Away they ran to beg permission.

The two mothers, however, seriously objected. Finally the young couple
were pacified by Mrs. Newbeginner being allowed to spend the night with
her spouse at the Gordon homestead which adjoined the Newbeginner
mansion.

The next morning, Mrs. Newbeginner awakened at peep of day. She gave
Mr. Newbeginner a poke and then jumped out of bed.

"Jul--John, I mean, it's time to get up and build the fire."

"Leave me alone," snapped Mr. Newbeginner in a truly masculine style.

"But Jul--John, you know we are going to get our own breakfast, and I
can't build the fire all by myself. Please get up."

Thus entreated, Mr. Newbeginner condescended to arise. His wife was
already dressing.

Together they descended to the kitchen, and Jemima, the cook, furnished
them with some uncooked steak, some potatoes, butter, material to make
cakes, and other necessaries.

The fire was soon built. Then such a hustling as ensued. Mr. and Mrs.
Newbeginner had many a dispute before breakfast was ready. Mrs.
Newbeginner might have foreseen the result of allowing a man in her
kitchen.