Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-03-28
CLEVER AUNT KATE.

here continual. for more'n thirty year,
an yonll icst hcv 10 give I'M no NO
taikin' at him. 'Touly makes him wnss. y
Poor little Mrs. Olcuit had been nc
eusioned during the whole u her mar.
ried lifo 10 "icst give in" aud her only
chance Of peace was in yielding to hor
slhshiy determined husband and al
lowing him 10 carry his point without
opposition.
Jennie was differently constituted.
She inherited her fathers strong viii,
and no had, much 10 his surprise. sud-
denly discovered an opposing forco In
his youngest child
She had been away from home for
nearly three ycar-ths pretty, brown
haired girl with tho determined face and
graceful carriage. and the father secretly
admired and almost feared her. A
wealthy and childlcss aunt In tho city
had bcsought Jennie 10 SHARE her home,
AMI Hiram olcott's pretty daughter.
though olinring 20 the farm, with all It's
dear memories Of childhood and child
hoods joys. chose wisely when she
yielded TO her aunts request. II was
better. far better for her. for sven after
her going there were plenty OF children
10 keep the miscrly old farmer IN per-
petual grumble about money matters.
n war May and the country wore ono
glad smile, and Jennie hailed with de-
light the prospect n visit 20 her home,
assuming very willingly the rcsponi-
bllity 81 housekeeping while her two I'M
married sisters attended tho wedding VI
q cousin In distant town.
This morning she was cooking, and
with her sleeves rolled above her elbows
stood beside tho kitchen table. In ono
hand Aho held an carthcn plato while
the clip, clip, clip Of q fork sounded
noisily as Ahe whipped some eggs to a
froth.
Eyer sisters he'd 10 marry 70 niit him."
walled tho nervous little woman, ''an'
youll hcv 10. too; ef you don't there b-
awful fuses, DO you'd Jes bctter give
in."
That morning tho father had spoken
20 Jennie Of young farmer, whom he
termed ''likcly catch" She had .x-
pressed her opinion Of him In 10 decided
. way NJ 10 alarm Mr.. Olcott for tho
safety Of his much priced authority.
lilo was wont 10 speak OF himself NJ n
marvellous example Of tho patriarch
mako 'cr, mind" no would say. keep
yer household beneath yer feet; govern
'em well. an they'll git along"
Jennic's boldnoss In opposing his judg-
mcnt - stupcfied him that his anger had
no, yet had time TO blaze forth; but Mrs.
olcott knew u would como, and 30 after
her husband had left the kitchen she
pleaded with tho girl to "givo In" Jcn-
ME had been very Thoughtful during tho
little womans appeal. but now she was
resolved. and Il was the Olcott In her
nature which spoke. Iwoulintmairy
Jordan Moggs though father should
threaten 10 murder me.'
Tho eggs were still now. and as sho
ut tho plate down on tho table she
turised from her mother and busted her
folf among tho ingredients for cake hak-
ing which were before her. Jennie was
blushing as she began softly, There Is
some one In Poole like very much,
mother, and he's coming out here to-
ale needn't mind COMM" said Farmer
Olcott grimly aa he stepped quietly Into
tho kitchen. His face wore a cunning
lecr. and his wind redeemed checks wcrs
distorted by the snccring curves OF his
hard lined mouth. Seating himself on
one Of tho painted wooden chairs. ho
drew the booijaek toward him aud took
of his heavy shoes with calmness and
deliberation which warned Mir. Olcott
that he was thoroughly aroused. Tho
poor little nervous, broken spirited
woman had learned that this particu.
larry quiet md inodensivo manner OF re-
moving his footgear always preceded u
burst Of passion.
Hiram oloott set his cowhido boots
by tho stove 10 dry, kicked tho Jack
under tho table, and, turning toward
his daughter. shoutedi
Don't let mo ketch none o. yor city
fellen comm TO SEQ you. IL they do,
III talk to 'em; not a word now hO
growled, shaking his long finger inenac-
lnsly At Jennie, as she essayed to speak.
I'm master in my own house, an you'll
not talk till such tlmo as TIN done.
You've been away an kinder forgot how
things Is run here, but you might as well
got broke in now. l toll you won't
hev any city felles follerin' you; an
q l ketch yer aunt Kate maxim matches
fur you III Jest fetch you home from
bein' a Emo lady down there an set you
wofkin'"
Before Jennie could speak he had gone
into the dining room, slanming the door
behind him.
Tears Of modification and rage stood
In her brown oyCs and hot words loapod
to her lips, but as aho glanced down at
tho agoniEed face OF tho little woman
beside her the fierce mood changed.
She bent 10 kiss tho pain drawn lips,
murmuflng, "Noyer mind, mother deRri
IN be patient Tor your sake"
"That'a o good girl, Jennie" replied
Mrs oleot,, with sigh OF relief, try
and git along ptGceablo Ike, an icsl i,lyo
In iog tho sake Of quiet. Yer pEs ge..
tin wuss aud wuss,'
Jenniewrcte partial gccoun ~ what
Lad occurred 10 hes Aunt itGgn, aud thls
wal ,he aIawOr 81 thUt clgyos won aui
"Aly Dear Nie,g-Yous igthls nctll
managing, ana win undertake 10 40
f. have wglstcn 20 l.ia 90 como down
20 ,hc city aud gdNiso me about tho sale
Of piece d property, and you noed not
be su'pr.sod az auytmpg lhat hsppons'
Nh KATE Caiiiug was tho only one in
The world who ever did understand hor
brother hiram, and she had planned a