The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-02-03

domestic feelings and habits enjoys on the oc-
casion Of first entering a house Of his own, that
his family were comfortably established in their
own domicilo. After the frs, greetings and
congratulations were over. he took leisure to
scan the arrangements. The psrlors were
'hrswn open. aud displayed every article held
indispensable TO persons Of sornc pretensions !:
mech scrutiny. some iodisrutab,s signs of its
being second handed. There were dark places
in the carved parts tha, sand paper could no,
reach. cracks filed up with glue. and ridges
aud sreaks in the varnish that betrayed hssiy
aud careless workmanship. All. however, were
disposed with taste. and made quite showy
appearance.
Well, Henry. suppose you will now agree
that my notions were hes, after all - said Mrs.
Waters; Il have accomplished furnishing both
rooms on your allowance. and. besides. have
made it reach 10 supply a quantity Of ware SUI.
ticcni for a large dinner party. Here j, is in
the sdeboatd. To re sure, the knobs had been
broken of tho covers OF some Of the dishes, hut
they ale so neatly and duraLly eencnted. that
II will never bo perceived. and though good
many OF the pieces are wanting. the set is sill
large. got i, also for half price. Isn't ,ha,
large tursrn beautiful tina shape is so un-
common and so elegant. IL is an excellent
riese.-so heavy. and so clear OF defseu.-
Look what substantial handles they would
hold up hundred weight
q am satisfied, OF course. seeing you are so.'
returned Mr.. Waters. but feel rather out Of
order from my journey. mus, put on some
clean clothes-wby what induced you to cover
the gasscs !'--eoing mp to- one Of the mirrors
TO survey his dishabille they were both veied
with thin gauze.
why eaudldly Henry, there was some mis-
take about those glasses. Afisr they were seut
home, and we had washed them. ~c discovered
,ha, great deal Of the dimncss and nearly all
tho spots, which. we had supposed. wsre oecs-
sioued by the dust setting or them in damp
weather.. were blsmishes in the glass. This
made them look so badly that Jane and ! do.
tsrmioed to cover them, that the gauzs might
hide !, ALL Every one can see ,ha, we have
mirrors in their proper places. and in parlors
they are more for show than for use
'But that does not content me, they must
he sent back
Unfortunately. that 10 ON, Of the question
now. The establishment was closed tho DAY
aher had made my purchases. the owners
having prepared themselves 10 Sc, up in anoih-
er city. II was owing TO this that got every
thing so cheap
Then. suppose. as it can't be helped. tho
loss we say about it the better | am afraid.
though. that you have been drawn into soma
bad Bargains. But isn't il tea time III am
ready for double portion Of good things, as
got M dinner on the road
Jane has just gone TO have tea Sc, or tho
able. and thers is the bell now
Why, | see no table. my dear
Come this way,--we have concluded to e,t
IN the little passage between the entry and tho
Kitchen see here,-does not il look quito.
comfortable =
Ills contrary TO my theory. that a passage
six feet by eigh, caa be a comfortable eating
room iorthrse grown persons and two chiIdren.'
said Mr. Waters. looking any thing but agree
ably surpsised; will you close tho Kitchen
door. Liddyr called he, after they had seated
as eompsc,ly as possible around the
little table.
IT can't bo kept closed, sir called Liddy in
return. the kitchen smokes outras aseousiy when
we shut IT,
Then open the Windows.
That only makes it worse. tr.'
No matter. cant eat while NY eyes arc
filling with smoke
Never mind, my dear, We will have the
cooking stove up in day or ,wo,' said Mrs.
Waters. pcrsuasivcly. and then this objection
will be At an end. That was part of my plan.
The kitchen door can then be left open. and
The stove will warm this place deliehUully 10
he cold weather
And We are to have the odors Of the kitchen
'cnt to our table along with the hoat III put
ny veto upon any thing Of that kind
But in case Of necessity. my dear. All
he other families in this block, ] understands.
use the apartment above the kitchen for an eat
ng room but. on accoun, Of economy, We can.
Tot follow their example. We must have a
ssrm chamber Tor the children and ulse for
Liddy. on account OF her rheumatism. and as
hat one can be heated from the stove below, I
'ave placed beds 10 il. Besides. Liddy would
oou become dissatisfied. II she were obliged 70
AIRY every thing for the table up a steep fight
4 stairs
You have dooe right in that case. bot Why
10, eat In the back parlor =
'Bse,uss. my dear. by caring 10 one Of the
'atlors. il would be necessary to keep tho fold
NC doon closed part Of the day. asd also.
urnitur. geW very much ssused 10 40 sa'ug
oom.'
Owing 10 The limited size Of the apartment.