The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-06

hard word in connection with my three
year-clds. What would you advice? A
nursery-g y-governess? Come, Fanny, you
usually have pet protege IN petto; and
here's a magnificent opening for one OF
your model orphing." Il wish I had an,
orphan for you," she said, after mo-
ments reflection; 'but the matron told
me yesterday, when I stopped at the
asylum, that she had found q place for
the last grown-up girl she had. Let me
think" musingly. "You must have some
body at once-to-morrow in fact. have
it, Percy. I must give up my maid, for
awhile"
"Your maid?"
eyes! The vary thing, though she is
my maid. She's new one I've got; q
real paragon in her way, able to do
anything, and very obliging, which is
rare Now I am willing to lend her to
you for few weeks; and in that time, I
hope, we'll be able to find somebody that
will suit permanently. only hope she'll
consent to come"
"And, in that meantime, what will be-
come of Mrs Rochesters brilliant toilets?
And what will Mrs. Rochester's husband
say to such an unparalleled generosity
on her part?"
"NIrs. Rochesters toilets shall be bril-
liant as ever; and Mrs. Rochesters hus-
band has weak fashion of Yielding to
his wife's last whim," she retorted, gevly.
Really, Percy, don't know what else to
dc for YOU. She is very mGeh, ahoHe her
place, and quite Ca, BE of beginning the
much-needad discipline with Allie and
Fred. III consult her, and drive over
and see you in the morning. But now
dear Percy" pleadingly, "since have
been so unselish, as you call it, won't
you promise to think about Grace Elliot?
1 had SO set my heart upon it.
He shook his head and made grimace.
Didn't I hear Frank say something
vague about your inviting the young lady
on here to make visit, SO that I can be
caught, I suppose? Don't! at your peril,
Fan-I'm beginning to hate her already.
A strong-minded woman. no doubt who'd
drive me dumb with amazement, and the
monkeys frantic Pray let Miss Elliot
remain in the city of Brotherly Love un-
disturbed. To please you, though, III
look about among the ladies of our &C
quaintance. There's Bella Ingerson-
don't look so disguised, it's not becoming
only I'm afraid she'd bring her horses
and dogs into the drawing-room, which
wouldn't add to the domestic appearance
of things! There's your carriage at the
door, dear; adieu, and please accept my
thanks for all your kindness"
She scolded him all the way out of the
door, where, as there arose fresh dis
turbance from the nursery, he was OBJ
liced to leave her; and then Mrs. Roches.
ter stepped into her carriage and drove
home.
It was an evening early in December
and the cozy boudoir in Mrs. Rochester's
handsome house looked wonderfully
home-like as she entered it. A slight
graceful figure was curled up in he1
lounging-chair, and Miss Elliot's sill
Aounces rustled as she sprang up to greet
her friend and hostess.
"All alone, Grace" said Mrs. Roches
ter. "Where's Frank? do believe Tn
late"
81 should think so," answered Grace
"and you look SO full Of business. Pray
where have you been these two hours
At that wonderful brothers, no doubt.
"And nice muss that wonderful bro
ther makes OF his housekeeping. Those
twins are perfectly marvellous, as full O
life as young panther-kittens, with un
limited capacity for getting into scrapes
Now, Grace, just listen. have plar
for his assistance, and it needs your co
operation. He has had to turn the nurse
away. He must have somebody to-mor
row. Now, be good girl, and 60 there
for awhile"
Miss Elliot's gray eyes grew round
with amazement; and she stopped tht
tide of impetuous words Indignantly.