The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-08-19

careful, that every thing Is TOO gnOI to USE
The drawing room underwent thorough ieno-
vation and the nursery, resorted to for tempo.
rary convenience during the repairs has become
our regular abode, the Others being used on sta e
occasions. Probably our next remove will be
in the kitchen. | 90 into other houses and find
that their masters can introduce friend at any
time with the certainty of causing no embar-
rassment. In my home, on the contrary, the
call of a relative even produces quite a do
mestic revolution for plate china-in fact,
every thing presentable, is laid up in lavender,
like the rooms. | wish you would say some
thing to Clara on the subject, and know you
possess great influence in that quarter.
"llave you named the matter, Frederick 2
asked.
81 will try, at any rate said |, as | took
leave of my nephew in law.
Having thought over the matter arranged
my plan of operation, | decided 1t would be
better to try the effect of an opposite picture
on Clara's mind, before giving uDterunCe TO any
remonstrance, tor well knew that young house
wives do not generally relish the pointed inter
ference of their elders, | th retore called for
Clara--having previously given her due notice
of my intention--to accompany me III long
ramble and | contrved to be near Mrs. Ash
burtons just as tea time was approaching, and
we We're thoroughly tired.
g ''Clara," said |, "what is there to prevent our
obtaining rest and reIeshment? | can assure
YOU Welcome to BOTH and, beside, you are not
quite stranger TO Mrs Ashburton."
"Oh, dear, aunt, could not think of such a
thing; we should BE- sure to cause incon-
venience."
''You shall Judge for yourself Clara" | an
swered and if you think so half an hour
hence, we will journey homeward.'
The moment we were admitted frankly told
my friend that had come expressly to claim
her ofl-tendered hospitality for my niece and
self as we were, but still had long walk before
us.
Chow glad am that my house lay in your
ioute!' replied sEe. "Tea is just coming in,
and my husband will be here directly.'
In few moments he arrived, and We were all
seated, prepared to DIN in the social meal.
noticed Claras glance at the perfect order whi ch
surrounded us, and the elegant but simple prepa
ra ions for th4 repost, Besides these, it was i'm.
possible not to leel the thorough comfort dllused
around us.
My niece said to Mrs Ashburton, " was
afraid OF causing you Inconvenience by coming
upwards, ana taking two places at your tea-ta'
bic by storm"
A CHEEKY laugh from Ashburon and bright
smile ftom his wife, followed my words. Mrs
WhitGord," said the gentleman, 4" am the most
fortunate fellow in the world, for nothing even
Causes my vile Inconvenience. You understand
me, | dare say-l mean none of those domestic
invasions which are usually expected 10 cause a
hustle. She has peculiar theory of her own
which she most thoroughly reduces to practice
consequently are always able to welcome a
friend however unexpected tht guest may be.
Clara blushed. and stammered few words in
reply; and. perceiving her confusion, | changed
the conversation.
On our way home, after spending delightful