The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1846-02-12

your abstract proposition. But, in this in
stance, we shall lose money. 1t will cost us
two or three guineas at least; and for whats
No pleasure to ourselves Or anybody else; ;''I
Z aBut surely we can afford it, dear.''i
"Nobody can, that is ought, toafford mere
waste. Not a farthing ought to bea squan-
asred, ! i had better be given away in
charity" = '' e
sBut people will be offended, dear, If we
don't send them what they expect.' an4 a'1
. sThena let them be offended, my girllo
exclaimed Adam Crotch; ,"why should We
regard unreasonable people2n IA 81, !,
p"oh! yeu know, ADAM" she answered,
ssit isn't everybody that's like you; and /. is
best not to make enemies, isn'tlt?" ss as
~" Humph!" CIRCULATED the philosopher,
musng as if this consideration had some
weight with him, there's something in that.
Well--come well cen follow the ways of
this absurd world Of ours. But Amelia,
mind one thing, we'll have none of that silver
twist about our cards. That is piece of
fiddle-faddle, not only imbecile, but to me
disgustingly vulgar" sI
Do you think so2" was Amelia's answer,
in tone which rather inclined her lover to
doubt whether her advocacy of cards and
'bride-cake arose from motive strictly Of
policy. Bride.cake and cards, however,
though by no means with the good will Of
Crotch, were ordered.
The paradise 10 which Adam Crotch led
his wife was the second heaven Of decent
lodging house, otherwise called two-pair
back. This however. was TO be merely a
temporary abode, to serve until they could
find small house, commensurate with their
circumstances, in the suburbs Of the town.
With such dwelling they were soon pro-
vided, and now arose the question Of furnish
ing it, whereon the philosopher dscoursed
as follows: ESQ t.aei.+'7 ea
"The essential points, my dear, to look TO
in choosing furniture are comfort and utility.
We cannot sit comfortably in an inconvenient
chair, but so long as the chair is convenient,
its material matters little. We may apply
the same principle to beds, tables, and fire.
irens.n .3-. .tfal.ssg s4s4 ta,
Not but what" continued Adam, I" there
is certain pleasure derived by the sense of
vision from the handsome furniture, and if
this can be obtained without financial en-
barassment, well and good; but the annoy
ance Of being hampered in circumstances, is
much more than equivalent TO such gratifca-
tons" @
"There is no doubt about that, DEAR" said
she.
Well, now, you see, love-" he pursued,
"we can get set of deal chairs and tables
for comparative trifle; we can cover the
chairs with what d'ye-call it, and make The
cushions for them ourselves. We can put
oicloths on the tables, and paint their legs,
which will make them look quite we'll
enough; and foor-cloth of green baize
will be just as good as the best Turkey car
pet"
3."My dear, what are you talking aboutm
demanded his wife in amazement.
I" Why that instead Of mahogany and rose.
wood, and fine carpets, in which there is no
essential advantage, we will have deal chairs
and tables, and green baize."
81 never heard fsuch thing!" said the
lady p .i4.'.A ~.
"Don't you see that by so doing VIC shall
have the money to eat and drink, love, and
to be able TO save something ever in case Of
a rainy dayw ea
"Oh! you are joking, ADAM" she an,
swered. i 2'- faa
Joking" he repeated Not at ALL"
" Deal chairs and tables, and green baize
carpet Horrible!" '79f.1' 'F'f +
"What is the matter? You admitted my
proposition with regard to the furniture in
the abstract" said the philosopher.
Nonsense" she retorted " Bother the
abstract" a Sr 81 'esi
"Amelia! My dear!'' exclaimed the as
tonished husband.
81 have no patience with you?" she
cried. ,.
Adam first started, then. whistled, and
then set himself down biting his nails, while
his irritated spouse overwhelmed him with
upbraidings. M
The philosopher was fain to make his
peace by conceding the point as to the
upholstery, and the house, amid his sup
pressed groans, was furnished in fashionable
style. a4. ~
Among other domestic exigencies that
soon arose, was that of set of dinner
plates. Adam, this time, without consulting
Amelia, went and ordered service of pew
ter. No sooner did Mrs. Crotch behold
them, than seizing one, she dashed it indig-
nantly on the ground. 1t was unbroken.I
y" see;," observed The philosopher, with
mild equanimity, the advantage Of pewter
over China!"
"Oh, nonsense p exclaimed Amelia.
ct is nonsense," returned Adam
"What is there in a plate? Nothing--but
the food uponi it--that is of any consequence.
What objection isthere in dining on pew
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