Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-25
A Story for Christmas, 1855.

radiant December morn, the refulgent 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 life by this draught of light and beauty
group Of loungerS 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 salutaton.
why, how smiling you look he pursued, contem-
plating Oakleys cheerful physiog.
Yes" complacently responded the other. The
fact is, I'm particularly happy"
"The secret?" queried Smith-but hold" I have
it! You have made fortunate spec, in OIL
Nothing of the kind; I don't dip in the article"
Then you've u contract-Government perhaps"
"Pshawl 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."
''0h, is that all ?" exclaims Smith. with q moody
sigh.
"All2" It's quite enough think; but say, what's
the matter with vour Considerably downcast now
take good scrutiny"
Simply" retoru the ubiquitous Smith. I'm
miserable"
And what is the troubls!" intsrrosatss his friend
"Oh. tho old story"
Domestic trials7"
ried! More trouble and more to do than any other
woman in the world Family cares, family sewing.
family needs, from morning until night"
II Nmpathize with you"
"Sympathise! ah but you can't guess the half of
it. When married. I believed firmly and fully that
should always be of sufficient consequence in my
own house to have my wife devote at least ten
IN tha dov IN iaty hpt ruan
preach. coax and demonstrate. and the only reply
that 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
countenance. "Eurekar' he burst out, joyfully
Smith, my dear boy. see relief for all your diff
cuties. You want and must have rsvsrsi6h feed
in your family"
"A phut" gasped Smith. in utter amaiement.
"A reversible feed. Once in possession. farewell to
all your trials and discomforts This moves the work
right or left you please keeps it out of your way
at will and is so easily managed you cannot fail tc
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.
1T has an attachments scJ-adJustino shuttle
that prevents all tiresome snarling and swapping
and insures steady. smooth movement you will moi
fail to appreciate"
But what in the world do you mean? ?" calculates
his now thoroughly bewildered companion.
"A veritable little beauty-she is called Florence
--ths Florence"
my wife is slightly inclined to jealousy? Why,
alive. you are patching up an arrangement to make
my home positive Tophet!"
Oakley, absorbed in his mental CONCENTRATIONS
scarcely hears ms friends remonstrance, but sezing
him by the Goa coat sleeve exelams Come along; car
vice will prove blessing to you
"A curse. rather" groans the unhappy John. "Bu
..OnIy few doors from here-155 Baltimore street.
Like lamb being led to the saerifcial altar Smith
r h% h' Sa 4sis ,,Do,
Ornamental, graceful, and yet so simple and com
"ThereW said his tempter. with genial glance o
"%hsrs7 F. murmured the victim of thi. Mephi,
kThere! Are you blind7 Can't you see?"
"Why-why-why"-r Smith, stammerini
fsarfuliy, and looking wonderfully confused-"Why
that's Sewing MachineI
Certainly it is-the ,Florsnce."
""WhyI VIII didn't d;a1!t yNS Isa tell ms?
After a little reflection, Smith concluded he ha
better coincide and keep his misunderstanding a Sc
but in time he the truth of his friend
argument and profit by it. He fell in love with tn
s.mpie yet elegant mechanism of the Florence it
fore he left the establishment dispatched one of tn
ssterh9od as Christmas souvenir to his grumblin
He parted from Oakley full of hope.
you Iney thsnks %s s t Il
direction Of ssrthy abiding pads a !, p pesc s
Ard harmony. The florenee is i priceless I gem gem
b. Bsnsds in The e
If inns an 50 hfbDPy boPgy and deshed
d s % Nothing Rcn f as as if dS2., S0H
ne. except the merits of the Florence SEWN
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