The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-15

mead OF the table that his wife felt
ashamed of him. "She'll work into it
atter WHILE" he added, endeavoring
10 appear at his ease.
~, That furbelowed white gown looks
nhe working into itn' said Mrs. Macon
son, defiantlv.
am not afraid to trust my wife to
10 the proper thing. Mrs. Mazonson,"
Mr. otickney remarked, with tardy de-
" II may be allowed" the young
"iie began, with the elaboration of one
making mighty effort for self-control,
Ishould like to say word" As the
Drave little woman surveyed the assem-
pied group there crept into her face a
LOOK that one of the party never forgot
Inns one was her husband, who started
20 lay OBTAINING hand ON her arm, but
ior some inexplicable reason gave it up.
When take my rightful place as
mistress of my husbands house." Mrs.
otlckney went on, "then it will be time
enough to talk of my duties. You may
consider me summer boarder, if you
please" she added, smilingly, ." but in
whatever light you may regard me-
ana now the sweet mouth grew firm
again, and the fine eyes struck fire
Please remember that am the wife
OF the proprietor of this establishment
and the owner of these acres, and ex-
pect to be treated, if not with kindness,
at least with civility."
should like to see you make
twenty-five pounds of butter before
Dreakfastn' said Mrs. Mazonson, when
she could recover herself. Mr.. Stick
;ley played with his spoon, and looked
steadily into his cofee-cup. but said not
a word.
"You never will see me make twenty.
five pounds of butter before breakfast"
Mrs Stickney responded, "and | think
1t very doubtful if ever make any but
ter after breakfast either. l don't in
tend togive up my music. my painting,
my reaung, my writing, or anything
else that have been educated to enjoy,
and | wait this understood also."
81 wonder what you will do if l 90
awayP" Ms. Mazonson inquired, du-
biously butrespectfully.
"Mr. Stickney is abundantly able to
pay for all necessary SERVICE" Florence
replied. III he doesn't choose to do
this, then there is last resort: can 90
home to my father any time"
81 amt got anywhere to 60" said
Mrs. Mazonson, now thoroughly SUBJ
dued; but | suppose can find place
in few days, ii l may stay here till
then. Maria sgoing to her uncle's to-.
morrow" The -profundo was all
broken up, and tears rained down the
old lady's face.
Mrs. Stickney rose from her seat and
walked round the table to the house
keepers side. "As far as | am con.
cerned, you are more than welcome to
stay" she said, kindly, laying her hand
on one tyrannical shoulder. "You
know better than any one else how
things are done, and have my husband 3
interest more at heart. am sure that
Miss Susan and Twill be good friends, ="
she added, sweetly, "and | see no rea-
son why we may not be very comfort
able family. You understand | hope,
that | do not intend to do any hard
work. Ii it were necessary would, but
1t IS not. l shall never interfere with
your butter or coffee, my dear Mrs.
Mazonson, and | am sure you will not
with my AFFAIRS
An hour later, Mrs. Stickney and
Miss Susan were driving toward Lake
Dunmore, as jolly u pair as one would
wish to see.
81 am glad you settled it, Florence"
Mr.. Stickney whispered, as they stood
on the piazza previous to setting out.
"No doubt" she replied, with a
touch of the old tone he had learned to
suspect. Yesterday, Hubert" she
added, 81 made discovery"
"What is it?" he asked.
That you are a very great coward, ."
she replied. -Harper's Bazar.