The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-13
MS PARSONS HUSBANDS.

Mis- BshSou. the dressmaker, is the most important parsonage in the village of Green Harbor. and there is no place so much visited as her shop, which is situated on the tirst floor of her own little house at the corner. When my acquain- tance with the lady first began, SUD- posed that she was single judging not only from the fact that she was called Mis- Badson, but because there was some- thing in the twist of her natural ringlets and in the tone of her jew s-harplike voice, which suggested single blessed ness. But l soon discovered my mis- take She is not one who makes her griefs unbearable by concealiug them. She gives each new customer the full particulars of her several widowhoods, and talks as if burying husbands were the chief occupation of women She is a tall, rather plump woman. of fortv-tive or thereabouts, Her mouth has pecu. liar expression, owing to 8 habit of hay ing il perpetnallv filled with pins. Her readish-brown hair grows down on one side of ker polished brow after a fashion which is called by her neighhors COW lick Her pale complexion is delcatelv tinted with green, and her light gray eyes have a glittering brightness. 4 look of mOurntul lVeliness ptryades her whole countenanee.
 She is not only the dressmaker of the village, but fills various other important positions with great credit. She makes and trims all the bridal bonnets in the region, though there is another outraged milliner at the Landing who serves on ordinary occasions. As nurse she is quite famous, though. unless the case be particularly attractive or extremely se- we're, she does not feel justified in leaving her shop to the tender mercies of Idela RosaRna, the tlightiest niece that ever wise aunt was afflicted with. to devote herself to the care of the sick. As a doctress she is also highly valued, and, as there is no regular physician within five miles, her skill is often called into practice. When, as she phrases 1t. any one Is called away" in the town, her ser vices are always required fol making the shroudand preparing the body fo- burial Then, she IS the very efficient President of the ladies sewing society. the leading soprano in the church choir and agent for Butterick'S patterns. the proprietress of 8 celebrated eye-wash. and the general advisor ef both old and young in the town, and several neighboring towns as well. Oi late years the Harbnr has been crowded with summer visitors, and she takes these on her hands also.
 Ii ls fascinating place. that little shop of hers. aud, whether you wish to make purchase or not, it Is well worth the while to visit it on summer morning To be sure your entrance Is likely to be attended with some difficulty, as the gate of the flower-tilled ward in front is fast ened by a unique sort of latCh-an in- ventiOn of the latest lameuted, who eer- tsinly must have been genius-and one which she piOusly retains in memory of him, though some of her customers pre- fer 10 climb the fence rather attempt to make an entrance by solving its myste- ries Then a small dog, belonging 10 another lamented. objects considerably to strangers. Once inside. through the politeness of ldelia Rosanna, or the aid Ofan experienced ueighhor. you draw a long breath of relief and prepare your self to enjoy the situation. Through the open doors and windows, on the breath of a whole souled breeze, comes the pun gent aroma Of the sea. which sparkles not far away. You listen tO it's music and the sleepy rustleS of Ihe wheat field opposite while waiting the shop-mis tress, who is invariably detained hy some household duty, and apol- oEireS elaburatelv for the unti. diness of her personal appearance when she finally enters the door in solemn haste, The sunshine dances on the painted floor and peeps with eyes as curious as your own into the crowded show ease from the splendid abundance of which ldeli2 Rosanua Is bedeCked as maiden was never hedeCked before. What does it not contain with its Crys- tal cleaTnessH CrorScauS flowers. the
 q N- aE N.s either field or garden; amazing articles. designed as ornaments for the neck, heaped together in many c0lored splen- dor, aocoraeons, which share the palm with melodeons in Green Harbor ideas 0f melody: cotton laCes in rich lowered patterns; 8 dazzling display 0t iewelry, beads. bracelets. neCk-lacts with 8 great variety of precious stones gliiteriug from elaborate settings, ,StlsSlrs, pocket knives, pink and white candy. Sp-siacleS raiiles, rainbow rihhous, crat,hcted eds- ing, cough drops. collars, golden cement dolls and fancy S,0p. to ~ay nothing ol patent medicine, and small assortment ofbOaks. evidently chosen solely f1r the elegance sf their Mudiugs The Wrll-to- do sea captains sre building new houses at Green llaTbot uf late and no new par lor k complete without a few gurse'H~ books flor thc center table. tulSlGe the showcase are also many fascinating things honutts, dAiutily covered with pink netting as a protection from the flies; stamped pau,rns for rugs in rich and strange variety Britannia teA-pots; shining like The sun over the shelf piled with new prints. and in 8 close pr5Ximi- tytu these an odd collection ot boots and shoes
 The door which leads into the sitting room Is always open. and reveals a raEy interior. The clean. yellow pajntcd floor is covered with the soitesl and brightest af home made rugs. The win d1ws are pleasantly >ha3oWed with morning glory vines. and a great many towering plants perfume the atmosphere Ms Babson take, the salue pride iu her plants which a srrat many women du in their blankets and table Huen and eN- hlblts them WltA great camv.2Heuty, es- pelallv her ''ctraujGm blows" A rest inviting chiniz covered lounge Is usual. lv occupied by a splendid h.ark ,-it. and great plump cushioned, sleepy hollow rocking chair hss alWavs heen sacred in husbands. When nos occupied by oae of these happy .uvaGds it Is usually tIesl upln black crape lp memory of one.
 Here they sat one atter another, as vou have been informed through long terms comparatively comfortable con .--r.r-r.a1Dve HFsv- .4-a.fa ..-.