Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-02-09

Monday morning. Nellie scrubbed out
her clothes with more than usual celeri-
ty for torturing thoughts make ones
hand move quickly and the day before
while in Sabbath school. she had been
Mortified to see that her impromptu cob
bling was proving treacherous, and her
boots gaped in derision. wonder if
Chester expects my clothes will last for
ever. said she to herself. Maybe he ex-
poets I'll ask him for money, but [ can
not Oh, dear. | cannot. Haven't [
earned anything, I'd like to know? And
isn't it right for him to give me part of
his gain ? | guess l could take care of
myself better than he does it, and if a
few tears ran down her cheeks, think it
not strange, oh, We lover of independ-
ence
That night, on his return from the
village, Chester tossed a bundle into her
lap. saying live got some splendid
cloth there for vest. Nellie l have
always bought my clothes ready-made.
but I know you could make it so nicely
and it will save two dollars
Nellie told him she would try to do
it. and then, as if the thought had just
occurred to her she added: BY the way,
Chester, think l must have some new
boots some time this week
Well, I'd 90 to Stearns. and get some
then if l were you. He's just got his
new goods. and Chester unfolded his pa
per and began to read. Poor Nellie bit
her lip. and wondered if other husbands
were as slow to take hint as hers was
| proving himself to be. She said not
/ another word, however, and the next af-
ternoon. she got ready for her shopping
expedition-she could fortunately wear
understand waited for her liege lord
to provide her with the necessary funds.
/ Bit he sat writing at his desk. oblivi-
Gus of all domestic cares. and at length
/ she said with an assumed nonchalanee !:
/ Can you let me have some money. Ches-
/ ter?
/ Oh yes, you haven't any have you ?
and he drew out his wallet ard began to
count the bills therein.
There is five that must go to Mr..
I Jackson for the use of his team and
/ three-my minister's tax exactly and
/ ten-that goes for a new sleigh robe
/ and tWo-yon can have that. | guess
/ separating it from the rest; viii that do ?
Nellie's face grew white and then red
and her heart beat SO that she could
hardly answer: Il 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 and 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 [ sup
pose that is the reason that so many wo-
men grow 50 sort of antiquated they
hate to beg. Her husbands cars would
have tingled could he have known these
reflections, but as it was, he only looked
after her. and thought what a fortunate
fellow he was to get such wife
After purchasing an inferior par Of
boots, Mrs. Nellie found that she had
thirty cents remaining. which was speed.
lily invested in pins, needles and thread,
and she returned home resolved to labor
and to wait little while longer.
Nellie did not ask for any moro mon
ey during the winter, although once she
made a purchase while Chester leaned
over the counter to offer Well-meant ad.
vice, and then afterwards paid for il
from his own pocket.
Not but that he was willing to do this
but she thought how much better il
would have seemed to count the money
/ from her own little purse, as she used t.
do. It was very natural. under the cir
cumstanees. for Nellie to wish that she
could do something in addition to hel
daily duties, that should bring the long
ed-for pin-money. but not until the fol
lowing May was there an opportunity
Then, as she was passing his house ono
afternoon, old Mr. Stanley accosted her
Mrs Pomeroy,' said he, If you wasn't
q married woman. l should be after yot
to teach our district school this summer
We have got some good-sized girls that
would 90. if | could find the right kinC
Of teacher"
How much will you give me if | vii
take the school % asked Nellie, trying
to conceal her great delight at the prop
osition.
Wouldn't take it, would you now 2
said the old man. I'D give you-weI
Id give you fifty dollars. You'd boarc
at home, Of course"
Il will let you know my decision to
morrow morning, Mr. Stanley. but pleas
. don't mention 10 any one that / thinl
} Of teaching"
That night Chester was informed 9
her splendid plan. "You see the schoo
, house Is 50 near Us, and nice long tim