Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-25
From the Portsmouth Journal.
THE OLD TIN KITCHEN AND
CRACKED DlSu.-A TALE.

There are seasons OF economy when the
wisest sometimes step over tie saddle III
mounting. The parsmonlOus old bachelor
may know less of these freaks of minor traffic
but the young married couple rarely pass the
honey moon without some evidence that there
is more show than utility in some of their
economical purchases. 1t would be well if all
would preserve the first worthless article
they purchase after entering the married
state, as a restraining memento through life
Years have rolled away since Simon Old
schools marriage. lie and his beloved Jemi-
ma had put their little earnings together
aud the round stand presented, when fitted
out for breakfast or dinner, very decent set
Of crockery, but scarcely anything superhu-
Gus. One day, however, the goose was IA lit
tie too large for the dish-and Jemima tho't
she would remedy the evil III future, if she
could economically.
Now, in studying matters Of economy, it is
well known how much more satisfaction it is
to show our best friend what we hare done,
than to disclose beforehand schemes which
circumstances may prevent maturing. Such
were the feelings OF Jemima when she dressed
for shopping and the anticipation of display
ing the good bargain. kept her silent on the
object of her visit TO the crockery store.
playing his wares to Jemima, as she stood by
the counter.
what is the price Of this large blue dlsh
sr?'
Only nine shillings, marin, and fine artl.
Gle it is too. Shall send il to your house ]?
%, believe not like 1t pretty well, but
can't afford to give so much for a DISH
WELL marin, here is one of the same pet
tern which we will sell for less. Ii is Just as
good as the other in every respect, except
this crack, which you see does not extend
across within an inch only boil 1t well in
milk and it will last an age. We don't like
to sell our ware below cost, but as it is lit
tie damaged and we hope to have more GUS
tom from you, we will put it at the low price
Of four and six.'
Jemima was one Of those rare ladies who
never ask abatements, and hardly knowing
whether pity for the traders sacrifice or Joy
at her good bargain was most predominant
in her breast, she told Mr.. Pipeclay to send
it home at two.
Dinner was prepared that day as usual, and
Jemima might have been seen, as she was
seated, measuring with her eye the large
oval space the dish was destined to occupy
before her; and the suppressed smilo which
occasionally played at the corner of her
mouth showed that something would shine
by and by.
Scarcely had Simon dropt moment in the
rocking chair and set his toothpick in motion
before rap was heard ot the door, and Je
NINA presented with her choice ware. The
suppressed smile now burst forth, as she cx
hbted her economical purchase. Here, 81
mon, isn't this splendid article for four an,
six? this will hold the whole goose, deary
goosc-dear-ehp repeate,
Simon slowly. rs he turned over the dish L
iuspectit. why, Jemima, it is almost crack
ed in twov
% no matter for that, Mr.. Pipeclay says
can be boiled in milk aud made as sound a
il ever was.'
As Christmas day approaching, and th
Oldschool family were expected at dinner o