New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-14

He, innocent heart, thought she looked un
commonly well, rs she appeared on Sunda.
morning, arrayed in her ''Old things" and
although she took pains to put the wors
foot forward as sh. stepped into the cal
rage, Chester only thought, "What prett
little foot my wife has got"
His new brOadclOth suit was warranted t
last a year at least, and what should b
know Of a wOman's wantsS
Monday morning Nellie scrubbed out be
clothes with more than usual CELEBRITY; TO
torturing thoughts make ones hands NOV
quickly: and the day before, while in Sun
day school, she had been Mortified to SCI
! that her impromptu cObbling was proving
treacherOus, and her boot gaping in eri
siop. II wonder if Chester expects ID,
clothes will last forever" said she to her
| self. Maybe he expects LII ask him to-
money, but i can not! 0. dear. l can not
| Haven't l earned anything, I'd like Il
knowl And isn't it right for him to give I'M
part of the gain! guess l could take car,
| of myself better than he does it, and if {
few tears ran down her cheeks. think it no
strange, oh, We lovers OF independence!
! That night, on his return from the vii
| lage, Chester tossed bundle into her lap
| saying, 1--WE got some splendid cloth there
for vest, Nellie; 1 have always bough
my clothing ready made, but knew yor
could make it 30 nicely-and it will save
| two dollars
Nellie told him she would try to do it,
and then, as if the thought had just occur
| red to her, she added: "By the way, Chester
think must have some new boots sOme
time this week"
"Well, I'd go to Stearn's and get some
then, if l were you. He's just got his new
goods" and Chester unfolded his newspa
per and began to read. Poor Nellie bit hel
lip and wondered if other husbands were rs
slow to take a hint as hers was proving
himself to be. She said not another word
however, and the next afternoon got ready
FOR her shopping expedtion-she could for
tunateIy wear rubbers-and waited for her
liege lord to provide her with the necessary
funds.
But he sat writing at his desk, oblivious
OF all domestic cares, and at length she said
with an assumed nOnchalence, "Can you let
nue. have some money, Chester p
"Oh yes; you haven't any, have you =
and he drew out his wallet and began to
count the bills therein.
There's fve-that must go to Mr.. Jack
son for the use of his team; and three-,ny
minister's tax exactly; and ten--that goes
for new sleigh robe; and two-yOu can
have that, guess" separating it from the
rest; Twill that doF"
Nelle's face grew white and then red,
and her heart beat so that she could hardly
answer: II will try to make it,"
Chester looked up, thinking her voice did
not sound just natural; but she had turned
toward the window.
There's some change you can have too"
said he, adding several pieces of scrip to
the bill. She took the money, thrust it into
her purse, and walked rapidly away; but
her thoughts ran somewhat after this
fashion: ''And so my claim is last and
least in his estimation. l suppose that is the
reason that so many women grow SO sort Of
antiqualed; they hate to beg" Her hus-
bands ears would have tingIed could he
he only looked after her and thought what
a fortunate fellow he was to get such
wife.
After purchasing an inferior pair of
boots, Mrs. Nellie found that she had
thirty cents remaining, which was speedily
invested in pins, needles and thread, and
she returned home resolved "to labor and
to wait" little while longer.
A few days after this, as she was bending
over the table trying to cut Chester's vest,
Miss Ennice Perkins called, and after few
desultory chat, the worthy spinster
drew from her pocket paper which she
handed to Nellie. saying as she did SO:
I'VE are trying to get money to purchase
silk dress for Christmas present to our
pastors wife. As the gentlemen are trying
to DO something for the pastor. we ladies
intend to get her dress among ourselves
Some one reminded me to come to you; YOU
used to be SO liberal in your subscriptions"
Nellie tried to read the we'll known names
already on the paper, but film seemed to |
come before her eyes, and she felt the blood |
'ushiDg to her checks. She tried to smile, |
however. as she said: ~ really haven't any |
hxV,, l,1, ID
amt tel you'll think you need not rely on |
ne for anything"
Miss Perkins gave little feminine shrek. |
There there now confess, Mrs. Pomeroy: |
sn't it just as told youf Can you, married |
aides, have half the independence that we |
Jingle ones havel' and she tried to look |
'ery knowing.
Have ever said but that have enough
# everything3" asked Nellie, with little
# the dignity that used to subdue trouble
ONE boys.
"Oh no, of course not Everybody says
ou've got an excellent husband; and am'
ure didn't mean anything. You know it
J my way to joke a little occasionally, and
gu remember our little talk about pin
Money" and, with continued protestations,
llss Perkins slid the paper into her pocket
gain, and took her departure. Then Nellie
ut her head down on the table and had
God cry. When Christmas came she
bought of the pretty dressing gown she
ad made for Chester the year before when
he was only engaged" and wished she
ould do as much again, "but what would
present be worth begged from his own
ocketi" said she.
Chester's gift to her was a wriBg cling ma
hine. The year before it was book of
Oems; but then, the machine was vastly
lore useful, and given with an undimiu- |
he'd affection she knew. only it was so
tactical.
Nellie did not ask for any more money
lrlDg the winter, although once she made
purchase while Chester leaned over the |
'unter to offer well meant ad vice, and then |
terward paid Tor it from his own pocket.
Not but that he was willing to DO this.
1t she thought how much better it would
we seemed to count the money from her
vn little purse, as she useG to do. 1t was
ny natural under the circumstances for
ellie to wish that she could do something
addition to her daily duties that should
ing the longed for pin money" but not I
It'll the following May was there an OPP
Then, as she was passing his c
use one afternoon, old Mr.. Stanley &C ,
sted her, mis-. Pomeroy," said he, IF '
u wasn't married woman, should be r
Ter you to teach our district school this c
miner. We have got some good sized G
Ia that would go if l could find the right /
Icher." I
How much will you give me if will a
re the school p asked Nellie, trying to Il
mccall her delight at the proposition. c
Wouldn't take it, would you now2" c
d the old man. I'D give you-well, I'd C
'e you $50. You'd board to home Of I
lrse 2" a
4 will let you know my decision to-mor- t,
v morning, Mr.. Stanley, but please don't 9
ntion that think OF teaching" ii
That night Chester was informed of her O
,lendid plan" You see the schoolhouse
% near us, and nice long time nefore [
alter each session to do my work; and Z
IN so strong. Please say yes, Chester" e.
pleaded, and SO he at last consented, d