The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-06-23
VOLUME 4.


him. He haa two daughters-one mar
ried years ago; and the other, much
younger, father fixed upon rs a desirs-
bic wife for me. rather think the two
families had talked it over together; at
any rate Miss Matilda came TO Green
land for long summer visit. She il an
amiable girl; but so petted and spoiled
that she's good for nothing. undeveloPed
in mind and body. She looked very gay
in ,he evenings, attirrd in JOrdon,
Marsh & Co.'S latest importation. But
she was always late at breakfast, she did
MT dare TO ride horseback, she couldn t
Iaks walk without stopping to rest at
every stone; and once, when had asked
nor il abe had read the battle of Sedan,
she looked up, IN her childish way, and
said: No. Mr.. Foster. Newspaper are
40 tiresoms' Bless me! what should /
have done with such baby1
"A year ago this summer / was very
much confined to the store, and, when
August came, instead of spending the
whole month at home, thought ! would
have a change, and so went down for
fortnight to the Cliff House, on
Beach. It's quiet, pleasant resort. and
you'll always find from ffty to one hun
dred people there daring the season.
The landlord is good fellow, and a
distant relative of mine. ! thought he
looked furried when / went in, and af-
ter q few minutes he took me to one side
and said:
Tom, you've come at an unlucKy
time. had very good cook that l
got from Boston at $50 week; but she's
q high tempered woman. Last evening
she quarreled with her assistants, this
morning the break fast was ell in confu-
sion, and now she is packing her trunk
to leave on the next train. In two or
three days can probably get another
one down in her place; but what we're to
do mean while, don't know
'But, Norton.' said I. lent there some
one near by, or in the house who can
take it?'
the vicinity doing upstairs work-one
Of them from your town, the best waiter
in the dining.room. But ] suppose all
of them would either be afraid of the
responsibility, or think it beneath them
to turn cook; though they would have
plenty of help, and earn $50 where they
now get $3.'
who's here from Greenland / asked,
for ] knew something of almost every
one in the place.
Mary Lyford.'
Mary Lyford2 A black eyed. light
footed girl about twenty years old, with
two brothers in Colorado and her father
a farmer toward Stratham?'
'Yes. the very same
"'Why, shes the prettiest girl in
Greenland, at least ,hought SO two
years ago. when danced with her at the
Thanksgiving party in the village; and
heard last fall that abe took the prize at
Manchester for the best loaf of bread.
But why is she here?"
"Oh, YOU know farmers haven't much
ready money, and / suppose she wanted
to earn som sthing for herself and come
to the beach like the rest of us. You
say she took the premium for bread.
believe I'll go:into the dining room and
propose to give cooks place to any of
she girls who would like it, and who
feels competent to take it. must DO
something,' and, looking at his watch, lie
went ont.
Ten minutes later he came back clap
ping his hands and exclaimed:
MARY Lyford says she will try it,
''HurrAh for Greenland cried ].
'Ian't that plucky? By Jove! hope
she IL succeed, and believe she will
''You musnt expect much to day.
said Norton. 'Things are all topsytarvy
in the kitchen, and. it'll take some time
TO get them Strengthened OUT
Just then a new arrival claimed his
attention, and with a serene face he turn
ed away.
Dinner was poor that day; supper was
a little better. And, in spite of Norton's
caution, / began to be afraid that Green
land was going down. But the next
morning what breakfas we had-juicy
steaks. hot potatoes, delicious rolls and
corn cakes, griddle cakes that melted in
your mouth. and coffee that had lost
none of its aroma in the making. Thence
forth every meal was a triumph. The
guests praised the cook and FASTENED TO
the table at the FIRST sound of the bell.
Norton was radiant with satisfaction,
and was as pleased as if had been
landlord or cook myself. Several times
| sent my compliments, and congratula-
tions to Mary; but she was 30 constantly
occupied that never had glimpse of
her till the night before was to leave.
4 was dancing in the parlor, and had
just led q young lady of Matilda Lane
stamp, to her mamma, when saw Mary
standing on the piazza. went out shak-
ing her cordially by the hand, told her
how interested had been in her success,
and how proud waste find Greenland
girl 40 accomplished. She blushed, and
thanked me, and raid in a modest way
that abe was very glad we were all suit
ed; and then Norton came up and ex-
pressed his entire qualification with what
she had done. As che stood there in q
white pique dress, with scarlet bow at
her throat, and her dark hair nestly ar
ranged, she looked every inch lady.
DO me the favor, Miss Lyford,' said
I, TO dance the next coiillion with me-
'Ahl Mr.. Foster she replied, looking
arehly at Norton, that isn't expected Of
the help -....-.
The helpP said, Indignantly.
You are the queen Of the establish
ment, and invite you to dance, and SO
does Mr.. Norton
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