The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-01-10
Practical Flora
How She Trained Her FianCe Before
She Wed.

HOW 40 ] KNOW WndJ KIM VI d
husband you will make?'
Miss Flora Hugton was practical
girl. Possessed OF a good healthy, SEN
Sble temperament, she had with II all
a large feminine heart, upon which
there were, however, no frills. She
wanted results. IN a word she be-
iieved that the best happiness consist
ed in looking things in the face.
"Ycs, my dear" she went ON 10 her
prospective nancc, Appleton Dickerby,
ave may as well understand each 9TH
er. What I've seen Of you | like. /
may say even more But we'll be a
long time marricd-it we arc-and we
may as well make sure beforehand Are
you practical? Are you steady and
reliable? DO you know anything
about running a house? You must for
give me if | seem too particular. but
it's an important matter for both of
us"
"Of course it is, said Dickerby, "and
no one realizes it more than | do. 1t
makes me love you all the more, Flora,
10 know that you are so particular. |
realize now that | have a treasure.
of course, | can't exactly say about my
self. but I'm willing 10 do what you
want me TO, TO prove my love and
possible fitness for the grand vocation
of being your husband"
Az this moment a message was placed
in Miss Floras hands She read it has
tily with an almost painful look Of an
Iicty.
Did you evcr?" she exclaimed
Here's a note from my sister Jane
who says that her husband. who is ON
"a trip out West has been taken III and
she must join him at once. She wants
me to- run over right away and take
charge Of the house while she is gone
Perhaps, dear" said Dickcrby Il
can be of some assistance to You in
this emergency. and incidentally
Flora smiled gayly
so you cam" she exclaimed. Just
the thing why. It's as If Providence
had interycned I'm sorry Charities
sick, but now | know it's for the best
It will he a splendid opportunity" she
went ON enthusiastically, for me TO
see what kind OF a husband you will
make
Pora's mind worked rapidly
Yes" she exclaimed II see IL all
You can report tomorrow morning at
the house There will be lots to do
Jane was always easy going, anyway.
First, well have a thorough house
cleaning Then, the baby isn't we'll
and"
Has she baby?" asked Dickerby
timidly
Dear me, yes And she doesn't know
how to treat him. But Wen fix all
that | can't wait To begin"
The next morning at . o'clock Dick
erby reported at Fiora's sister James
house. according to Instructions He
found"-@r arrayed in short skirt and
shrtwaist. ready for business.
Excuse my appearance she said,
but you know one has to wear ones
old clothes at this sort of thing Now,
first Wen take all the rugs out and
put them in the backyard. There's
man coming. but this will help"
Dickerby took of his coat and got TO
work
Now" said Flora. when he had fin
ished, all the pictures must come
down and be dusted.'
"All right. darling"
DicKerby got the stepladder, and toll
ed until luncheon.
I've discovered whispered Flora
triumphantly. as she leaned over the
table, that the nurse is traitor. She
has been actually abusing the baby.
Think OF IL! Jane is so blind, The
cook told me all. don't dare leave
her alone with the little fellow for a
moment. Now, this afternoon shall
be busy sewing those curtains. and I've
let her of on purpose as I'm ON the
track Of another who may come. so |
wish you would look after the baby" &"
Il don't know much about the man
agement OF infants" said Dickerby. du.
biously. "Of course, I'm willing to
try"
Don't be worried. You won't have
TO do much Amuse him a little, then
roll him out In his carriage. see that
ne isn't uncovered, give him his bottle
ct half-past 3. and II he cries give him