Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-12-17
MR.. JOSEPH CHILBLUD.

From the London Truth.
Mr.. Chilbiud-Mr. Joseph Chilblud
you will understand, not John, the
happy, good-hearted ne er-do- well-en-
tered the breakfast-room on chilly
Autumnal morning, and glanced criti-
cally at the table laid for the morning
meal. Yes, it was arranged as it
should be and as Mr.. Chilblud always
expected to find it-spotless cloth and
china, the coffee-urn bubbling and
steaming, the little silver spirit-stove
boiling the water ready to re-
ceive the eggs, napkins properly
folded, and finally the newspa-
per, ready cut and aired and
spread across the arm of his easy
chair. Everything being satisfactory,
MIR. Chilblud crossed over to the fire,
and his position on the hearth-rug
causing him to front a. mirror, he
naturally glanced at his reflection
therein. A long, broad face, with very
neatly trimmed whiskers, no NOUS
tache to hide the wide, thin lips, light,
penetrating eyes, an aquiline nose,
and carefully brushed dark hair, form
ed a tout ensemble which, to one per-
son at least, Was altogether pleasing,
and that person was Joseph
Chilblud. II may be said with
truth that Mr.. Chilblud entertained
very high opininon OF himself,
both physically and morally, and it is
equally true that he had grounds for
doing SO. Born in q somewhat hum
BILE position, he had, by steady perse-
verance and determination, raised
himself gradually until he held at the
age OF AZ, che post OF Inspector OF ele-
mentary schools, with salary of be.
tween f4DO aud $500 per annum.
And from boyhood to manhood his
life had oeen exemplary, no tempta-
tions having had power to move
him from the paths of virtue.
Whether this was due to the
GOODNESS OF his disposition or to the
severe and extreme rectitude of his
conduct, it is hard to say, but certain
it is that Mr.. Joseph Chilblud OF 10
Propriety Square was deemed pat
tern in the squadruple character OF
husband, father, house holder and in
spec1or. His marriage, too, has been
perfect as a stroke of business and a
proof OF good taste. For the lady
whom he honored with his hand was
pretty, rich and good-tempered; and
moreover she retained after seven
years OF matrimony the same respect
for her husband and awe of bis stu
pendous talents that she had carried
in her fluttering little heart to the
eltar.
Mr.. Chilblud was on the point of
opening his watch when Mrs. Chilblud
entered the room. He replaced it in
mis- pocket and took his seat at the
table, while his scrutinizing eye invol-
UNFAIRLY turned to survey his wife's
gown. Observing that it was in her
usual correct taste, he gravely depos.
ited the eggs in the boiling water and
placed his watch on the table to mark
the time.
"Joseph," said Mrs. Chilblud, while
the meal was proceeding, II wish you
would look at Ethel before you 20
out; she seems g. triffe feverish."
II suppose she has been running and
overheating herself again." said the
gentleman in a voice Which was a nat.
ural concomitant of his whole person
clear, cold and searching. sI told
Sarah that for the next offense of the
sort she would receive her dismissal;
the children must not be permitted to
Overture themselves with exercise
'No; it is not that; am afraid it is
EthePs own fault. She will try to
learn Arthur's lessons, though DR..
Sinclair, asyou know, strictly forbade
her touching a book for another year
at least. He said: "Give her plenty
OF exercise and play, but no lessons
until she is s. and yet she knows the
whole alphabet, and can read little
words!" Mrs. Chilblud's face was q
mixture of dismay and maternal
pride in her child's capacity. ~ r . 5....3
:, do you use your authority in the
matter, my dear?" s.s 5z .i2
! ~ endeavor to, but it is impossible
to tell how or when she picks up her
knowledge. And she asks me such
strange questions sometimes / scarce
~ know how to answer her" s.
Mr.. Chilblud pushed back his chair,
and took up his former position on
the Shearthrug only with his back to
the FIRE this time IA little frown Of
uneasiness marred the Gust omary se-.
renity Of his aspect. al III 't Il d.
..sz''M Marian" he said, after length
ened pause, Eve shalt have to be-
extremely careful with Ethel. The
child IS prsternaturally quick, her
brain.p preponderates un-
duly over the fragility Of her body.
She must be kept back; as Sim
clair says. not hing must Be allowed to
excite the actfyity az the mind, but
every aid given to strength ening the
delicate little frame. How il her ap-
petite nov?
'ivNlOnderfully &c cd; IN fact, as q rule,
she appe airs to be il very fair health. !
4 sometimes wonder at the con slant
Jstlrye illanes We exercise Is not az harm
I'LL ne allowing her g learn hat she
can by herself. g
dear n arian is 8 Csc of this