The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-27

II thought it best to part with her to-
day., replied Mrs. Bowser. She went
at noon. but have dinner all ready.
In other words, you discharged her 2"
Yes; 1 told her to co.
Probably bounced her right out
without a moments warning for some
Mrs. Bowser, I wouldn't have your con-
science for $4,000 In cash. You can't
expect to go on this way much longer
without being overtaken by justice. By
have probably broken a young wom-
ans heart and driven her to despera-
ton, but don't observe one line Of re-
greet in your face. So far as know
she was one of the best girls we ever
had Why did you drive her forth like
a dog?"
There was no driving forth about
it." said Mrs. Bowser. as she got seated
at the table. THE girl had bottle of
whisky and was tipsy, and when ]
| said she must sober up or go she packed
up her things and went. She said she
was glad to leave old Bowser's house."
What! What! Mrs. Bowser. don't
make things worse by prevaricating!"
I'm telling you the truth She called
you old Bowser and q hen hussy, and
she said
.aThat win do!' shouted Mr.. Bowser
| as he struck the butt of his knife on
the table to emphasize his words. You
are making false statements to gloss
over your hefnous offense, but it can't
be CLOSED. Never in this world did
| that girl refer to me as old Bowser.
Never on earth did she call me hen
hussy. I shall demand a further talk
| with you after dinner
Mrs. Bowser let it go at that, and
there was a painful silence during the
rest of the meal. When 1t was finished
and they had adjourned to the sitting
room. Mr.. Bowser said:
II will remain home tomorrow. will
advertise for a cook in the morning
paper. and will be here to engage one
of the callers. This is the seventh cook
you have sent away inside of four
months. and there must be something
IT'S the third one In a year." COR
rected Mrs. BOwser.
''Seven, woman-seven In four months
and we do not know how many Of the
seven poisoned or drowned themselves
in their despair. It is record to make
one shiver.'
perhaps you had better boss the
girls after this. IL you think me incapa-
ble.''
"That is exactly what shall do, or
I shall at least engage them and have
a talk. When you fail to treat cook
as human being, what can you ex-
pect of her? I have heard you order
them about In a way to make my blood
boil. Yes, will have an advertisement
in the morning papers, and I will be
here when they come, and"
It sent down an ad. this noon." in
probably a girl ringing the bell now.
Go right down and have a friendly talk
with her and find out what hour in the
day she wants to devote to piano prac-
Mr. Bowser flushed red and white
and glared in a way to give the cat
chills, but the basement bell rang
again. and he went down and opened
the door to young woman of 20 with a
turned up nose and an iron jaw.
rs the missis to homer" she asked as
she was blandly invited to enter.
MY wife is here" replied Mr.. Bow
aging the help I have taken the matter
out of her hands"
rs she sick?"
"Oh, no, no. She is simply lacking in
feeling toward her help. She goes
about with an Icy look on her face and is
always ready to crush a girl at the
slightest excuse. So you would like q
place, eh?"
mot in this house, sir. I'm not taking
place where the man bosses things
If you come sticking your nose in the
kitchen I'd pack up in two minutes. If
your wife can't manage girl, you'd
better sell out and go boarding"
The girl went outdoors before Mr..
Bowser could think of anything further
to say, and he was feeling mad to
think he had taken her sass" when
the bell rang again and he admitted a
second one. She looked more humble
than the first, and he thought he saw a
faraway look in her eyes and signs
that the world had been cold and cruel
rs it a cook We want?" she asked as
| she was bowed into chair.
| Yes, we want a cook" he replied.
THAT is. she will be asked to do the
cooking, though treated member
of the family. have taken this mat
ter in hand myself, and I can assure
you"
where's your wife?" Interrupted the
girl.
shes in the house, but I shall man.
age things
do you mean that you will give or
ders?'
YES; but shall give them in such q
way that your naturally proud spirit
will not be crushed. They will be re-
quests instead of orders. and If you are
in trouble any time you can come to
me as if I were your own father. How
soon can you Gomez
I'm about ahundred years." replied
the girl, as she rose up and sailed out.
Mr.. Bowser had had two throws at ii
and missed it both times, and as he
suspected that Mrs. Bowser was listen
ing at tire head of the stairs he swore
softly but vigorously and looked around
for something to kick. The third caller
was a girl of Is, and she had hardly
got seated before she rose up again and
said:
Il don't think this place would suit
me at all"
8uC Wnat IS the matter z! asked Mr.
Bowser. IF you have been WORKING
for a family who had no care for your
feeling-a woman who ground you into
| the dust Just to show her authority
ITS not that sir, at all. It's because
my mother won't let me work where
there's a baldheaded man.
What! What!''
mo- sir. she won't, and I'll be going
They are bad. sir-very bad. and-and
good night, sir
1.-The burned little fool,' gasped Mr.
Bowser as the door closed. but he
hadn't time to get real mad. The fourth
caller was at hand. and she gave the
bell yank that threatened damages
to the house unless the door flew open
at once.
I've called to take the place." she
said as she was admitted
Then l bid you welcome. 1t MAJ
seem queer to you that 1 am hiring a
girl myself: but, you see, my Wife
| rs your name Bowser?" asked the
girl.
| 1T is my DEAR
IL