02556cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360100013000770400011000900410017001010500007001181000037001252450017001622640051001793000047002303360026002773370026003033380036003295000031003655050176003965080073005725201336006455340045019816530072020266530047020986530031021458560042021764930UtSlPG20260610133132.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a06006122  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBangs, John Kendrick,d1862-192210aPaste Jewels 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-11-200 aThe emancipation of Thaddeus -- Mr. Bradley's jewel -- Unexpected pomp at the Perkins's -- An object-lesson -- The Christmas gift of Thaddeus -- A strange banquet -- Jane.  aTranscribed from the 1897 Harper and Brothers edition by David Price  a"Paste Jewels" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of humorous short stories written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the lives of the Perkins family, particularly focusing on Thaddeus and his wife Bessie, as they navigate the complexities of managing a household with various domestic staff. The tales unfold in a light-hearted manner, addressing the quirks and trials involved in domestic life, and capturing the amusing dynamics between the couple and their servants.  At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Thaddeus and Bessie Perkins as they begin their married life together, filled with romance and optimism. However, the opening portion quickly establishes the comic tension arising from their adjustment to marital life, largely influenced by their household staff. Thaddeus is characterized by his amiable nature, while Bessie proves to be practical and resourceful. The reader witnesses their humorous challenges managing the eccentricities of their cook, Ellen, and the other servants, while also witnessing a blend of affection and exasperation that encapsulates their relationship. Themes of domesticity, social roles, and the comical miscommunications of everyday life set the stage for the ensuing stories in this charming narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction  aMarried people -- United States -- Fiction  aDomestic fiction, American40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4930