Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-11-29
II WEoSLYHADA PIANO.
Rg MRs. EpLEN c. KNIGHT.


This is pleasant, exclaimed the young hus-
band, taking his seat costly in the rocking
chair, as the tea things were removed. The
FIRE glowed in the CRATE, revealing prettily
and neatly furnished sitting room, with all the
appliances Of comfort The fatiguing business
of the day was over, and he sat enjoying. what
he had been all day anticipating the delights
uf his own 6reside. His pretty wife Esther,
took her work and sat down BY the table.
Tits pleasant TO have home Of ones own,'
again taking satisfactory surrey of his snug
little quarters The cold rain beat against
the windows. and he thought be felt really
grateful for ali his present euioyments.
Nov if we only had a pianof said the
wife.
Give me the music Of your. own sweet voice
before al the pianos in creation he declared,
complimentary, despite certain secret disap-
pcintment that his wif'es thaukfulness did not
happily chime with his own.
Wen. but we want one for our friends,
said Esther.
'Letfour friends come and see us, and not
to.hear a piano!' exclaimed the husband
But George, everybody has piano, now
a-days; we don't 60 any where without see
ing Apiaho.' persisted the wife.
And yet don't know what We want enc
fof.s you viii have no time to play on one, and
don't like to hear it,
why, they are so faShionable-It think our
room looks really naked without one
Iihink il looks just right
i think it looks very naked-we want a pi-
ano shockingly,' protested Esther, emphat-
Z ieally.
The husband rocked .vioIently.
Your lamp smokes my dear he said after
long pause.
When Hre you going to get a solar lamp
hare told yon dozen times how much We
need one, said Esther pettishty.
Those viii do
'Busyou know,everybody noR.a-days wants
solar lamps
Those lamps are the prettiest of the kind /
ever saw; they were bought at Boston
But. George, do not think our room is
complete without solar lamp said the wife.
sharply, they are so fashionabe;-why the
D----'s, BIS, and As, all OF
them have them. am sure zee ought to-
The husband moved uneaSily in bis chair.
We want to live within our means, Esther ;
exclaimed George.
Il am sure / think We can afford it as well
as the BIS and AIS. and many
others we might mention; We do not wish to
appear mean.'
Georges cheek crimsoned
.Meanl am not meant he cried angrily
Then you do not wish to appear So" said
the wife TO complete this room, and make
il Ike others, We want a piano and a solar
lsme
We want--we Wantp muttered the hus-
band;;' there is no satisfying woInan,s wants.
doswhat you may Z and be abruptly left the
Eooui.
How many husbands are in similar dilem-
ma? How many homes and husbands are
rendered uncomfortable by the constant dis.
satisfaction of a wife with present comforts
and present provision How many bright
prospects for business have ended in bankrupt
ey and ruin, in order to satisfy the secret hank
ering after fashionable neeessariesl IL the
real cause Of many failure could be made
known, it would befound TO result from use
less expenditure at home-expenses 10 ans
Fer the demands Of fashion, and what viii
people say Of us?'
My wife has made my fortune said gen
tleman of great possessions, by her thrift, pTu-
dence and eheerfulness. when was just be.
ginning.
And mine has lost my fortune, answered
his companion bitterly. by useless extraya-
gance and repining when 1 was doing we'll
What world does this open for the iniu-l
ence which wife possesses over the future
prosperity of her family Let the wife know
her influence, and try to use it wisely and
we'll
Be satisfied to commence small. 1t is too
common for young housekeepers to begin
where there mothers ended. Buy all that is
necessary to work skillIully with; adorn your
house with eli that is comfortable Do not
look ct richer homes and coves their costly
furniture Ifsecret dissatisfaction is ready to
spring upgo step further, and visit the homes
Of the poor and suffering behold dark. cheer
less apartments, insufficient clothing an alb
sence of the comforts and re6nements of social
life; then return to your own with joyful
spirit You will then be prepared to meet
your husband with grateful heart aud be
ready to appreciate that self-denlal which he
has endured In his business, to surround you
with all the delights Of home; then you will
beready to cooperate cheerfully with him in
so arranging your expenses, that his mind win
not be constantly harrassed =ith fears lest
family expenditures may encroarh upon pub
lic payments.
Be independent. A young bousskeeper.
never needed greater moral courage than she
does 70 resist the arrogance of fashion. Do
not let the-A-s and B--s decide
what you must have, neither let them hold
the strings of your purse. You know best
what You can and ought to afford; then de-
eide with strict integrity according to your
means. Let not the censnFes of the approval
Of the world ever tempt yeu to buy what you
hardly think you can afford. 1t matters little
what they think. provided you are true to
yourself and family.
Thus pursuing an Independent, straigbtfor
ward course of action. there will spring up
peace and ioY all around you. Satisfied and
happy yourself, yon viii make your husband
so and your children viii feel the warm and
happy influence. Happy at home, your hus-
band can 90 out into the world with clear
and selfrelyidg spirit; domestic pickering