which I could not share.
Yes, answered the husband, Il
have something on my mind. Ny
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 have laid up, are
DOT sufficient i'll could make loan
Of several THOUSAND doll.rs, I oouli
buy ont the entire concern at great
bargain. and, under my management,
|, would yield large income, and as
our family is q growing one, it would