Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-03-05

| a case OF stuffed birds, which fell crash
ing to the ground.
You've done it," I'm tell ma, ] will. "
on all sides.
Elsie seized the opportunity to step
forward and make her presence known.
81 am the new governess," she said to
the maid. Are these cae children I
am supposed to take charge OFF"
'.They are; and thank the Lord
you've come, miss; I'd soccer be shut
up with a lot of Gagged tigers than be
their keeper Tor another day."
"I1l tell mai" yelled the sweet limo
cents N 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 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
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was too much astonished at to resist.
Yet not long was it before Elsie had
all the little ones round her, talking
pleasantly and hopefully of to-mor-
rows lessons.
It 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.
'sShe pinchcd 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, ap-
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" the great lady simpered.
''They utterly lack discipline" Elsie
said, gravely and bravely. "They
would be much happier if you would
allow the person in charge of them
fact, if they are not to be taught
wholesome obedience, shall decline at
once the Office of governess.
Good gracious! What an extraor-
binary young person you are. Do you
know that you are talking to a mother
Of seven? Do you think that Fifth av-
enue children are to be brought up in
accordance with the rules and habits of
humber homes?"
II only know, madam, that the ques-
ton Of remaining in your service is of
vital Importance to me; but, unless You
let me teach those little ones order,
self-control and cheerful obedience to
proper suggestions, I will not under
take the charge"
Mrs. Grindlay looked nonplussed.
81 see, madam, that you do not ap-
prove of my sentiments" Elsie con-
tinued. 81 see that you do not realize
that for me to do your children good 1
must first enjoy their respect, as to
constituted authority, and that this can
only be accomplished by your cordial
support"
''Ah, and what neXt?"
'And that if I remained should in
sist on there be no tale bearing, no inn
pertinence, no rude conduct, no small
ness of any kind. They must be trained
to habits of neatness, gentleness and
courteous bearing"
''The most extraordinary young per-
son l ever met" for the third time Mrs.
Grindlay gasped.
''And the most sensible!" mans
voice added, with loud-toned emphasis.
The ladies started in surprise, for they
had not noticed anyone's approach.
''Oh, Uncle Marcus, how you made
me jump.'M Mrs. Grindlay CALCULATED with
little move of petulance. "Why do
you come creeping in in this fashion,"
The newcomer was an old man with
strongly marked features, plainly