Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-07-24
How 1t Was Done.


Plump Mrs. Chester was in tears.
II was rare combination-contented
jolly Mrs. Chester and those saltwater
| globules indicative OF woe /; and Cousin
Jemima stood in the doorway as il
transiixed as she inquired, "What is
the trouble?'
Mrs. T.. dashed away the tears, and
replied II suppose it's nothing wor th
crying about but it does trouble me SO
TO have Robert find fault and 'hen-hus-
sy' about the house that am often at
my wits ends how TO live without
harsh words, and those have always
vowed should never be between US. |
could bear it better were it my self who
suffered, but the poor dear girls-hc
seems delighted TO thwart them in their
favorite plans, and with almost con.
slant fretting about tribes makes them
so unhappy" and again the bright
eyes were filled with tears.
Il have noticed Roberts peculiari-
ties" replied cousin Jcmima, land as
you broached the subject, will confess
that have studied the case carefully.
and believe can propose a remedy"
"Oh, do tell !" cried Mrs. Chester,
land il your remedy proves success,
shall be one of the happiest Of wo-
men"
While they are discussing the pro-
posed reformation with many mods and
smiles, We will take further survey OF
the domestic economy.
The reason of Mr.. Robert Chcster's
peculiarity Of temper, was the amount
OF petting bestowed on her darling son
by Mrs. Chester the elder, causing him
TO cherish the idea a, an carly age that
himself and his will should be the gov
erning principle of any persons or cir
cumstances about him.
IL naturally followed that as he came
10 NH estate .uc5U so'~..i.e ~"
ers were exercised to their full extent,
and rs Mrs. Chester No. l, was of the
meek stamp, whose will, providing
she had any, was completely y merged
into the strong one of her husband,
domestic ties only increased the dill
Guilty. and rendered Mr.. Chester more
overbearing and selfish.
Three daughters had blessed their
union, when Mrs. Chester, in very
subdued manner took leave of life,
without even consulting her liege lord
concerning the propriety Of the meas
ure, being, by the way, the first indie
pendent step she had ever been known
TO take since her marriage and Mr..
Chester, much shocked by the conduct
OF his wife, rs soon As propriety would
admit. woocd anu won another 10 take
her place-a lady as unlike his first
choice as one could we'll be.
AS new brooms sweep clean, Mr..
Chester during the honeymoon allow
ed his wife the use Of her faculties un-
disturbed, and great harmony prevail
ed but As the novelty Of the situation
wore away, his former habits were re-
sumed, and, at the time our story com
mences, he seems 70 consider her an
unruly being, whose will must be brok-
en-, and whose thoughts must run in NO
channel but that in which he sees fit 70
direct them.
His daughters, who were now young
ladies, and fond of society, beaux, and
new dresses, found this domestic rule
irksome and if cousin Jemima's plan
proved successful, it would be bless
ing 10 them as well as 70 Mrs. Chester,
whom they dearly loved.
wife" said Mr.. Chester, in injured
tones, at dinner, "here is this roast
underdone again! l think have told
you often enough to have it remember
ed that | prefer my meat cooked, not
scared over"
Here, Bridget, remove the meat to
the kitchen imned.atciy!' y said Mrs.
Chester, briskly, Il am surprised that
you should bring a roast to the table
in such condition )" handing the plat
ter TO Bridget as she spoke.
As Mr.. Chester watched the tempt
ing brown crisp disappearing through
the door, his hunger got the better Of
his dignity, and lie roared, Bring that
back here! A pretty way to cheat q
hungry man out Of his dinner!'
But, my dear" mildly urged Mrs.
Chester, "you see the meat is perfect
ly raw and it is unsafe to eat it,"
"It's no such thing" replied Mr.. c.,
irefully. 81 tell you the meat is we'll
enough"
swell, we'll, bring it on, Bridget"
said Mrs. Chester, resignedly. II see
We are to be imDolated on the altar Of
an underdone roast. II We all die
from the effects of it, no doubt the
neighbors will call it the will of Provi.
dence," and she drew deep sigh.
Mr.. Robert looked at her as if ex-
pecting to see symptoms Of insanity,
but said nothing, and presently Jennie,
the eldest daughter, broke the silence
by saying, "Mother, there is TO be q
grand picnic down by the bend, next
week, with boatrides, swings, croquet,
and everything delightful, and Harry
Winny has invited Nell and l to 90,
Can weY
"Ask your father, was the laconic
reply. 5-ai s
"Father, can we go" continued Jen-
ME, with q disheartened look.
"Now emphatically replied Mr..
Chester, catching joyfally at an oppor-
tunity of showing his authority. IL
hope can provide better employment
for my daughters than running about
to picnics and such folderols as SONS
others do," eyeing his wife fartively
to note the effect Of his w0rde.