The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-13
JACK EASY.

his story of Midshipman Easy. In
presenting his hero to the public the
author tells us how the nurse was in
stalled in eccentric Nicodomus 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 recommendation
of the medical man, who looks but to
the one thing needful, which is
sufficient and wholesome supply of
n0urishment for the child but Mr..
Easy was philosopher, and had lat
terly taken to craniology, and he de.
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, I" but that my son
may not imbibe with his milk the
very worst passions of the human
nature?''
81 have examined her," replied the
doctor, land can safely recommend
her."
''That examination is only preimi-
nary to one more Important" replied
Mr.. Easy. 81 will examine her.
Examine who. MIR. Easy!'' ex-
claimed his wife, who had laid down
again on the bed.
| "The nurse, my DEAR
"Examine what, Mr.. Easy?' con.
tinued the lady.
"Her head, my DEAR replied the
husband. 81 must ascertain what her
propensities are.'
81 think you had better let her alone,
Mr.. Easy. She comes this evening, and
shall question her pretty severely.
Doctor Middleton, what do you know
of this young person
! 81 know madam, that she is very
healthy and strong, or [ should not have
selected her,
"But is her character good p
'Really. madam. know little about
her character but you can make any
inquiries you please. But at the same
time ought to observe that if you are
have some difficulty in providing your
self.
"Well, we shall see,'' replied Mrs.
Easy.
land 1 shall feel,'' rejoined the hus.
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 hand
some, ford, healthy looking girl, awk-
ward and naive in her manner, and ap.
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 your
| head.''
Oh, dear, It's quite clean / assure
you,' cried the girl, dropping 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 his
fingers through her hair, during which
the face of the young woman express.
ed fear and establishment.
l am glad to perceive that you have
a large portion of benevolence.'
EYES, replied the young woman
dropping another courtesy.
ssAnd veneration Also"
t'Thanky, SIR
land the organ Of modesty is strong
ly developed.
Eyes, SIR replied the girl with a
smile.
"That's quite new organ, thought
DR.. Middleton.
Undergraduates very power
full
eff you please, sir, I don't know
what that ISL answered Sarah, with
courtesy.
Nevertheless, VOW have given US a
practical illustration. Mr.. Easy, l am
satisfied. Have you any questions to
ask But it is quite unnecessary
Ito be sure have. Mr.. Easy Pray,
young woman, what is your name 7"
''Sarah, is YOU please, ma am,''
GLOW long have you been married %
''Married ma'am!''
Eyes, married.
IF you please, ma am, had a mis-.
fortune, ma'am,' replied the young
girl, casting down her eyes.
"What, have you not been mar
ried =
''No, ma'am, not yet.''
"Good heavens! DIR. Middleton.
what can you mean by bringing this
person here :" exclaimed Mrs. EASY.
"Not married woman, and she has a
child -
''1f you please, a'am,'' interrupt
ed tho young woman, dropping a cour-
tesy, lit was very little one.''
"A very little one,'' exclaimed Mrs.