The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-03-16

oNiueuSe vi pleasure; on nef coun-
tenance, | asked if the baby was we'll.
"oh yes, quite so, thank you, aunt.
To say the truth it is my doing that
we are in the nursery tonight, and
Frederick is not too we'll pleased
about it; but it saves so much trouble
and the other rooms have just been
cleared and put in order. But do
not say a word" she added, as she
opened the nursery door.
My nephew, shook me warmly by
the hand, and then turning to Clara
said; II hope my dear you do notin-
tend to make your aunt nursery
guest # you do | shall not wonder
fif her.visits become still more rares''
I liasgeited oassure HIM that
had been brought there at my own
request, and begged no difference
might be made; but, quietly ringing
the bell he desired a servant to light
the dining-room fire, and bring word
when it was well burnt. Clara bit
her lip and looked red and uncom-
Portable, whilst |, feeling still more
80, occupied myself in admiring the
baby. | could, however, distinguish
easily enough two or three little ar
ticles which convinced me that tea
eqpipage had just been removed;
and certainly this was not what l
should have expected TO see in Clara's
home, knowing the comfortable and
even atfluent income Of her husband.
l teltsorry my unceremonious visit
should have produced such an alter
alton in the arrangements, for l could
tell, from the production of sundry
keys, ETC., that many articles not in
common use were to be brought out
and the evening meal deferred on my
account. Besides this, 1 felt grieyed
at MIR. Whitford's ill.concealed vex-
alton not displayed towards me, but
his wife.
At length we were summoned to
the dining-room; and truly won
derful change had been effected there.
A bright fire illuminated every cor
ner; an elegant tea equipage was on
the table; in short, everything looked
-as l had hoped at first to find it
in accordance with the position Of
the owners. Moreover. the pleasant
aspect of affairs banished the cloud
from Mr.. Whitford's face, and SO
agreeably did the time pass, that |
quite regretted when obliged to bid
my niece "good night"
"Good night, dear aunt, said Clara,
affectionately kissing me; "do come
again very soon, but do let me know
when to expect you"
"And then," added Mr.. Whitford,
after the door was closed, "the dining.
room fire will be lighted before your
arrival. Dear aunt, what do you
think Of Claras new notions respect
ing domestic economy When we
were first married, she was rather
ignorant Of household matters; now
we are so exceedingly orderly and
careful, that everything is too good
to use. The drawing-room first be-
came SO; then the dining-room under
went thorough renovation; and the
nursery, rescrted to for temporary
convenience during the repairs, has
become our regular abode, the others
being only used on state occasions.
Probably our next remove will be
into the kitchen. go in other
houses, and find that their masters
can introduce a friend at any time,
when the certainty of causing no EN-.
barrassment. In my home on the
contrary, the call of a relative even,
produces quite domestic revolution;
for plate, china, in fact everything
presentable, is laid up in lavender,
like the rooms. I wish you would
say something to Clara on the sub,
ject, as l know you possess great in.
auence in that quarter"
"Have you named the matter, Fred.
erick?" asked.
"Oh, yes, a thousand times, l think;
but cannot effect any change. l
trust you will be more successful"
II will try, at any rate" said l, as
l took leave Of my nephew-in-law.
Having thought the matter over, |
arranged my plan of operation. de.