Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-09-06
MIR. JOSEPH CHILBLUD

MI CnuDiuu-Mr. Joseph CnllDluC
you will understand, not John, tn,
happy, good-hearted ne er.do- well-en
tered the breakfast-room on a chilly
Autumnal morning, and glanced crit
cally ut the table laid for the mornin.
meal. Yes, it was arranged as il
should be and as Mr.. Chilbud always
expected to find it-spotless cloth and
china, the coffee-urn bubbling and
steaming, the little silver splrit-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
Mr.. Chilblud crossed over to the fire,
and his position on the hearth-rua
causing him to front q 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 aquilne nose,
and carefully brushed dark hair, form
ed tout ensemble which, to ono per-
son at least, was altogether pleasing,
and that person was Joseph
Chilblud. 1t may be said with
truth that Mr.. Chilblud entertained
a very high opininon of himself,
both physically and morally, and it is
equally true that he had grounds for
doing so. Born in somewhat hum
BILE position, he had, by steady perse-
verance and determination, raised
himself gradually until he held at the
age OF AZ, the post of inspector OF ele-
mentary schools, with n salary of be.
tween f400 aud $500 per annum.
And from boyhood to manhood his
life had been 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 a pat
tern in the squadruple character OF
husband, tather, house holder and in.
spector. His marriage, too, has been
perfect as u 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 matrmony the same respect
for her husband and awe of his stu
pendous talents that she had carried
in her iiuttering little heart to the
altar.
Mr.. Chilblud was on the point of
Opening his watch when Mrs. Chilblud
entered the room. He replaced it in
his 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.
tied 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, al wish You
would look at Ethel before you 90
GU; she seems triffe feverish."
suppose she has been running and
o' cheating herself again." said the
ge tleman in voice which was nnat.
Il 70 ,t .,f IL
-'lear, cold and searching. II told
Sa 'ah that for the next offense of the
sort she would receive her dismissal;
the children must not be permitted to
Overture themselves with exercise"
mo; it is not that; am afraid it is
EtnePs own fault. She will try to
learn Arthur's lessons, though DR.. |
Sinclair, as you know, strictly forbade
her touching book for another year
at least. He SAID: "Give her plenty |
OF exercise and play, but no lessons |
until she IS 81 and yet she knows the |
whole alphabet, and can read little |
words" Mrs. Chilblud's face was n |
OF dismay and maternal |
pride in her childs capacity.
DO you use your authority in the
my dear?"
II 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
ly know how to answer her"
Mr.. Chilblud pushed back his chair,
and took up his former position on
the hearthrug-only with his back to
the fire this time. A. little frown OF
marred the customary Sc
renity OF his aspect.
Marian" he said, after a length.
ened pause. 1--WE shall have to be
careful with Ethel. The
child Is preternaturally quick, her
braln-power preponderates un.
duly over the fragility of her body.
She must be kept back; as Sin
clair says. nothing must be allowed to
excite the activity OF the mind, but
,very aid given to strengthening the
delicate little frame. How is her ap.
petite now"
wonderfully good; in fact, as a rule.
'he appears to be in very fair health.
sometimes wonder at the con slant
we exercise is not as harm
al as allowing her to learn what she
AN by herself
my dear Marian. in case OF this {