The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-12-14
JACK EASY.

l1OW ulduy Ndfc 1duSuCu Ofc1 Vu0
incident related by Capt. Marayatt in
his story of Midshiplnan Easy. In
presenting his hero to the public the
author tells us how the nurse was in
stalled in eccentric Nicod0muS Easy's
home as follows:
Mrs. Easy did not find herself equal
to nursing her own infant, and it was
necessary to look out for substitute.
Now common person would have
been satisfied with a recommendation
of the medical man, who looks but to
the one thing needful, which is a
sufficient and wholesome supply of
nourishment for the child but Mr..
Easy wasa philosopher, and had lat
terly taken to craniology, and he dc.
santed very learnedly with the doc
tor upon the effect of his only son OBJ.
tainlng his nutriment from an un-
known source. "Who knows OBJ
served Mr.. Easy, & but that my son
may not imbibe with his milk the
very. worst passions of tho human
nature?''
II have examined her." replied the
doctor, "and can safely recommend
her."
"That examination is only preimi:
nary to one more Important replied
Mr.. Easy. II will examine her.
"EXamine who. Mr.. Easy 2 ex.
claimed his wife, who had laid down
again on the bed.
1.-The nurse, my DEAR
Examine what, Mr.. Easy con-
:inucd the lady.
''IIer head, my dear,'' replied the
husband. II must ascertain what her
propensities are
81 think you had better let her alone,
Mr.. Easy. She comes this evening, and
l shall question her pretty severely.
Doctor Middleton, what do you know
of this young person
*'I know madam, that she is very
healthy and strong, or I should not have
selected her."
"But is her character good g
':Really, madam. I know little about
her character but you can make any
inquiries you please. But at the same
time I ought to observe that if you are
too particular on that point, you will
have some difficulty in providing your
self.
"Well, we shall see," replied Mrs.
Easy.
"And l shall fce],' rejoined the --us.
band.
This parlying was interrupted by the
arrival of the very person in question,
who was announced by the housemaid,
and was ushered in. She was a hand
some, norid, healthy looking girl, awk-
| ~,,o,.1 n,>I II, l., and an,
parently not over.wise; there was more
of the dove than the serpent in her
composition.
Mr.. Easy who was very anxious to
make his own discoveries, was the first
who spoke. ''Young woman come
this way. wish to examine youl
head"
Oh, dear, It's quite clean l assure
you," cried the girl, dropping a cour
tesy.
/ Doctor Middleton, who sat between
the bed and Mr.. Easy's chair, rubbed
his hands and laughed. In the mean
time, Mr.. Easy had united the string
and taken off the cap of the young
woman, and was very busy putting hi:
fingers through her hair, during which
| the race OF the young woman express
ed fear and establishment.
| lam glad to perceive that you have
large portion Of benevolence.'
eyes," replied the young woman
dropping another courtesy.
| "And veneration also.'
t'Thanky, SIR
"And the organ Of modesty is strong
lly deyelopcd.'
:Yes, sir" replied the girl with
smile.
''That's quite new organ, though
DR.. Middleton.
'Philo-progenitiveness very power
full"
t'1f you please, sir, I don't know
what that u.s." answered Sarah, with
courtesy.
"Nevertheless, VOW have given us ;
practical illustration. Mr.. Easy, an
satisfied. Have you any questions t.
ask But it is quite unnecessary.
"To be sure I have, Mr.. Easy Pray
young woman, what is your name p
''Sarah, is YOU please, ma'am,"
'How long have you been married 2
"Married ma a'am!''
eyes, married"