The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07

iav. In her Fifsh avenue .,ansion . nun
plant for the position Of nursery gov
erncss.
A gorgeous footman opened the door
such a radiant being as poor Elsie's
baclzwoods experience had never inn
agined.
"Well, what is it9" he abruptly asked
II called on Mrs. Grindlay by the adj
vice of Mr.. Grail. In fact" she added,
for she thought II would pay To be a
little confidential. Il am seeking tho
position of nursery governess here"
'Oh, please sit down"
Elsie placed herself uncomfortably In
one of the antique hall chairs, whose
heraldic designs astonished the unso-
phisticated child, that had been taught
TO believe that the citizens of this free
and enlightened land were above such
fripperies.
In few moments there was the frou
.fr0u OF a silk dress heard, and n stout,
handsome woman, supcrbly dressed,
ablaze in diamonds and gold, though IL
was barely yet midday, and accompa-
MED by two young ladies, equally bediz-
ened, made her appearance.
The gorgeous footman whispered a
few words In his mistress ear.
"Oh," she said, and looking Elsie
critically over from head TO foot, 'syou
are the young person Mr.. Grail has en-
gagged for me as nursery governess-
yes--I think you viii do. Thompson,
you can show her to the schoolroom."
And without waiting for an answer,
she swept into a room, followed by her
fair satellites.
Elsie's first glance at nursery In n
Fifth avenue mansion was revelation
she never. through wealor 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 ut the top of their
voices, while distracted maid was
vainly endeavoring to separate them.
Miss Nellie" the woman was scream
ing. 'I1l 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-dirccted
case of stuffed birds, which fell crash
ing to the ground.
you've done I'll" "Iil tell ma, / will.
"Oh, you bad, wicked boyl" resounded
on all sides.
Elsie seized the opportunity 20 step
forward and make her presence known.
II am the new governess," she said "a
the maid. "Are these the children
am supposed TO take charge OFF"
"Thcy 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"
"I1l tell mai" yelled the sweet limo
cents in chorus
"You will all take your seats and re-
main perfectly STILL" said Elsie, reso-
lutely. George, take this place beside
me-"
MA says governesses and servants
are to say Master George, when they
speak TO my brother" observed the eld-
est pet pcrtly.
''And you, Julia. for your imperti-
nencc, Will stand In the corner Win
your face TO the wall" and, saying
this, the young governess led the In
solent child into punishment, which she
was too much astonished ut to resist.
Yet not long was II before Elsie had
all the little ones round her, talking
pleasantly and hopefully of to-mer-
rows lessons.
1t was at this propitious moment
that the door opened and Mrs. Grindlay
entered the room.
In n 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
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