Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-05-17

ing. had no means of knowing that
the pigeons hearts figured in it. SO
one day inquired for the birds.
"What became Of tho little birdsP
Wall, now, indadc. that is funny
question:" said Dc Planners. in her
most hostile and offensive manner
"Why. you ct 'em, Of coorse."
"How were they cookedP" in
sisted.
First, ma am, the hearts was en-.
tried, and then the pigeonses was cur
ried into what is called 'r'yal barbe-
cue. But presume you have not been
accustomed TO such dishes.
81 don't think l have" replied;
"but have been accustomed to respect,
and in future you must not fail TO re-
remember that iact;" and l looked
the thieving termagant straight in the
eyes.
Faith. aud it's no disgrace not to
be able to recognize a barbecue" was
the Modified answer, in mellinuous
tones.
My experience with the tradesmen
was unique. But there was not one
among the number who did not appear
pleased to take my orders, and could
feel by the way they regarded me that
as honest men. they thought IL abou;
time for somebody TO look into things
Henry's bill was so startling that /
had the greatest difficulty in conceal
ing my astonishment. Fish for one
week, $12; meat S26; poultry and
game, S2l. The bills for fruit and
groceries were even more preposterous,
and rs / hastily totalized the bills Of
the year at This rate, concluded that
unless Tom Guernsey was much
richer man than had ever been led
to suppose, he could not fail to be
swampcd by such extravaganza.
On the occasion of my first market.
ing had sent home a srlion roast with
the trimmings These l intended to
see utilized into soup and nice
clarified drippings; but when sought
the kitchen on my return the drippings
were conspicuous only by their alb
sence. Naturally my first business was
TO inquire for them.
"Oh. Wis. the waste fat bits, ye
name" was the cool response IL
never allow them things round No
fust families does"
"But what did you do with ;hem?" ]
asked.
"Jist whisked 'em into the beggar-
boys basket. neck and heels, along
with some other ravin's;" and Mrs
De Hammers hummed little Iounde.
lay with serenity of impudence
which never saw approached.
Margaret l see your month is up
to-day" remarked. after swallowing
my wrath for a moment; "and here is
your money" counting it out deliber-
ately; "and there is no more work for
you to do in this house."
once took part in q Western
cyclone. and was in imminent danger
of being bombarded out of existence
by flying corn-cribs, pig-pens, and the
like; but that was mild compared to
the blizzard that ragged in my cousins
kitchen. Mrs. DE Hammers cast about
her with will. Pie plates, pot covers,
tureens. pokers, shovels. and every
thing that she could lay her hands on,
went flying through the air. Mary.
frightened almost oot of her wits, ran
to the door for policeman. and found
one. His arrival only added fuel to
the fire, but q firm grasp on her arm
brought her 70 terms. and fifteen
minutes later Mrs. DE Hammers had
turned her broad back upon the cstab-
lishment that had some reason to be-
lieve would know her no more forever.
When took aunt up some boiled
custard not long after this crowning
melee, little flushed and very tired
from my encounter. l did not meet
with the praise and encouragement
which felt had a right to expect.
"Flora II say it's all you" she said,
between her hastings and swallowings.
"Well, so it is" Ireplied, almost
ready TO cry.
"And il DE Planners. TANNERS, or
whatever her name i,"-Dammers.
felt like suggesting--'is anywhere on
the American continent when Tom
and Flora return, she'll be coupe'd
back to - Park avenue, and you
mark my words"
"You talk rs II Flora were an out
and-out fool" / remarked in my
wrath.
"Well. so she IS" was the cool re-
sponse. IL wonder you hadn't spoiled
this custard. Hannah, in all your ex-
element, but it is the best yet. You
see, Flora ani Tom are two turtle.
doves" the aygravating invalid went
on. land Flora thinks money grows
on trees. Tom lets her. She can't
shake the tree fast enough; hence the
DE TANNERS and that ilk. OF course
I'm glad the octopus is removed; but
the worst OF it is, Hannah, you may
get somebody just as bad"
The next day Henry gave warning.
He had anticipated mine by only a
few hours l had fathomed the whole
plot and he knew ii. The cook and
the butler had ordered as they pleased.
and divided the spoils among their
kindred. How many families Tom
Guernsey supported. none Of us will
ever know.
The bills for the second week Of my
housekeeping were so small compare.
lively that found myself speculating
whether or not we had all had enough
to eat
Mary stepped into the cooks place.
and with careful training did good and
faithful work. 1t was home now IN
every sense Of the word, and not
boarding-house kept by servants
l thought best 10 write the whole
story TO the travellers. TOMS answer