Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-04-30
THAT HIRED GIRL.

so I. yellow mist; the great chestnut
tree in the lane was turning TO a oou-
ouet Of rustliug gold; the asters and
dahlias along the garden walk were
blooming in gaudy profusion,
.Its the first year. " said Mrs. Gal
way that | haven't been able to help
'em barrel mp the red sweets and the
yellow pippins- And I'm helpless
with the rheumatics. o. dear. dear.
TO think it should come to this!
What's that noise? I'll bet a CARO-
way seed its the cat among the milk
pans! And it's time the kettle was
over for tea. and Sarah Soper's forgot
to come and see to it,"
She looked piteously up at the
clock. but just as she was about to
lift up her voice in shrill summons a
footstep creakod heavily on the door
step.
It's me said Sarah Soper. agray-
haired. sh~arp-featured spinster. who
lived in the house. tho yellow gable
end OF which was just visible through
the maple trees beyond.
Il thought you was coming,
said Mrs. Galway. potllantly.
Sarah looked sharply at her.
II tell you what. Mrs. Galway. "
said she. you made a great mistake
when you set your face against Zenas'
marryin that pretty factory girl two
years ago! II you'd a nice, stirrin'
daughter-iu-law now
Instead OF depending on other
folks 10 come and help me-ges. said
Mrs. Galway. I'm beginning 70 think
50 myself. But if you have nothin'
better TO do, Sarah Soper. than to re-
mind people OF their shortcomings
you'd better go home again"
Where is Zenas. anyhow" ques-
toned the merclless catechisL. as she
settled the shining tin teakettle in its
place and slid the hampers to let the
smoke 90 up the chimney.
.%ioae to town" CURLY answered
Mrs. Galway.
Eh-what for2
TO get z hired girl"
Sarah Soper opened her mouth ant
eyes.
The idee Of Zenas Galway ir on
O. them intelligent Offices said she
ii would like to be hid away ther
u near now ue MhttdSE1 So
i guess Zenas a manage as we
as fnyoody!" sharply retorted Mr.;
Galway.
While he domestic preparation
were going on in the Galway farm
house Zenas. the son and heir Of tn
establishment was sitting in q d
spair.ng attitude or a hard, unpainte
settec in MIR. Cummings .Headqua
Ter, ior Domestic aid. iuterviewir
Il toag succession OF hopeless incap;
bic OF different ages and natiol
alit.os
Pretty hard to suit amt you.
SAID ~ cummings. lifting his spe
t;c z eyes above the line OF his led
or az last
lit no use. I" said Galway in a d
iectCd way; Il don't think my moth,
would have one 81 thase women in h
house.
Wei, look here" said Mr.. Gu
miug4; here's "a gal just come !
Mebby you can CONE 70 terms wi
her.
A slight figure came out from |
hind the curtained rail and confront
Galway. She was a pretty, ia
haired girl. with timid. hazel eyes a
a cheek flushed with nervous excl
ment.
What wages do you give?' ask
she.
Eight dollars. I" answered Zenas.
III come" she decided after
bret hesitation. Il must get some s.
OF a situation.
But / must take you home
once said the young man. =
wagon IS waiting down below"
Il must 90 home after my clothe
SAID the girl. IN be back here
half an hour. Wait"
And she vanished
Now" said Mr.. Cummings. turn
over a new leaf in his ledger. II
that a stroke o. business for both
you. They all want TO be compani
or secretary. or somethin' o. that s.
/. 1T sounds more high-toned, you KIN
But after all. good honest housewoI
the thing"
Zenas Galway sat staring at
checkered reflection Of the win'
on the floor as they moved 81
ly along with the westeriug sun.
little Elfrida Hewitt fed swiftly d.
a narrow street. up a winding
TO n close little apartment. where
a pale young convalescent tryin
while away the weary hours with /
ing cut jet beads on silken gimp
the nearest fancy store. She loo
up her bright eyes all inquiry.
Well?" she said. eagerly.
.pve got a place. darling. at Ii
The invalid drew a long breath
Its only IS a month" puri
Elfrida. but i'll send every cent
10 YOU dear. until you're well enc
10 get back TO the store. And
quite a small family only n
And IN try 80 ha-d 70 suit her.
Bat Fr.da-oh dear little trid