Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
THE NURSERY GOVERNESs.

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Mr.. Murray, knitting his brows into a
thoughtful shape; "but really don't see
what can do in the matter. One can
got offer money to- Harold Wendall's wife
and daughter, and unfortunately I am
not at the head Of a government bureau
to bestow situations on lone, born fe-
males. No, I really don't sec any way
clear to any method of helping them"
And he pushed aside the piteous little
letter signed "Horatio Wendall," which
had so graphically depicted the wants
and woes of the bankrupt merchants
family.
As he did so, the door opened, and his
aunt, Mrs. Barnabas bennington, came
in, plump, overdressed matron, with
rose-plnk cap-ribbons, dead gold jewelry,
and silk dress that trailed full quar-
ter of yard on the floor.
"Kenneth,' said Mrs --Bonninetsn,
"thls can't 90 on any longer"
"What can't 60 on any longer2'' said
Mr. Murray =
"This domestic uproar,'' said Mrs.
bennington, with every ribbon loop on
her cap quivaring with excitement. ''This
general lawlessness-this utter lack Of
anything like order and discipline in
your HOUSEHOLDER
Mr. Murray smiled and shrugged his
shoulders
els 1t the children again9" said he.
~"1t is the children again." said Mrs:
bennington. 81" :
And what have they been doing this
time?' questioned Mr.. Murray, with an
air OF mild resignment.. .'..
~"What haven't they been doing?" said
Mis-. Bennington, elevating both hands.
'sFhey have harncssed up the Eastlake
drawing-room chairs for a. four. horse
stage coach; they have broken the great
Persian jars, with the medallion paint.
ings on it, they have cut out all the plates
in the Encyclopedia. Britannica, to daub
them up with their horrid little paint
boxes; and worst Of it all, Betty CHANGED
to go up stairs, a while ago, and found
them playing tag on the roof Of the
house,
"This must be put a stop to- said
Mr.: Murray. ~ - 49, -
Just what I say. :anyself,;;' .sdeclared
Mrs. bennington, tanning herself briskly
"But how?'' queried Mr.. Murray, with
q troubled expression of countenance
Engage governess-a nursery gov
erness, now-somc nice, unassuming
substantial person, Who
1.-THE very thlng' said Mr.. Murray
lnstinctively laying his hand upon the
half:opened letter, that was still on the
desk. 'Harold Wendall's orphan daugh.
ter had just written to me, to tell me Of
the restitution that they were in, and te
ask me to help them in some way. III
offer her the situation" 70. l.. -.
"She won't take IT,. said Mrs. Bon.
nipgton.
"Why shouldn't shef' said Mr.. Muir
ray:
"Reduc. ;. gentry are deal to PROUD
to stoop to work for living,' said thu
lady. ~.
Then they must reconcile Themselves
to starve,' said the rich man, with or
inciplent frown gathering between hi
level black brows. -. j.
"And BESIDES" said the rich man.
aunt II don't at all relish the idea of
naughty slip of thing like that domi
neering over my niece's children and tax
ing offence at every look and word.''
"She won't domineer. And l dom
believe she'll take offenfe,'' asserted Mi
Murray. AT all events, mean to max
the trial. Don't you see, my dear. aunt
its a clear pointing Of finger of Provi
dence2-three noisy children that want
]governsss and young woman that stand
in need of situation
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"My DEAR said Mrs Wendall, dir
SOLVING into tears. II couldn't listen t
such proposition. 1t would be an in
suit to your dead papa's memory
but, mamma" said Horatio Wendal
II don't see why"
''lf Mr.. Murray had the soul of ger
tleman,'' said Mrs. Wenaall, behind he
black bordered handkerchief, she woul
have sent US a check for thousand do
lars"
"Mau.ma! as if we could have take
it," -: .,,
"Why not9' whimpcred the widow.
1--WE are not-beggars"
"That wouldn't be begging" said Mr.
:, FWendall. "YouI papa always banke
at Mr.. Murray's establishment when /
had money to bank with; and Mr.. MI
ray owes it to us not to insult us with a
offer of $e5 per month and board, in IL
capacity of mental drudge.
. "a nursery governess is no meni
drudge, mamma," spoke up Horati
1 with some dignity; land I shall write
q Mr.. Murray at once, accepting his off
: with the sincerest of thanks.''
At this Mrs. Wendall' burst into fres
t tears.
ooh, dear! Oh, dear!'' she bewailt
e herself. why wasn't I, too; taken O
. of this world of humiliation and sorro
: when your dear papa was torn away fro
: me?"
Horatio wrote the letter of acceptanc
: nevertheless, and went out herself to pe
e 1t in the nearest letter-oox; and comi1
e pack, in a great hurry, to prepare h
+ mothers monday cup Of ted, she made
o mls-step at the curbstone, and sprain'
7. her ankle so that she fell tainting to Il
l. ground. $50
IS "Do not be alarmed, Miss Wendall
j. said CHEEKY little Jenny Ford, the daug
n ter OF the baker and confectioner, vi
IS occupied the first floor of the hou
g where the Wendalls lived. SITS only.
n fainting spell-will be better soon.''
Is yves, shall be better soon, but I sht
Is lose my SITUATION said Horatio, lift,
her great dark eyes,. dim and hollc
with pain. se. :,
d "What situationa'' said Jenny For o.
/ who was bandag1ng the. swollen ank
e with flannel cloths dipped in hot watt
q Horatia told her all about it.
9 us that all! Bless you! I will take
q for you, and keep it until you are at
to assume 1t YOURSELF SAID Jenny. ~.
"Your' echoed Horatio.,
L. t"Yes, I! Why not2 I am not so We
q, accomplished, to be sure, but have Ii
:" good common school education. and
3 dare say can manage to hold my OWE
Of 'But Jenny, do you really think y
Is can't hesitated Horatia.
t. Il have notsthe least doubt in t
world Of it, va]iantly answered Jen1
Mr.. Murray had taken his aunt Be
as nington down to the seashore for q +;
ldays, and old Mrs. Keslsr, the houseket