THE SERVANT GIRL'S HARMONIUM.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3660, 18 September 1880, Page 4

THE SERVANT GIRL'S HARMONIUM.

How will this do for Auckland servantgalism ? The young woman* called this morning at.a gentleman's house, in answer to an advertisement which appeared in the papers for a generaljservant. The lady of the house had asked the usual preliminary question when the damsel commenced with her catechism. Servant girl: "What time do you have tea?"

Lady:, " Oh, that depends on circumstances ;' but usually abbut six o'clock." " Why do you ask P " . .'.., Servant sui; "Because I intend to bring my 'armonium with me-T-and I shall want to practice hevery night-—and also must haro two afternoons a f week to take lessons, and Sundays to myself." Lady: "Oh. indeed; I perceive you have high aspirations!" Servant Girl; "Yes;" I want to fit myself for any station in life I may have to occupy ; so I've bought an 'arraomum and am going to take lessons of Professor SwsllerP" , Lady;" Well, I must really decline your services, as I have always found a servant enough trouble without the additional responsibility of a harmonium and Professor Swallow^ 1 Good morning, my girl I.^ It would be interesting to learn if that girl.succeeded in finding a mistress who would receive the harmonium and allow the "domestic" sii nights a week for practice, two afternoons for lessons, and Sundays to herself. .But it is to be fearedthat instead o*'rtppreciatirig the aspirations of Jemima all mistresses would regard with horror the advent of a servant with a musical encumberance entailing such a sacrifice of time. Poor Jemima! If her fitness to " hoccupy " some prospective station 'in life depends uyon learning to play " an armonium" while in service that particular station is likely to mourn the absence of that particular qualification. But never; mind, Jemima! When yon get married you can do as yOu like—that is if your lord and master will permit you.—Star.