Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-05-13
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BRATTLEBoRo, THURSDAY, MAY IS, Is47.

herself time to rest for Mr. Brown was very pune
tua, and she dreaded that this frs, day Of house.
hunting should interfere with her household arrange
menis Despite all her endeavors, however, dinner
was not quite ready. when her husband came in I;
and when the meal was put upon the table, the veg
etables were half cooked; and the meal, though
burnt to a crisp on the surface was scarcely warm
ed through; while che from fatigue and vexation
at the ill.cooked dinner, had little appetite, and
felt ready to burst into tears. Mr. Brown made no
remarks upon his uncomfortable meal He asked
his vile il she had been out, aud upon her replying
in the affirmative seemed 10 understand it all with
out farther questioning
After he was gone. Mrs Brown threw herself on
the sofa in a fl of itemper. She was angry at
herself and every body else. Besides the nncom.
Portable sensation Of extreme fatigue, she felt the
unwecome conviction Of having misspent her time
and marred her husbands pleasure Provoked and
weary she fell asleep, and awaking refresh
ed, was able TO meet her husband at tea with
cheerful countenance She told him OF her morn
ings occupation, aud felt little provoked again,
when he shrugged his shoulders and smiled, with
out any further answer
The next day Mrs Brown felt the effects Of her
fatigue too keenly to admit of another attempt and
| she coniented herself at home in performing her
usual duties and providing for her husband din
ner that should obliterate from his memory the
unsavory one Of the day before But the ensuing
morning with renewed strength and undimnished
courage, she sailed forth Being unacquainied with
the upper part Of the city, she often found herself
| traversing streets and reading bills that she had
seen the day before She began 10 think Of la
byrinih, and Hooking for needle in hay.stack."
| She saw many houses with imposing fronts, but
with one stack OF chimneys or without yard
Some objection existed 10 each and when her
watch again prompted her 10 return, the search
was still fruitess and thus another morning
| wasted
Many days were spent in this manner, and she
almost began 10 despair, when she found at last
what seemed the very object Of her search. hand
some house in respectable neghborhood. al a
very reasonable rent. Quite elafed at her success
she returned home after having sscertained where
the landlord resided The house was at present
unoccuped, and they could have possession imme.
diately, which was very desirable, as it enabled
them to avoid the confusion Of May.day. When
Mr. Brown came in. his wife informed him tina; she
had found dwelling that would suit them, and
asked him to 90 with her to see il after dinner
He complied, and AFTER having examined the house.
he said he saw positive objection to it il was
rather out of bis way. be sure, but he should he
content IL she satisfied and he promised to call
upon the owner the following morning.
Mrs Brown felt perfectly happy, and when her
husband that evening pasted bill upon their pres
ent dwelling. she checked the rising emotion oil
regret by indulging in visions Of handsome parlors
stylish furniture, and all the II eeteras which their
: projected removal would bring in its train.
When Mr. Brown LEFT the next morning, her last
injunction was that he should Immediately see the
owner. lest another fortunate applicant shoult
obtain the coveted dwelling; and after his depart
ure, Enabled TO content herself at home. so accus
! toned had she become TO her daily journey. sh'
. proceeded to the new house. and having measure,
The rooms, busted herself in selecting and cheaper
ing carpets in hopeful and delightful anticipation
!. On returning home she was told that several per
sons had called to their house, and one lady il
!, particular was much pleased with it, and wanted 4
+, rent IL. efasf s ga.f iss
= II must be confessed that Mrs Brown had raih
II er electromagnetic feeling about the house
she did not relish the idea Of strangers dwelling il
q the old familiar home which she nevertheless aiec
ted 10 despise aud with some depression Of spir
she met her husband al dinner, who increased he
~ uneasiness by saying that he had been unable I
n see the owner OF The house. he had left tn
1. city to return OIL the day following. "How vex'
!: iious |" thought poor Mrs Brown In the evenin
n Mr. Brown told her he had applicant for the
Is house. The proposed tenant. he said, was a yer
10 desirable one, but he had deferred reuiing him III
lr house until their own affairs positively setle'
m His wife was glad of this arrangement, and waite
hi with increased anxiety for the result OF the follow
al ing day. a tsf s.ss tA
y Morning came, and Mrs Brown devoted herse
ed assiduousy to her duties, with grateful warm
IS playing about her heart toward her husband, wi
y, had SO kindly and quiley sacrificed his inclination
Sc TO hers. She was sadly annoyed by the conlinu
Oh ringing at the door bell, and inquring as to Il
ID rent and other particulars; but remembering VIII
ifl trouble she must have occasioned during her ON
IN house-hunling adventures, she determined TO do
nd she would be done by, and SO bore the niicil'
= with patience. There was satisfied express'
rs, upon Mr. Browns face as he seated himself at 4
ng dinner table, which argued well for his wiles hope
~. She looked eagerly to warn him, bot he youchsaf
re. no remark except in praise Of The dinner, until
he Eentured to ask"well, have you seen the landlord
iu- mo, but will see him this afternoon IL y
his wish. he answered quietly. ~. .
nv. "lfI wish, Mr. Brownl How provoking y
nd are or course ,0ish, else why have taken Il
inc troubled While you are hesiialing, some one e
nd. will secure il, because the rent is very reasona
ard for so desirable house. You men have no ID
bly OF hurrying matters, l wish could attend "a
lnd myself" ga sti .,s
no Mrs Brown had worked herself up into quit
;ily fever heat and there was pause Of several m
ers- utes which her husband interrupted by remarkir
in 81 met our friend Selby this morning he Toe
rely looking for house His family are boarding
a Of present." sa..f a..tta, iil..t5 ~ fat
pa 81 know it said his wife. little sharply fol
her that moment she cared but little who wanted no
rds. Sc. provided they sough, not the one which
et," had placed her desires. II know il they W
she obliged to leave the house they occupied, atho
UNI / believe n very fine one, on account Of the
eng which annoyed them, as there was saughter-ho
Itch. somewhere 10 the rear The walls, too, were
that thin that they could oyerhear almost all the con
as saion Of their ueighbors; and the easements y
OF q | an damn shaf every fhno in them moulded. II