Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-06-28

Inc gorgeous IoOUman whispered q
few words in HIS mistress ear.
"Oh," she said, and looking Elsie
critically over from head to foot, ''yov
are the young person Mr.. Grail has en-
gagged for me as nursery governess-
yes--I think you will do. Thompson
you can show her to the schoolroom."
And without whiting for an answer
she swept into room, followed by hei
fair satellites.
Elsie's first glance at a nursery in a
Fifth avenue mansion was a reveal.
ton she never, through veal or woe,
forgot.
Three girls and boy, VARYING In age
from eight to twelve, were engaged in
pitched battle, pushing, pulling,
humping, punching each other like
savages, and yelling at the top of their
voices, while distracted maid was
vainly endeavoring to separate them
"Miss Nellie" the woman was scream.
Ing. "In tell your mamma; Master
George, amt you ashamed of yourself;
Miss Julie. let go your sisters hair, you
spiteful thing"
The combat might have continued to
rage indefinitely, but an ill-directed
blow from Master Georges fist struck
case of stuffed birds, which fell crash
ing to the ground.
You've done it'll" "Ill tell ma, will. -
"Qh; y9g bad, wicked boyl" resounded
Elsie seized the opportunity to step
forward and make her presence known.
I am the new governess, she said to
the maid. "Are these the children
am supposed to take charge OFF"
They are; and thank the Lord
you've come, miss; I'd sooner be shut
up with lot of Gagged tigers than be
their keeper for another day."
III tell NAL" yelled the sweet inno-
cents in chorus
You will all take your seats and re-
main perfectly STILL" said Elsie, reso-
lutely. George, take this place beside
mel
Ma says governesses and servants
are to say Master George, when they
speak to my brother" observed the eld-
est pet pertly.
And you, Julia, for your imperti-
nence, will stand in the corner with
your face to the WALL" and, saying
this, the young governess led the in
solent child into punishment, which
she was too much astonished at to re-
sist.
Yet not long was it before Elsie had
all the little ones round her, talking
pleasantly and hopefully of to-mor-
rows lessons.
1t was at this propitious moment
that the door opened and Mrs. Grindlay
entered the room.
In moment Babel broke loose again.
The clamorous children gathered round
their mother, screaming their troubles
in her ears.
"She pinched my arm and made me
stand in the corner" "She won't
call brother Master George" She
made us sit still, and wouldn't let us
speak"
"You sweet little rebels, will you be
quiet?" the silly mother whined, APP
pealingly; but the luncheon bell ring
ing, they fed to the dining-room with
out ceremony, leaving Elsie face to face
with her employer.
I'm afraid you'll find them little
troublesome - they have such high
spirits, I" the great lady simpered.
"They utterly lack discipline" Elsie
said, eravely and bravely. "They
would be much happier If you would
allow the person in charge of them
complete control of their actions. In
fact, if they are not to be taught
obedience, shall decline at
once the Office of governess."
Good gracious! What an extraor-
linary young person you are. Do you
know that you are talking to mother
If seven? Do you think that Fifth av-
,nue children are to be brought up in
with the rules and habits of
lunlbler homes?"
II only know, madam, that the ques-
ion of remaining in your service is of |
'ital Importance to me; but, unless you
ct me teach those little ones order,
and cheerful obedience to
roper suggestions, will not under
AXE the charge"
Mrs. Grindlay looked nonplussed.
II see, madam, that you do not APP
rove of my sentiments" Elsie con-
inued. 81 sec that you do not realize