Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-12-06
JACK EASY.

How many have laughed over the in
cideats related by Capt. Marryatt in
his story of Midshipman Easy. In
presenting his hero to the public the
author tells us how the nurse was in
stalled in eccentric Nicodemus 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 a substi tute.
Now a common person would have
been satisfied with the recommends
ton of the medical NJ an, who looks but
to the one thing needful,
which is 8 suffi lent and wholesome
supply Of neurishment for the child;
but Mr.. Easy was philosopher, and
had latterly taken to craniology, and he
decanted very learnedly with the doc
tor upon the effect of his only son OBJ
tanning his nutrim ent from an unknown
source. "Who Knows" observed Mr..
Easy, but that my son may not I'M
bibe with his milk the very worst pas
sions Of human nature?"
"I have examined her." replied the
doctor, "and can safely recommend
her"
"That examination is only prelimi-
nary to one more important" replied
Mr.. Easy. "I will examine her."
Examine who, Mr.. 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"
!" think you had better lether alone,
Mr.. Easy. She comes this evening, and
shall question her pretty severely.
Doctor Middleton, what do you know
of this young persona"
:" [ know madam, that she is very
healthy and strong, or should not have
selected her"
"But is her character good ?"
"Really, madam, I 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
too particular on that point, you will
have some difficulty in providing your
self.
"Well, we shall see," replied Mrs.
Easy.
And I shall feel" rejoined the hus-
band.
This parleying was interrupted by
the arrival of the very person in ques-
ton, who was announced by the house
maid, and was ushered in. She was q
handsome, ford, healthy looking girl,
awkward and naive in her manner, and
apparently not over-wise; there was
more of the dove than of the serpent in
her composition.
Mr.. Easy, who was very anxious to
make his own discoveries, was the
first who smoke. Young woman,
come this way, wish to examine your
head"
"Oh !! dear me, sir, it's quite clean,
[ assure you," cried the girl, dropping
a courtesy.
Doctor Middleton, who sat between
the bed and Mr.. Easy's chair, rubbed
his hands and laughed. In the mean
time, Mr.. Easy's had united the string
and taken of: the cap of the young
woman, and was very busv putting his
fingers through her hair, during which
the face of the young woman expressed
fear and establishment.
m glad to perceive that you have
large portion of benevolence.
Yes," replied the young woman,
dropping another courtesy.
"And veneration, Also"
"Thanky, sir"
And the organ of modesty is strong
ly Developed
eyes, sir" replied the girl, with a
smile.
THAT'S quite new organ" thought
DIR. Middleton.
"Philo-progenitiveness very power
full"
IF you please, sir, I don't know
what that is" answered Sarah, with a
courtesy.
Nevertheless, you have given us a
practical illustration. Mrs. Easy, / am