Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-02-05

"Heigho, mother said he, III was Just
/ going TO look fory you. l thought IL was too
bad for you always to walk
"Well, my son." she replied, "you would
not have found me; have been to the
city,"
"The city whiItaker;" aud Leon
ard gave prolonged whistle.
YES" said Mrs. Giles, getting into the
wagon, land now wish you TO go to the
station with me, and bring home my pur-
chases."
Leonard mounted beside her, saying
And so the old man did she'll out for onco
in his life, and give you II little money, did
he?"
Mrs. Giles reproved Leonard for speak
ing thus Of his father, but Inc continued /:
"Well, l can't help 1t; think ii n mean
shame he never gives you cent TO spend,
but sends you TO the store at the corner,
with the same old order: please let the
bearer have what she needs. Iwould make
it convenient TO need great many things
If were YOU"
1t was late when Mr.. Giles returned. He
hastily dismounted and gave his horse 10
one of the boys. Entering the house he
called for his supper in no gentle tones.
Fortunately supper was just ready. Hsv-
ing satisfied his ravenous appetite, he arose
from the table, saying:
"Come, boys, it's time you we're in bed
I'll want you by day-break in the morn
ing" aud setting the example, he went TO
bed and was soon fast asleep. About ii
o'clock, Mrs. Giles having finished her
work and made preparations for an early
breakfast, retired to rest. Being very much
fatigued by the days excitement, she soon
slept heavily.
A(er the first nap, Mr.. Giles was restless
and uneasy; he tossed and turnel from
side, but no more sleep for him. lie con-
cluded to get up. Having dressed himself,
he took the candle and proceeded to the
kitchen. The slender tallow dip threw a
lurid ligh. around the room. Things
seemed to have strangely changed since
morning. Raising the light above his head,
he gazed long and earnestly around the
kitchen. There stood a new stove, with its
black and polished face shining upon him (;
row Of bright and shining tinware was
neatly arranged on the shelf behind it.
Turning around, his eyes fell upon a wash
ing machine with a wrlngei attached TAX
ing hold of the crank, and giving turn
or two he said
"A sewing machiue. by thunder; but
how in he name of common sense they
sew upon it Is more than can tell''
Placing the candle on the table he came
In contact with a patent churn. "Wbat !!
another blasted concern! Polly Polly -
he screamed, seizing the candle, and hur-
rying back into the sleeping room.
In his haste his foot caught in the frame
work of a sewing machine, and he fell full
length in the middle OF the floor, while the
candle found resting place on the oppo-
site side Of the room.
Mrs. Giles, suddenly aroused from a
sound sleep, started up in a bcwildered
way, saying:
"What is it. Phillip: What's the mat
| ter?"
"Matter enough" growled he, picking
himself up, and rescuing the candle from
| its proximity to the Dedclothes-"who has
been filling up the house with all that
| trumpery, and who do yoL think is going
] " pay loI ~ II Nhu lillih dul, YOU are
| very much mistaken"
| Mrs. Giles sprang from The he'd and as
| sumed an air Of dignity.
"Phillip Giles" said she. e! have al
ways faithfully endeavored to do my duty
as wife and mother. l have patiently
borne my privations, thinking them neces-
sary 10 husband our means, while you
have used money without stint TO purchase
machinery TO tighten your work. Now
have resolved upon change. What mod
ern improvements there are TO facilitate
woman's work, intend to have. Nay, dc
not interrupt me-" she confined, as Mr.
Giles made an effort to speak. "Thost
things are paid for with the money deai
old grandfather left me by his will. Yor
loaned it to Mr.. Harris doing me neither
the honor or Justice TO have the notes
drawn in my name. Yesterday he paid it
l went TO the city and made these purchas
es; they cost less than the mower you hav,
just bought. The rest Of the money
placed in the savings bank
''In your name, SUPPOSE said M
Giles"
"Hes, in my name" continued Mrs
Giles, THAT l might have the use of i
when wished. This farm was purchase,
with part Of that legacy, and hereafter
intend to see that my rights are respected
and my legal claims rightly adjusted"
And so she did.