Project Gutenberg 2004-11-20 Public domain in the USA. 159 Bangs, John Kendrick 1862 1922 06006122 Paste Jewels The 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. Transcribed from the 1897 Harper and Brothers edition by David Price "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.) Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Married people -- United States -- Fiction Domestic fiction, American PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: American Literature 210994 2025-07-02T12:43:06.367858 text/html 218755 2014-09-16T17:10:57 text/html 701156 2025-07-02T12:43:09.707851 application/epub+zip 702035 2025-07-02T12:43:07.070854 application/epub+zip 121919 2025-07-02T12:43:06.742853 application/epub+zip 773950 2025-07-02T12:43:11.942876 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 755171 2025-07-02T12:43:09.321875 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177515 2022-09-03T04:58:52.928019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196004 2025-07-02T12:43:06.056848 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 196174 2014-09-16T17:10:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 188793 2020-12-28T10:43:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21238 2025-07-02T12:43:12.077867 application/rdf+xml 19680 2025-07-02T12:43:06.815847 image/jpeg 3088 2025-07-02T12:43:06.777863 image/jpeg 73317 2020-12-28T10:43:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 693280 2020-12-28T10:43:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 71956 2020-12-28T10:43:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 699208 2025-07-02T12:43:06.399888 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia