The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-10-05

The prospect was dreary one. For mo.
ment thought it was enough TO make one
miserable. Then thought of the pretty,
nic-nacks had admired in her city home
j remembered certain we'll bound volumes.
that might be precious companions would she
but let them talk to her.
felt it was of but little use for me to Law
my plans before her then, or to give her any
advice, so | told her to go on with her task
aud would amuse myself. Invent out in the
orchard and found Mr.. Manning hard at
work. He greeted me with good .natured
smile, saying, He was not only glad to see
Inc on Jenns's account, but really on his
own. He liked company, but it was mt
quite SO necessary for him as for his wife,"
asked him what he thought about fix
ing the old house upa If he didn't think
i would have tendency to make Jenny
better contentcdf
|" He didn't know as it would--he thought
likely she would insist upon his selling out,
and then the repairs would bring in no.
thing" Mr.. Manning was one of those per-
sons WHO could see thing in its own proper
light, as long as another held the veil aside
that blinded him. when he was obliged to do
his own thinking"
"Iti such a trouble, Anna. What would
you do irstf" s.ze
Procure white wash. and make every
dark, smoky corner pure" #44ss
And then what -
Z" Tighten up your paint. So much wool
work needs to wear a pleasant color to the
eyes," s@a
"And then :"
+" Paper your rooms with some pretty. not
gaudy or expensive hangings." So it was
settled, and in our cheerful talk about il at
the dinner. table, could see that even the
wife was beginning 10 feel interested, though
she had but little 10 say.
helped her put away the dinner things,
and prevailed upon her to take the baby
the other children were at school-for ram.
BILE; pure air and forest shade, knew, would
bring back my old friend to her own natu>
raj self-and it did. Instead Of shedding
tears and saying. "Poor Jenny" as had
so many times before, when patiently listen
ing TO the recital Of her SORROWS, | said,
Happy jenny and drew picture for her
TO look upon, colored with brightest tints
Of imagination-l praised the husband.
She was beginning TO look slightly down
upon him as she saw him, day after day,
come in with hardening hands and embrown-
ed brow. told her all the clever things
had ever heard said Of him interested her
in him-the blue eyes were even smiling.
Then warmed the mothers heart up, as /
spoke Of her children, and OF the snecessity
Of rendering their home attractive, that they
might not long for the time to come when
they might leave it, and all its unpleasant
associations, untitled for the temptations and
trials beyond. Oh, a true mother was di.
vine artist-would she send defaced images
abroad over the world deformity from one
generation TO anotheri Could she bear un-
shrinking the curse Of so manys
"God made the country-man the town."
Luxuries were not TO be despised- -riches
we're not to be despised-but neither could
alone bestOw happiness-re6nement, beauty,
could dwell in the humblest cot, aud these
were far better, far more to be desired: She
had children more beautiful than the finest
s;atuary flowers sweeter than all the tinsel
of millionaire's parlor; and landscape
from each window Of such exquisite light and
shade, rare blending Of color and diversity
Of scenery as never shone upon canvass.
Each year attractions could be added 10
the place. Roses should learn TO Chamber,
aud vines should learn TO creep and beatty
/ the outside homeliness.
| By steady perseverance all the alterations
mentioned were made in her home. Still
the place wore an uncomfortable, bare look.
aunt Hannah was becoming interested in
the progress Of affairs. She sometimes stroked
my hair; il was better than word commenda.
tim, and steady. severe aunt Hannah was
willing too 70 add her mite. Jenny was Ia
Ken by surprise 10 find, Oh entering her fore.
room one bright July morning. aunt Han
nah's only fayoriie house plant with blossoms,
filling the whole apartment with a rare ira
GRANGE. II was not 50 much the value or
beauty Of the gift that stirred the deep foun.
iains of Jennv's hpart--it was the love, the
interest manifested in its bestowal. A deli.
cate Offering. much priced BY the giser, sent
there TO whisper gentle things that aunt
Hannah could. did feel. but which her lips
never uttered. Haven't we all seen and
loved an aunt Hannahf
did not find it difficult, after having full
" awakened in my friend an interest---an
interest, TO be sure, coming and gong me-
ieOr like, but which was every way better
than continual apathy-for US to agree in
beautifsing the place. Her piano. mar
riage gift, especially wanted for whole
wear Il had remained boxed up. and Jenny
had emphaticaly declared il should never be
brought there. wanted it not only for her
sake, but for her children's. Music that so
harmonizes and blends together the family,
soItening, enriching, making better. and
therefore happier. all who listen, can be out
Of place no where.
" Silver rfotks-wiIlyou have me sell these,
Aunas Dammask table. cloths, because Of
their fineness - Intercepted Mrs. Manning
ol me in tones bit ironical. NV cake
baskets, too. being unnecessary articles
Not unless Il is necessary. Jenny-not
unless you are lacking some article-some-
thing which you or yours need for your pre-
sent well being and comfort, which cannot
be otherwise procured. would not advise
the purchase Of those things were they not
already 10 your. possession, but use them.
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