Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-11-10

know our children will not rise up and call us
blessed because we gave them so many parties,
accomplishment. Yes, see Mabel Is growing
vain and concelted, and might have prevented
or suppressed 1t. / have not done nv duty by
her,and have tried so hard" Mrs. Ellis leaned
her head on her hand, pure, sensitive soul, as
she was,with subject all important to her In her
mind and weighing her down. She was SO thor
oughly conscientious and honest she could not
bear to behold her own weakness, and q ilaw in
ner children's character caused her untold misery
Keeling, as she did, the responsibility resting up
on her. She resumed: ~ know Inany times
am too overworked, too fretted by cares and
self-lmposed or imaginary duties to properly
discipline either my own or my chidren's minds.
No mother can do everything but 1 realize
she should, if other things are neglected, train
the mind and heart of the little ones God has
entrusted to her guidance. While 1t is the fashion
that Children should be decked out like dolls at
fair, each garment absorbing time and money
enough for three a few years ago, there will
ever be everworked, almless, fretful mothers,
iaothers, whose minds grasp nothing higher
than the latest fas hion, and are unfit 70 either
govern themselves or others. Oh for a FASH
Ion that will teach us to simplify all our wants,
and train the intellect and strengthen the bodyi
imagine the next generation would witness
different class of human beings could this result
Dc attained. You look quite astonished, Aunt
this subject has preyed upon body and mind,
anu low, you are my witness, remember that
can practise as well as preach.n
Mrs. Ellis arose from her chair in her enthu-
siasm and shock out the folds of the pretty robe
before her, her eyes flashing with unwonted
Driiiiancy, "fou know that homely old adage
when woman wills she will, you may de-
pend ON it, think l can prove in this case she
wills THIS task to be done, and 1t is done minus
SIX dollars worth of velvet which was to have
more elaborately trimmed the dress. 1t will do
very wei as 1t is" ami Mrs. Ellis gathered up
her work.
at suits my taste much better as it is, and
saves strength and money!
at must answer ut any rate, =" decidedly re-
pied Mrs. Ellis. 81 have six dollars in nv
treasury, Or shall have !; and 1 assure YOU
KNOW how To make good use of it,, | reproach-
ed myself bitterly this morning, when cane
nome from Mrs. jones' wretched home and
destitute family, that had no money to buy
lew necessary articles of clothing for them. NV
conscience has accused me Whenever though,
oil them, sick and suffering with nome of the
comforts or life surrounding them, while vas
squanderlnB enough to make them compare
lively comfortable. Mable, l know, will be
disappointed, but believe she can be made to
see the wisdom of this STEP"
al will answer for her, Eleanor. | am ,urs
the dear child will be all the happier in wearing
her new dress when she fully realizes the wants
mat have been relieved in consequence of its
simplicity"
81 believe feel ten years younger since
have nav proven could practice as well as preach.
Inc ieaven has begun to work. Who knows
out may turn out a sensible woman yet?"
lana amt ysu sensible woman now, hey?n
exclaimed Mr.. Ellis as he entered the sitting
room. "Who dares say in my presence YOU
are not sensible woman, puss?"
81 dare"
"What is the matter beree Some mystery I'm
warrant, to judge by your looks. llave YOU
laiieh uelr To fortune, Eleanor, or are you
going insane? | hayn't seen you look so ami
mated and interesting, upon my honor, for
year" W.
mo ilattery; have not fallen heir to for.
tune, ana ilatter myself am in possession of
al my senses and rather more. You have heard
oi people reforming in the twinking of an eve.
wen, my reformation has required a longer PEE
iiou anu 1eaiful struggle, but trust it Is COM
Pie'e, anu now, Edward, you must help men
with all my heait, dear; but what about p
1 4 Gu nave forgotten that do not possess the
faculty OF being in two places a. one time. Con-
oo1u1hl'y am III ignorance of the interesting
stat OF AFFAIRS here. am prepared for enlight-
eminent however, and Mr.. Ellis subsidized into
that Dissiui state OF dressng-gown and Slip
pers, and prepared to listen.
III Is long story, but shall make il yery
snort one and simplify that You must aid me.
Edward, or il will be of no use for me to trv
my plan; unless co-workers We shall do more
llarlh thah good. Our tastes and ambition have
grown beyond our means We Will try to con-
form them near to our limited income, Onr
cnidrens wishes and tastes must never be pr,t
iled at the expense Of our better Judgment or
limited purse. The time have wasted in nm
nee ssafy adoraings shall go towards strength
enihS body ant mind, thereby securing in the
emu .. result more satisfactory and lasting. Do
you sign the compact, my lord 2"
Like the iniintable Mrs. Mcawber, YOU are
u very Wonderful woman. Here is nv sigma
ture' and Aunt Mary is my witness. | suiDose
II you become penurious and misery and dress
.ne m 'hi!''ren IKE the heathen am to say moth
ing. Seriously, Eleanor, | see Won are on the
right road, aud will try and follow YOU and
az ~ the end may we feel we have walked wisely
"Amen " reveren;ly calculated Aunt Mary
WIKI emotion.