Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-10-12

tilir IbOih a hhFNtl OF HeatleSs lnNSetI
but when you said it was not fit for the
pigs, supposed you wanted it clean
ed )"
Tho room was well enough" was the
curt reply. For mercy's sake don't
turn any more OF the house upside
down"
At breakfast little rent in Louie's
apron caught her fathers eye, and by her
fathers eye and his own angry state
ment, "she never had decent stitch Of
clothes, and he did wish somebody would
see to her,
Two days later a formidable dry goods
bin was presented, and Lima explained it
to him in this wise:
"You said, Herbert, that Louie hadn't
a decent stitch, and you wished somebo-
dy would see to her, so bought her
complete outfit. | could not see any
fault myself, but Of course I got more
expensive articles, as you did not like
those already provided. I am glad you
called my attention to the poor, neglect
cd child"
poor neglected child !" echoed the
astonished Herbert. why, Lima, Is
sic fairly slaves herself over those child
zen. l am sure never see better dress
ed or neater"
Lima merely shrugged her shoulders.
A month passed. Essie gained strength
IN the genial atmosphere surrounding
Louie and her mother, While Lima ruled
Herber"s home with rod Of iron. Her
bert began to experience u sick longing
for Estes gentle presence. Lima took
him 50 literally IN all ne sad, and yet he
could not rebuke her for doing exactly
what he openly wished. a chair, with
tiny spot OF oiit' being declared absolute
ly filthy, was upholstered and vanished.
A dozen new shirts Lssio's last labor Of
love, being declared to sit like meal
bags" were bestowed upon the gardener,
and a new set sent from furnishing
store. Harry's blocks were burned ut the
kitchen fire, when Herbert topping on
one. said he would nothava such rubbish
in The house. Every window was opened
after potti.h declaration that The room
was bot a. an oven, and an hour later The
stove was fred up to smathering heat,
because ae declared il cold enough TO
freeze a polar bear. In short, with ap-
parentlv IN energetic attempt to correct
all shortcomings. ana put the housekeep-
ing upon a perfect basis, Lima in one
month nearly doubled her brothers. ex-
pcnses, and drove him to the very verge
of distraction, keeping actual account of
every complaint.
But Es.ie. well and strong again, was
coming home. On tie day of her cx-
nected arrival. Linn. with a solemn face
invited her brother into the sitting roam
for few momants Of private convsrs,.
tion.
Herbert" she sail very eravely, u
have got proposition tc make 10 you
You are my only brother, and need not
tell you | love you very dearly 1t has
really gleyed mo to tie heart to see how
much lhere il to end fault with in your
beautiful home"
Herbert twisted unoasi]y in bis chair.
but Lima continued
"You know that mother ia very de-
pendent on me, Louie having the house
and children to care for, but think she
would sacrifice her own comfort for
yours. So, il YOU wish. Herbert. | vii,
come here permanently, tie keep things
in order for you.u
Here Lima was OBLIGED TO pause and
stranele LAUGH Al Herbelt's expression
Of utter horror and dismev.
lyon are very kind.n he faltered. the
instincts Of gentlemen battling with the
strong desire to tell Lima She would GER
ranly drive him to luratic asylum by
six months more OF Ter model house.
keeping.
mot at all. A man who has made an
unfortunate marriage certainly needs all
the aid ana sympathy his family can give
him"
The last straw was now laid upon the
camel's back. Herbert spoke hoty:
you are entirely mistaken, Lima ! /
have not made an unfortunate marriage
II ever man was blessed in a wife,
am that man."
"You amaze ne, Herbert" Lima cried,
in well feigned astonig hment.
II do not see why you should be sur
prised. Essie is gentle, loving, orderly
hausokeeper, and perfect homo angel
God bless her."
Herbert. is that true ~