Josiah's Secret: A Play

Josiah's Secret: A Play

Samantha. Ive been churnin on this cream for two full hours, ever since I finished white-washin the back kitchen, and ironin and moppin and bakin; Im all beat out and I wish youd help me a little. Josiah. (Not lookin up from his paper). I would love to Samantha, nothin pleases me more than to churn two or three pails full of cream. Men had always ruther do that than to eat. Josiah. (Still reading). I would in a minute, Samantha, but if I take this tub of butter to Jonesville Ive got to grease the democrat, it dont run good. (Lookin up from his paper). I want you to hear this Samantha. Here is eloquence and good horse sense, I feel that I love the man that wrote itlove him like a brother. You know I always contended that wimmen wuz too weak and helpless to vote, even if they knew enough, which they dont. Josiah. Oh, he is answerin a Womans Sufferage argument. He sez the idee of a great strong man allowin a weak and delicate woman to vote or endure any other hardship is perfectly obnoxious and repugnant to any man that has the sperit of a man. The very idee of lettin them angels strain themselves liftin at the political pole is more than a tender-hearted man can endure. And he goes on to say, If I were a woman I would do nothin important, I would emulate the rose and its wisdom, I would allure and charm and be silent. Man wuz made to protect woman, to work for her, and vote for her. Woman wuz made to smile on man and charm him in his hours of ease. Do you hear that, Samantha? That masterly, convincin logick? ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 59159
Author: Holley, Marietta
Release Date: Mar 30, 2019
Format: eBook
Language: English