Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1860-08-03
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NEW FURNITURE.
A WIFE WORTH HAVING.

i" Wife," said Edward Lincoln, as he
settled himself on the sofa, one evening
after tea, we must have some new fur
niture for this parlor, there's no two ways
about it; ours is getting to look decidedly
shabby"
DO you think so ?" quietly replied
Mrs. Lincoln II thought it looked
very comfortable and nice here, !" and her
eye glanced with housekeeper's pride
over the room, which did wear an aspect
of taste and comfort, though every arti-
Gle of furniture was the same which was
bought at the time of their marriage, ten
years before.
Nothing was new but the ingram
carpet was Of bright, fresh colors. and
of such graceful pattern that it was still
pleasant to the eye; there was large,
well-tilled bookcase, some pretty engrav-
lngs scattered about on the walls and
sde-tables, and the centre-table, with its
brlghtly-burning solar-lamp, its little
vase of flowers, and its work basket,
books and papers, wore the contest look
Imaginable; while-the sofa on which Ed
ward Lincoln was lying. though covered
with expensive material matched the
carpet and paper, and looked the very
picture of ease and comfort. Refined
taste and culture were visible in the ar
rangement of every article, as well as
the hand Of the neat, thrifty housewife /;
we'll might Mrs Lincoln say, every
thing looked nice and comfortable"
why, yes, comfortable enough, per-
haps," rejoined her husband, "but so
old-fashioned and behind the times
There's John Waters has Just had both
bis parlors newly furnished, and | can
tell you, Helen, things look elegant there.
The carpets and curtains are really splen-
did, and the sofas and chairs are covered
with damask of beautiful pattern. |
haven't seen anything so handsome for a
long time ours looked dingy enough
when | came home"
After a little pause he added. 81
know John Waters isn't any better able
to furnish his house in that style than |
am and the Brights and BENEFITS. too.
what rich and costly furniture they have
The truth is, Helen,.I don't think You
are quite ambitious enough about the an.
pearance Of things. have made money
in my business the last five years, and
we can really afford now to live little
more like other people. Don't you feel
a little mortified sometimes when callers
come p
. Not at all, Edward, because know
everything is in good taste and nice Or
der; aud as we make no preteDsions to
elegance, we are not ridiculous if we are
plain. But" she said, laying her hand
softly in her husbands, a." am ambitious
of one thing, dear Edward It's to make
a happy home for you and the children.
If | fail here, / shall indeed be bitterly
disappointed"
80, Helen, certainly our home is one
Of the dearest and best in the whole wide
world and know ii is your self-deny.
ing industry and affection that makes it |
so. No man loves his home better than
| do, but" he added laughingly, " | do
think it nigh: be made a trife happier
by some Brussels carpeting, and damask
sofas and curtains
" | don't think So" said Helen, land
that is why ! cling 80 fondly to this dear
old furniture it is so homelike, so full Of
charming and tender associations. Home
might be made more stylish, more snowy
and brilliant, but not more hoppy-1
doubt tbatl How cold and cherries
that elegant parlor Of the Benefits looks!
II is too handsome 10 be used, and the