The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-08-15
How to Become Oontented with Ones Own
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From the Boston Journal.l
Not long since gentleman who owns a
country residence became dissatisfied and
concluded that it was not the place tn al
suited him at all He talked with his WI fe
and she gradually arrived at the conclusi) IN
that the lawn was not what it should | e,
that the trees were not sufficiently umbr a.
geous, and that various details were want
lug to make the place acceptable. The
couple having reached this unhappy frame
of mind became daily more dissatisfied, and
it was finally concluded that the estate
should be offered at private sale,
After some delay the owner accidentally
met an auctioneer, and informed him of his
intention, STIMULATING, however, that the
advertisement should give full description
of the place"
''You know" he continued, ''that / don't
want Tom Dick and Harry running down
to inspect the place from mere curiosity,
and as my wife says she will not consent to
a public auction, propose to sell it at pri-
vate sale"
II understand" said the auctioneer; 81
will announce it in such way that, with
out naming the locality, it will attract the
attention OF any one in want of such coun-
try seat, and then they can apply at my Of
fee. " ..s,.
That is exactly what | want replied
the gentleman, land you had better drop
down and dine with me and look it over, 80
that you can give it a good description"
''No need of that, replied the auctioneer,
''for you forget that sold it to you, and
described it then, aud | never forget place
| have once seen; of course | shall allude to
its present condition"
Certainly" replied the gentleman, sand
| leave it entirely in your hands, though
there is no immediate hurry, for cannot
give possession at present.
In the course of few days the gentle
man took up newspaper and read de-
scription of place which the auctloneer
had advertised 1t was in the peculiar
style of the auctioneer. After perusing ii
carefully, and making note of the grassy
slopes" the splendid vistas," and the
''conveniences which grace the country res
idence of a gentleman, OF wealth and refine
ment," he read it aloud to his wife.
THAT is just the place we want, she
said.
'.My idea to a dot, added the husband,
''of what a place should be- | will call IN
at the auctioneer's and inquire about it this
day"
The auctioneer received his visitor, and,
anticipating some congratulatory remarks
asked him to take seat"
''Mr. w." said the gentleman, ''yoC
have advertised in to days paper just the
place want
''Just the place you want to SELL" added
Mr.. w.
''No sir, the very place want to pur
chase, replied the gentleman.
(Which one do you mean?' inquired Mr.
w, handing him paper.
.'Why, this one, to be sure; don't yot
suppose | read ltF"
The auctioneer adjusted bis spectacle'
and looked broad at his latest literary pro
duction. His spectacles fell from their place
to the tip Of his nose, and peering at III
visitor, he burst into a laugh, exclaiming
why, my dear man, that's go@r place.
ssMy place." reiterated the astounde'
owner; H'ny place; let's see. grassy slopes,
| beautiful vistas, conveniences Of q gen
tleman Of wealth, etc"
"Why, yes; haven't yen q charming vio'
of the ocean; dor't you look from your din
ing-room window upon the most beautiful
| lawn you ever saw?" queried Mr.. ".
..Well, SO I do, added the surprised 10
dividual, and after moments hesitation h
said: '.Just make out you. bill for advel
Using and expenses, for, by George,
wouldn't sell the place for three times wha
l gave for it