Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 November 1891 — Step-House. [ARTICLE]

Step-House.

A New Hampshire lawyer, with evident appreciation of his little stepdaughter’s wit, tells two stories about her. Shortly before his marriage with her mother, the 4-year-old said one day, when the approaching wedding was being discussed: “I’ll be glad when Mr. G comes here to live.” Her mother was pleased. “Why will you be glad?” she asked. “’Cause p’r’aps then we’ll go away sometimes.” After the wedding the step-father attempted to correct the child for misbehavior at the table. She rebelled, and said with flashing eyes: “This isn’t your house anyways. ” “No,” he said, gently, “it is our house. ” “No, it is not,” she replied, “it’s just your step-house.”