Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-01

wife. who was holding something very
carefully, and telling the others to keep
out Of the way, if they did not want to be
scalded.
The minister had sunk into an easy
chair His helpmeet. whose energy was
uabounded, was experimenting the move
ments Of their invaluable maid-of-all-work
who. as she took charge of the third set
Of dishes. pleasantly remarked that she
had not yet finished washing the first.
Mrs Montrose crePt softly into the
room. exclaiming.-
You dear people, we nave had the
drollest time. We are not in the habit of
watching our neighbors, but when they
hold receptions Of course it is allowable -
..Ah 2'' said Nr. Foster, in heavy
monotone. and with a faint smile, as If he
were resigned martyr. too tar gone on
the rack To utter a word: and manlike.
hardly willing to admit that Mrs. Foster
and Nancy had borne the burden and heat
of the day.
The Squire continued with irrepresssi
bic mirth.-
This infrm parish could never have
engaged to board seven ministers but if
the duty has been thrust upon it. then up
10 the marx You must be almost eaten
out of house and home; and as it hap
pens, my sister, who was coming with
five children TO spend week, has written
saving, that little Harry has had fall.
and broken his arm in two places. so that
they will have TO stay at home; and As
the caravan has disappointed Us. we shall
be greatly obliged. if you will accept
some Of the rations cook ed for that host.
Light up. Nancy"
Nancy obeved with alacity, when To-
appeared to view, mommoth turkey. just
roasted. chicken pie. and bushel bas-
ket well filled with bread. cake and pas
try.
During the Squire's long speech, utter
ed witout much regard to pronOuns and
punctuation, and connected rather By ands
than By commas. his wife had put upon
the kitchen stove three pnts of smoking
chocolate, remarking, in a soothing tone
When you have rested little, you
will want good supper; and nothing is
so composing a. chocolate. except, IN
deed. paregoric."
Thanks. thanks murmured the
weary clergyman and Mrs Foster. who
had a well develoDed taste for comedy,
observed. as she glanced alternately at
the edibles and the rapidly darken-
ing road
ave are now all ready for three more
couples
Nancy" enjoined Mrs. Montrose.
solemnly. ''lct not another person into
this house tonight
AT neither door, ma am ?" demurely
asked the girl.
Better not, unless this house is a cas-
tie"
That is its name" said Mr.. Foster,
reviving. Every parsonage is clerical
castle ministers are knights, always to
he received and entertained
But" demonstrated Mrs. MOntrose,
''ihe knights of history and romance had
retainers in profus'on, and the castles were
well stocked with provision"
II do so like company" rejolned Mrs.
Foster, who had righteous tear ofthe sin
of inhospitaity; but it would certainly
be more convenient to know where the
pleasure is to be enjoyed"
Mr.. Montrose now discoursed. as he
took up the line of march
The next speculation of this good
town must be a neat hotel, that ministers,
as well as other people, travelling not for
friendship, but for convenience, may be
politely directed where they can find
marketable entertainment for man and
beast. Golden Rule.