New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-07
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MS quite conceded by every one nowadays that
q wrnbxed, uAaIligent girl can travel from Dan to
S>oraeba,n OF, In modern parlance from one end Of
fho world 30 the other by herself without harm; and
n sne Is incased in lofty indifference without
annoyance. But there was rather funny experience
IVlnch came TO a very selfpoised and Independent
young woman not long ago. who travelled unattended
only as far as Philadelphia.
81 don't half like your going alone" said her father
as he put her safely into the parlor car. "YOu are
quite sure you are all right" "of course papa, all
have to do is to set off at the end of my journey and
anlly is to meet me-" We'll. suppose it can't
be helped there is one to send you with You
have the address written down, Of course in case OF
accdent7"
ayes, you fussy old darling here it is on my card
copied it myself from her letter. Good by, dear and
don't worry; should be veritable idiot If could
not take Of myself far Philadelphia" and
she nodded gay and reasSurngy to her father aswith
rather anxious face he watched the train move
slowly out of the station.
With new book and the latest periodicals, our hero
Inc passed delightful afternoon, not noticing That the
two hours had heightened TO three and that the frequent
stops betokened some delay in the road Finally the de
crcsng light made her suddenly realize that the after
noon had slipped away and she had not arrived at her
destination. Accident on the road said the con-
ductor CURLY In answer TO the inquiries which now
began 10 be showered upon him, train two and han
hours late q But il will be night, then when we
arrive :" quered young traveller rather nerVous
~Not before fpasteght,' answered the oicla-lms
time kindly, as he noticed she was alone Can
] do ANYTHING for you, Mss9" d" II my friends should
not meet me suppose there will be cabs ?" she asked
"Of course, there always sure TO be plenty ana
somewhat treasured she thought Even II Mily should
not meet all would have TO do is to get into can
and drive TO her house" Baggage for Pmladelphla
the next interruption and she produced her caro-
and read of the address the man took her checks
Where?" he said and she again repeated the address,
and he finally handed her the written receipt the next
hour seemed inermnabe, but finally at nine O'CLOCK the
train arrived at Philadelphia, and more worried than
she cared confess herself our young traveller looked
in vain for familiar face.
G" How silly l to mind it, she thought bravey'
this might easily happen TO any one; the next thing is
TO get cab and her eyes scanned somewhat anAiousy
the clamoring cabmen as they stood under the gaSgh
Selecting an old freshman with kind lace and wnte
hair she got into the vehicle which he quickly broug
Fun and gave him the address "Where! Z" he asked AZ
if he had not heard Alright. Il think they must all be
deaf said the young girl herself, remembering the
expressman and repeating the direction. The man
climbed up on the box, and drove slowly of. on and
ON they went, and lower and lower grew her spirits
The streets seemed TO grow and the houses
smaller; finally the cab TO a stop, and the old
mans head appeared at the window. "Shure yes
must have made some mistake lady," he said "This
is the place but the likes OF you wouldn't be comm
here he went on, as the lights from a hashy,
dirty beerroom flashed into her frightened eyes
With the emergency, however her courage came TO her
rescue.
"of course there is some mistake she said with
dignity If You will drive to the nearest respectable
druggist will look into the directory for the address"
Isn't the lady going to get outf" said rough
looking man who lounging on the sidewalk.
"Dont presume 10 spake TO your betters" said the
old Irishman fercely, gathering up his relns; and
despite her fright and annoyance the Grant maiden
phpd he row n | "A AZ
events" she said mentally and half Historically, " and
that is one good thing The address was soon found
and hoping nog that her troubles the poor
child endured another long drive to quite different
part OF the town. Fax, and this can't be the place
ayther." said cabby he stopped second time it
must be the ginteman's Office and it's shut for the
night
But don't fret, lady" he went he saw her
concerned face, for she fairly frightened.
cts big building and there's TO be jantOr or
private watchman who'll know where the house is
The kindly old fellow finally found man in charge
who put them at last on the right track and after
another long trip exhausted maiden found herself
housed and comforted pted to her hearts content
and what was TO the purpose, fed, for she was
ravenously hungry. But even yet her troubles were
not ended for her luggage was taken that night to the
Same place to which she first drove and it was several
days before she regained possession Of it, More
over she had given the address to her people at
home and for day two her letters all went wrong
And 1nally what worst Of all, her mishaps were
to her father aud brothers proof positive that Girls
are not fit to take care Of themselves, anyway"
How many servants should I consider requisite
in well kept-up NewYork house, do you asks" said
That is rather hard question TO answer for the NUM-
Der Of servants in ones establishment is absolutely
arbitrary this country that 1t is difficult to set down
any special customs and it is impossible, Also to de
fine the work of the individuals composing household.
All this is most accurately settled in England fancy,
however that is fair average Of what would be
called Of the best houses and this is my staff at
present Cook and htchenmad, lanndreSs and laundry
maid butler and two footmen, two housemads ladys
maid and This is, of course quite exclusive
of the stable, and make the house footman 60
on the carriage which many people do In larger
establishment there would be servants. but,
say, give ours average Several times we have
taken house in London for the season. and there, al
thong the house smaller, had more servants
TO begin with, there the upper ones which, by the
way is very important distinction in England, were
the butler, cook and lady's maid and nurse and
upper housemaid Next in rank the under
housematd, two footmen, two htchenmads, soul
lery maid, and hallboy; and this with no lauu
dry work done in the house. 1t seems large
STAFF for moderate sized house, but must say that
everything VS. in applepie order Each upper servant
respon ole for his her department, and every
ScrupuOuSly clean, and every detail was
what should call quite perfect Where in this cOun
try does find butler who looks after your ink
stand renews the paper in your botting book changes
your calendar daily puts monthly railway guide
your table, and contributes in any number of other
ways to the daily comfort of living? Where do you
find here the housemaid who knows all the proper mix
lures for rubbing up furniture and cleaning freirons
till they shine again. who changes the muslin curtains
monthly 1t Is necessary TO do in London, and who
never leaves speck Of dust any dirty TO
worry the soul Of the tidy mistress?
There tie footmen do not neglect to straghten the
newspaper 70 put the drawing and sitting to
rights the moment they left, mater how often
they thrown into confusion. 10 say nothing of
veghtier matters, the cleaning of silver and the
hg Of meals, the opening Of the front door and the
proper reception Of guests-alas done In sOvenly