Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-11

II was late when Mr.. Giles returned. III
hastily dsmounted and gave his hone "a
one Of the boys. Entering the house, he
called for his supper in no gentle tbnes.
Fortunately, supper was just ready. Having
satisfied his ravenous appetite, he arose from
the table, saying;
"Come, boys, it's time you were in bed.
III want You by daybrcak In the morning -
and setting the example, he went to bed and
was soon asleep. About eleven o'clock, Mrs.
Giles, having finished her work aud made
preparations for an early breakfast, retired
to rest. Being very much fatigued by the
days excitement, she soon slept heavily.
After the first nap Mr.. Giles was restless
and uneasy he tossed and turned from side
70 side, but no more sleep for him. lie con-
eluded to get mp. Having dressed himself,
he took the candle and proceeded to the
kitchen. The slender tallow dip threw a
lurid light around the room. Things seemed
TO have strangely changed since morning
There stood q new stove, with its black and
polished face, smiling upon him a row Of
bright and shining tinware was neatly ar
ranged on the shelf behind it. Turning
around, his eye fell upon a washing machine
with a wringer attached taking hold Of
the crank and giving a turn or two, he said ;
sewing machine, by thunder But
how in the name Of common sense they sew
upon it, is more than | can tell"
Placing the candle on a table, he came IN
contact with o patent churn. What an
other blasted concern Polly Polly !" he
screamed, seizing the candle, and huryine
| back into the sleeping room.
In his haste his foot caught in the frame
work of sewing machine, and he fell full
length in the middle of the floor, while the
candle found a resting place on the opposite
side of the room.
Mrs. Giles, suddenly aroused from a sound
sleep, started up in bewildered way, say
ing "What is IT, Phillip? Whats the
matter 2"
Mrs. Giles sprang from the bed, and as
sumed an air Of dignity.
Matter enough" growled he, picking
himself up, and reScuing the candle from its
proximity to the bed-clothes "who has
been filling up the house with all that trum-
perry, and who do you think is going TO pay
for it ? II you think am, you're very much
mistaken"
Philip Giles" said she, 81 have always
faithfully endeavorcd 10 do my duty as wife
and mother. have patiently borne my pri-
vations thinking them necessary to husband
FNA Ah'Nhof NhiiN Nbh nave N'Nh AAlAitl Wllii-
out stint 10 purchase machinery to tighten
your work. Now | have resolved upon a
change. What modern Improvements there
are to facilitate womau's work, intend 10
have. Nay, do not interrupt me" she con-
timed, a. Mr. Giles made an effort TO speak.
Those things are paid for with the money
dear old grandfather left me by his will
You loaned it to Mr.. Harris, doing me nei-
ther the honor nor justice TO have the notes
drawn in my name. Yesterday he paid it,.
went to the city and made these purchases /;
they cost less than the mower you have Just
bought. The rest Of the money placed in
the savings bank"
In your name, suppose" said Mr., Giles.
Yes, in my name," continued Mrs. Giles,
that | may have the use of it when
wish. This farm was purchased with a
part Of the legacy, and hereafter intend to
see that my rights are respected and my le-
gal claims rightly adjusted"
And so she did.-RTai Ne,o Yorker.