Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1883-05-03

Moss told me her nurse did half the family
sewing, and neither of those children are as
well and good as Ella"
Mrs. Dalton smiled q little.
"Just as I said, Mrs. Porter. Pm afraid
they gave more time to the needle than the
child, though it was not their fault if the
mother eXacted it. However there is a
great difference. Some nurses are idle
still, l would rather have the child we'll
taken care of than the work done, of the
two. But you must suit yourself"
The carriage here stopped in front of a
low grocery store, the number designated.
The man seated Oh an empty barrel at the
door removed his pipe, and in reply to the
drivers query, "Belaved there was young
'oman wantin' place in the rear:"' In
the rear then the young ladies were obliged
to pick their way through narrow alley
choked up by ashes, vegetable peelings,
and coffee-grounds. Here they found a tall
frame house, where high steps, windows,
and doors, as far as they could see in the en-
try, were sWarming with children, and the
undressed heads of women and girls, one OF
whom was supposed to be the individual
advertising. But no; "she had gone out to
see till place." and her representative and
spokesWoman, a slOvenly girl with frowsy
head and an enormous cherry-colored bow,
offered her services, which. were, however,
instantly declined.
"'No. 199 Twentieth street, child's nurse,
can bring the best reference from her last
fully capable to take charge of a young
baby" read Mrs. Porter from the pile in
her hand.
ooh, let us see her by all means J" sug-
gested Mrs. Dalton; 81 should think she
would just about suit you"
cor this" continued Mrs. Porter. '"This
is more what l want. Is Carmine street.
That must be somewhere on the line of the
Sixth Avenue Railroad. Nurse and seam
stress; has the most undoubted recommen-
dations; can cut and fit children's dresses.
There's a treasure for you. 15 Carmine
street, driver"
"Had you not better see the other first? ?"
inquired Mrs. Dalton. "Being in one place
so long is a recommendation of itself; and
you particularly need some one you can
trust, and who has had experienced
"Well, don't mind, as it is on this side
the town; but I've taken quite fancy I
shall like Is Carmine street."
The number they were in search of made
rather long drive, and Mrs. Dalton tried
to suggest between whiles some practical
matters in the daily walk and conversation
of Miss Ella and her nurse. She did not
urge them as her own experience, or pre-
fer them eff l were in your place." two
means of administering advice which proved
fatal to some constitutions, our own among
the number. But her companion was so
occupied in detailing her plans for the sum-
mer, particularly as to her child's dress,
which was to be "sweet as possible, for
Ella was so fair"-"as low as could be on
the shoulders, for she had such beautiful
neck and arms"-and 'quite short, for Ella
had remarkably small feet"-to take them
much to heart. This she proved by show
ing very little interest in the tidy, we'll
recommended woman, in whom Mrs. Dali
ton instantly felt confidence, and making
vague engagement to see her again if not
suited by three o'clock, they departed in
search of the girl Mrs. Porter fancied.
Fortune seemed propitious the young
person was in, and came hourishing for
ward to the carriage in pink muslin dress,
with full white cross-barred apron, that
stood out around her like a tunic. Her
hair was dressed in full Jenny Lind BAN
deaux, and she showed very good teeth when
she smiled, as she did constantly. Mrs.
Porter was delighted, and would have en-
gagged her on the spot without single
question, if Mrs. Dalton had not been with
her. She felt little embarrassed about
questioning such genteel parsonage on her
capabilities of performing a servants du-
ties; but her companion, seeing her heslta-
ton, said quietly -.
81 suppose YOU would like to know if
she has ever had the care of a young in
fant?"
"Oh, yes, ma'am, the entire charge"
And the damSel folded her hands denurely
over the muslin apron.
cat night?" pursued Mrs. Porter. "For
I can't be broken of my rest"
"Oh, certainly, ma'am. Ladies are usu-
ally so delicate they couldn't lose their rest.
What wages would you give, mSam
eight dollars a month to any one that
suited me, and could sew. You can sew"
ooh, yes ma'am, and work the English
embroideries. This collar, ma'am, If you'd
be pl'ased to look, l did miself; and for
young children, ma'am, it's so suitable for
their Clothes"
81 should not think nurse would find
much time for embroidery" Mrs. Dalton
said.
ooh, whin the young master-or was it
miss, ma'am ?-Was asleep, specially they
was quiet children"
eyes" interrupted Mrs. Porter, eagerly;
for the English embroidery had settled the
question in her own mind. Mrs. Parks
was not equal to that, and
English embroidery was SO fashionable and
so expensive. "And my baby is very good;
has never cried half an hour in her life"
'To be sure, the sweet little thing!" in
terpolated the damsel in pink.
"When can you come to me'' continued
Mrs. Porter.
"Whiniver the lady phases; but wouldn't
she look at the recommended
"Mrs. Porter met Mrs. Dalton's eye, and
felt she had been headlong in her move
ments; but then, the girl looked so sensi-
BILE and SO clever, and the collar she had on
couldn't be bought for less than two dollars.
81 was going to ask for your references"
she said, recollecting herself.
And, reading the slips of paper with be-
coming gravity, she handed them in tri-
umph to her friend as she did so. They
were from ladies somewhat known in fash
ionable life, and both spoke especially of the
unusual skill with which "Minnie Bren-
nan" used her needle.
''You may come tonight at four" said
Mrs. Porter 'my nurse has been obliged
to leave. You will find it a very easy
place." she added, thinking. of the many
time. sfThere is no washing to do, and only
one child. Minnie is such pleasant name
to speakn But this was addressed to Mrs.
Dalton, as the carriage turned homeward.
'I'm 50 tired of Bridgets ! Your paragon
was Bridget, 1 noticed. Now, don't scold;
and don't tell George. know you think |
ought to have taken her. Just see if Min
ME doesn't turn out as well. | really need
ed person who could do fine sewing"
81 never waste my regrets" Mrs. Dalton
returned, pleasantly, "and Pm sure wish
for the best but I can't help thinking how
much more experience Bridget has probably