The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-10-13
COL. DEM. --. VOL. XXXV NO. 81,

hNi t'li ~ titdouit IOlS tDHtlcd, put
which mamma could never find time to
attend Co..
The days seemed to have grown long.
or, now, however for even mamma had
found time to complete many long ne
elected or unfinished undertakings. In
fuct, every one had taken IL leaf from
Miss Jane's book, and yet they did not
seem TO have discovered what was writ
ten upon the leaf, butGscrihcl the great.
or order and regularity or tho household
TO The assistance which was rendered
by The busy old lady, and not to any
improvement In their own manage.
ment.
\ few examples will suffice 70 cXem-
plify Miss James system Of manage
mcnt.
Ten minutes before breakfast" she
exclaimed, a with quick steps she en-
tered the apartment; time enough to
accomplish nG,o3t deal. My dear little
Maggie, bring your book and read over
your Lesson TO me, whilc l take a few
stitches in this pretty dress that l am
making for you"
And what onal! do, Miss Jauo?"
asked another Of tho little girls, as Mag
gic ha5tcued to bring her book.
Here i3 slate and pencil, dear ;
just try that difficult sum which trouh.
led you so much last evening You are
bright and fresh after n good nights
rest, Charlie, my good boy she con-
tinued, addressing the lad who stood
| idly drumming on the table, there Is
/ time to feed your rabbits and chickens
before breakfast il you wish"
And that will give me more time
for play in the park" was the quick re
ply, and he hastened away,
" Anything for US to do?p playfully
asked Mr.. Marcy, who with his wife
had just entered the room, and stood al
unobscrvcd spectator OF The scene.
That particularly pleasant smile
spread over Miss James countcuance
but very readily she answered:
" BY all means, my good sir. Yol
wiillnd button upon the mantle piece
which you hAvr long desired to fin,
leisure TO place upon the cellar door
Five minutes will ba time enough. A
for you, Fanny, just take this old stock
ing and transform it into holder 70
M0ry's use. She tells mc that she
, much in need Of one"
You have certainly discovered tn
true secret of finding tiinO for the pc
formance OF many duties, Miss Jane,
. remarked Mr.. Macy, "and l am d
l tefmined to adopt your motto, to 'TdI
s care ofHe miaWes, as tho watchwoi
Q OF our establishment. l will have Il
words printed in gold, framed and glas
:, ed, and hung in conspicuous positio
:, where they will he frequently called
Il memory
&c \ good resolution y exclaimed NJ
30 lS, nov ffm%nud inqrnreS' gre na'ss
&c even by industrious people in The cOui
20 Of 4 daytime enough to attend
:, many little matters"
e. "As my renovated wardrobe proves
n thought Mr.. Macey but TO his crec
be it spoken, the thought was not {
), pressed, for there are some cases witt
he praise implies former blame, and /
better he omitted. For some days
II had been eXultiDg III the good order
as pants, shirts, and name!cs5 artic
IL hitherto neglected, and had soon {
od covered that James motto he'd Wroui
re the change
And 1t waa r,slly astonishing VIII,
nd change # did Bring about in the wi
nj dwelling, Miss Janc's visit was $
y, over, hut it. effects remained. Tho
n secret Of ~ orderly household had b
" discovered. Those few little VIC
on worked like q charm, when duties "
) Is in danger OF being neglected from W
;uJ Of time. Agrccably to MI. Macoy'3
ny olution, The motto was placed whel
IN, could he read and remembered by
and father and mother, children
tho servants, soon united in the opil
that there was nothing like taking
=. l of the minutes.