The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1874-01-01

there iera vest. Nellie ] have always
bought mr clothing readymad,. bnt
knew you couIl make It so uicclys-aua 70
viii save tuo dollars.
Nellie told him sho woaId tYto DO d.,
aud then, as lf lbe Thought hadiust oc-
CURED to her she added By tie way,
Chester think must have some new
boot. some time this week.
Well ia 60 10 Sterns, and gat some
then jf were won. lies iasl gothis new
goods. aud Chester unfold bis newspaper
and began 70 read. Poor Nellie bit her
Dip, and wondered ifother husbands were
as slow 20 take "a hint AZ hers was PROV
ing himsclfto be. She said not another
word, however, aud the next afternoon,
she got ready for her shopping e1pedi-
tiou--she could fortunately weai rubbers
and waited Tor her hege lorltt provide
her with the necessary funds
But he sat writing at bis deski obliyi.
ous Of all domestic cares, an Il length
she said with au assumed nouehalauce.
Can YOU let me have some nouey
Chester
On! ye. you haven't any have you;
and he drew out his wallet aud began to
count the bin. therein
There is five that must 20 to Nr. Jack
son for the use Of his team; and three
my minister's tax exactly; aud len-tbat
goes for new sleigh robe; and two
you can have that guess; separating il
from the rest; will that do?
Nclie's face grew white aud then red,
aud her heart beat so that She could
hardly answer; will try to make it,
Chester looked up, thinking her voice
did not sound just natural; bat 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, aud walked rapi lily
away; but her thoughts ran somewhat
after this fashion; and SO my claim is last
aud least in his estimation ] suppose
/ that is the reason that so many women
grow SO sort of autiquated; they hate TO
/ beg. Her husbands ears wonld have
tinaled could he have known these re-
| 1ectious, but as il was, he only looked
after her, aud thought what 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 vas 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 more money
during the winter, although once she
made purchase while Chester leaned
over the counter to offer we-meant ad,
vice, and then afterwards paid for it from
/ his own pocket.
Not but that he was willing to do this
/ but she thought how much better it would
have seemed to count the money from
her own little purse, as she used TO do
1t was very natural, under the circum
stances, for Nellie to wish that she couC
do something in addition to her daily du
ties. that should bring the longed-for pin
money but not until the following May
was there an opportunity. Then, as shr
was passing his house one afternoon, ole
Mr.. Stanley accosted her. Mrs. Pome
roy, said he, if you wasn't married wo
man, should be after You to teach ou
district school this summer We hav,
got some good.sized girls that would 60
ifI could find the right kind of teach
er.
How much will you give me if vii
take the school? asked Nellie, trying t,
conceal her great delight at the propo
silion.
Wouldn't take it, would you now
said the old man. I'd give you-well P'
give you fifty dollars. You'd board a
home, ofcourse.
will let you know my decision tomor
row morning, Mr.. stanly, bat pleas
don't mention to any one that think O
teaching.
That night Chester was informed q
her splendid plan. You see the schoC
house is so near MS, and nice long tim
before and after each session 10 do M
work; and am so strong. Please sa
yes, dear Chester, she pleaded, and so h
at last consented and the school was tr
Gagged.
With unfaIioring courage, and a fee
ing Other old independence, Nellie con
menced her work; busy from mornin
. until night, aud happier than ever, INT
at the end of the fourth week ChestC
fell from the beams Of the barn and brok
hi, leg. Then SHE wanted 10 give II up
bat after few day's interruption, be il
sisted upon her resuming it. Then, poe
I fellow, he had nothing to DO, but lie O
3 theparlor sofa and watch the road to ii
school house door, aud the hands Of Ii
{ clock creeping around al a snaiI's pact
measuring of TIE time for her returl
Yes, be had his tarm to worry about alsc
aud the help. and Mr.. Goidthwail'. nel
payment Tie knew thai everything va
being neglected, and oh how he longc
/ for the use Of hIs helpless limb ou,
more But one day, as be wa. trying
} plan aud calculate for the payment, hc d
4 at once, happened to think Of NelIie's O
a ty dollars, aud then hi, mind wa. st re-
for hc felt IL would be sufficient to mat
4 up an deficiencies The school was fl
: ls.ed at last, and Mr.. Stanley prompt
; gave Nellie tt.e promised wages, sayif
e az De did so, lhat she bad earned doub