The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-11-02
A Domestic Tyrant.

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eff you marry Major Hunter, you'll be
trod on-take my word for it, Miss
Amory."
"Do you think so7'' said the person adj
dressed, quietly, looking up from the hand
kerchief she was hcmming.
''Think so2 know it. Don't you re-
member how his first wife farcdl If there
was ever anybody 1 pited she was that
one. Poor thing She didn't even dare
to say her soul was her own. If she had a
different husband, she would have lived
till this time"
every likely"
'And yet. knowing all tins, you are
going to take her place9'
Major Hunter will find me a very diff
ferent person from his first wife, said Miss
Amory, composcdly. "Howe7er, I don't
wish to anticipate trouble, we will, if you
please, dismiss the subject"
This was not the first remonslrance
which Miss Anory had received on the
subject OF her approaching marriage, but
her mind appeared to be made up, ana she
was now occupied in making preparations
for the wedding.
What had been saidof Major Hunter and
his first wifc was quite true. Hc was a
outstanding in very slight esteem, con-
sidering that the wife ought, in all respects
to be subscrvient to her husbands will
His reason for marrying again was partly
this' that he found no housckeeper who
would be sufficiently subserviont to his
whlms and caprices. Having lost one
after another, he came to the conclusion
that he needed a wife, and
soon resolved to tender his hand to Miss
Amory. We will not analyze her motives
for accepting his proposal Probably, how
ever, regard for S1r. Hunters three children,
who resembled their mother rather than
their father, weighed with her quite as
much as any other motive. But, however,
that might be, the marriage took place,
and after brief journey, Miss Amory re-
turned as Mrs. Ma jor Hunter, to take the
place OF mistress OF his household
Hitherto, Major Hunter had forbornc
Showing his hand" Now, however, that
their married life had fairly begun, he
thought it high time to do so.
Il have given Mrs. Hodges n weeks
warnlng," he remarked, at the breakfast
table, the morning after their return.
Mrs. Hodges had been housckccpcr and
maid Of all work, the entire duties of the
establishment having developed upon her.
''For what reason2" asked his wife COM
posedly. ''Don't you feel satisfied with
her7"
.'It is not that" said the Major, dcliber-
ately.
''Any difficulty about wagcs9" asked his
wife unconcerncdly.
''No," said her husband, feeling little
embarrassed. The fact is, Mrs. Hunter,
there is not very much work to do in our
small household; no more in fact, than one
han 1o <tD Q.ok
did all her own work."
''Did she, indecd2" said No. Q, sipping
her coffee.
eyes, that with case, although she was
not very strong woman"
"She died young didn't she2" inquired
her successor, TRANQUILITY.
"Why, yes" said Major Hunter, slowly,
betraying little embarrassment. "You
know life is uncertain"
"Yes, 80 [ have heard" returned his
wife.
Major Hunter was considerably puzzled
by the matter Of fact manner of his wife.
Her cool, self-posscsssion awed him a
little. If she had only stormcd he would
be better prepared to meet that emergency.
In the course of the week, " he proceeded,
"you will undoubtedly get an idea of the
course of your work, by observing Mrs.
Hodges"
II dare say might said Mrs. Hunter.
Then need say no more. This day
week she leaves, and will resign the duties
Of the household into your hands"
Major Hunter took his hat, and was
about to leave the room when he was ar
rested by the simple address:
'Mr. Hunter"
"Wcll, " said he, turning back.
ut appears that you have been making
arrangements without consulting me-"
Consulting YOUR
Eyes,
Major Hunter was astonishcd at his
wifc's tcmerity.
"Why should consult YOUR
Because, may not approve of them."
"Mrs. Hunter" said her husband, warm
ly, "it is your duty to acquicscc in what
ever plans !, as your husband, may sec fit
tc FORM"
''Indced, never took that view of the
matter"
"rhen the sooner you take it the bet
ter.'
IDOL understand that you expect me to
do all the work of your establishments"
''Yes, madam" ......
III believe you arc rich man, Major
Hunter; is 1t not so2" ...
Il am accounted 30, )" said her husband,
complacenty.
"And are able to hire domcstsc assist
ance9"
eyes, If 1t is necdful."
"Suppose l tell you that 1t Is needful2"
II should take the liberty to doubt 1t.
every we'll Major Hunter sipca e. hou