The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-02-05
AN EARLY RISER.

AN EARLY RISER.
t'My dear aunt" exclaimed young
Harvey Ellis, hurriedly entering the
neat sitting-room of Mrs. Bent, sswill
you give me mouthful of breakfast ?''
''Ten-twentymo mouthfuls, If you want
them, " responc ed Mrs. Bent, cordially.
ST have Hardly Finished wiping the
coffee cups, and the rolls are still warm.
There-sit, right down here, and I'll
serve you in twinkling."
Harvey lost no time in complying
with the invitation, and was soon demol-
ishing hot rolls and beefsteak in a man
ner which indicated the presence of a
healthy appetite. Mrs. Bent-wise
matron SAID nothing until he rose
from the table, his countenance wear
ing the satisfied expression of a man
who has Just conferred q benefit upon q
fe1low-said fellow being his inner
man-then she asked, -
g Have you just. come from home,
Harvey
The young mans amiable expression
changed in moment to frown.
eyes. / know what you mean
wondering why came down town with
out breakfast. Well, was obliged to.
The same old story, aunt-Lizzie will
not get up in time to prepare the
morning meal. I've talked to her on
the subject till I'm tired but it's of
no use. Pillow-worship seems to be
her only fault she's a good wife in
every other respect but fear that
this foible is incurak1e."
Harvey looked grave and discouraged.
- 'NonBense !" said Mrs. Bent, briskly.
" "Lizzie's young yet-has not left her
childhood well behind her you know
babies need great deal of sleep. Come,
my lad, you must not lose patience SO
soon. Wait little longer-talk to her
little nore-and she Will overcome
this one fault.
"Yes-and in the meantime I may
lose a good situation because I am
never on hand early in the morning, y
said Harvey. No, no, aunt, I can't
wait any longer. I.was late five morn
ings last week, and on one of them
missed an:important order, receiving a
eprimand in consequence. told Liz
ie this morning that if she would not
get breakfast by o'clock should
patronize restaurant in the future"
ss What did she say, to that 2"
"Well, said Harvey, smiling with g
certain grim sense of amusement at the
lsurdity of the recollection, s. she
yawned once, and said, What did yoT
say dear z then yawned twice. and muir
INJURED, An excellent idea, Har-, anc
went to sleep without trying to finish
fourth yawn."
Mrs. Bent. being merry soul, laugh
ed heartily
"Poorsehild ! Then she really wa
sleepy"
"Of course she was. That's thu
worst of it Lizzie needs so muct
more sleep than I-some people do, yol
know, Now can get along with sl1
hours res%.r while she requires at leas
eight. tall her she ought to take {
nap in the afternoon. If she can't man
age any other way for my breakfast
must have by o'clock; and as W.
cannot yet afford TO keep a girl, Lizzie
ought to prepare it for me.
ssTo be sure she ought, replied Mrs
Bent, o and I'll warrant she is willing
tn do ik-thera never was more capa
ble girl bl5fn. Now know just wha
vor1sye doffe. Harvey-talked and scold
ed and talked till you've rasped her t
an edee-am jagged edge, at that
Won yorffE men never can manag
women. Leave Lizzie to me. I'll rul
over TO the. house before dinner. ant
have q chat with her. Not anothe
word. Rfumbler Run along to tn
business you understand, and leaV
that which you don't understand
your wise old amt
This conversation took place at
O'Clock in the morning and by tn
tima fhat Mrs. Bent had attended +
her numerous household tasks, an
placed her domain in perfect or.er,
was nearly 10. In fact, the churcl
clock struck the hour as she stood
her nenhew's front door, patiently wait
inO an answer TO her ring.
Presently the door was opened
verv little way. and q pretty face sul
rounded by q spiked fence OF crlmplnl