Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-23
OFFICE. 30 SOUTH STREET,
Baltimore, Md.
A Story for Christmas, 1865.

A radiant December morn, the refugent sun rays
gliding the spires of the metropolis, and decking its
dull pavements with golden jewelry. The spirit Of
the glorious day infused its brightness into the hearts
of the multitude. who wended their way inspired
with new lfe by this draught of light and beauty.
group of oungers occupied the steps of the Gilmor
House and Leonard Oakley, in passing, recognized
his old friend Smith-the veritable John, of stored
fame. The pair shook hands cordially.
Fine day said the latter, by way of salutation.
why how smiling you look, he pursued, contem-
l,latng 0akley's cheerful physiog.
Yes" conplacently responded the other. THE
fact is, I'm particularly happy
"The secret ?" queried Smith-but hold!" / have
it! You have made a fortunate spec, in OIL
Nothing Of the kind; don't dip in the article"
Then you've q contract-Government, perhaps"
..PshaY don't you know the days for those things
have gone by?'
True"
mo, you haven't guessed; but for all that, I'm
happy. Now for the reason. It's holiday times and
I'm going to play Sir Bountiful
"Oh, is that all ?" exclaims Smith. with moody
sigh.
'All?" It's quite enough think but say, what's
the matter with you' Considerably downcast, now
take a good scrutiny"
simply" retorts the ubiquitous Smith. Pm
miserable"
And what is the trouble? interrogates his friend,
''0h, the old story"
Domestic trals?'
Yes you have hit it. Wife sorry she ever mar
riedl More trouble and more to do than any other
woman in the world! Family cares, family sewing,
family needs from morning until nighti'
II sympathize with you"
"Sympathizei ah! but you can't guess the half of
it. When married believed firmly and fully that
| should always be Of sufficient consequence in my
own house to have my wife devote at least ten
in +ba dny m my hutOo yEel
preach, coax and demonstrate, and the only reply
shat meets my grievances is that she hasn't time
Oakley bent his brows in earnest thought, while
Smith relapsed into a gloomy silence
Suddenly ray of light irradiated his companion 5
countenance. Eureka" he burst out joyfully
Smith, my dear boy, relief for all your diff
cultes. You want and must have reversible feed
in your family"
"A ,cho,E" gasped Smith. in utter amazement.
"a reversible feed. Once in possession, farewell to
all your trials and discomforts This the work
right or left you please, keeps it out Of
at will, and is easily managed you cannot fail to
comprehend it. have lived through all the woes
you have depicted. and might still be suffering but
for this marvellous invention"
Explain yourself" persists the mystifed Smith.
at has attachment-a seif-ddjHsting shuttle
that prevents all tiresome snarling and swapping.
and insures steady, smooth movement you will not
fail to appreciate"
But what in the world do you mean" calculates
his now thoroughly bewildercd companion.
"a veritable little beauty-she is called Florence
the Florence"
Are you insane?" mutters J. s. "Do you forget
my wife is slightly, inclined to jealousy? Why, man
alive, you are patching up an arrangement to make
my hon positive Tophet!"
Oakley, absorbed in his mental contempatons.
scarcely hears his friends remonstIance. but seizng
him by the coat sleeve, excaims, Come along; can
soon show you how it works, am convinced my ad
vice will prove blessing to you.
"A curse. rather groans the unhappy john But
whittier are you leading me?'
"0nIy few doors from here-l55 Baltimore street."
Like lamb being led to the sacrifcal altar, Smith
gives himself up to his companions guidance.
Perfection itself, pursues his relentless captor.
prehensibe."
Smith enters the mystic presence like one Supplied
There said his tempter, with genial glance Of
Where ?'' murlnured the victim of this Mephis-
There! Are you blind? Can't you see?"
"Why-why-wh why"-responded Smith, stammering
sesaruly and loSkng wonderfully confused-"Why
Certainly i is-the Florence"
Why Why ddn't G;1,t. you fs5 tell me?'
After little reflection, Smith concluded he had
better coincide and keep his misunderstanding Sc
but in time he recovered to see the truth of his friend
argument ana profit by it. He fell in love with the
facilities to STITCH hem guage tuck and fell, and be-
fore he LETT the establishment dispatched of the
sisterho0d as Christmas souvenir to his grumbing
He parted from Oakley full Of hope
When next they met his trst greeting was L owe
you a. thousand thanks! Yonder," pointing in the
and harmony. The Florence is a priceless gem.
If | had my way. every Benedict in the Monumental
household. am so happy and delighted with the
new state Of things at home. that feel if could
mas except the merits of the Florence Sewing
Machine. ja20-eotf