The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1867-10-10
NO 90.
A Sermon for the Disseminated.

The Boston journal relates the follow
ing incident, which may have an applica-
ton to persons further west
Not long since gentleman who owns
country residence became dissatisfied
and concluded that it was not the place
that suited him at all. He talked with
his vile and she gradually arrived at the
conclusion that the lawn was not what it
should be, that the trees were not suf-
ficently outrageous, and that various
details were wanting to make the place
acceptable. The couple having reached
this unhappy frame of mind became daily
more dissatisfied, and it was finally con-
cluded that the estate should be offered
at private sale.
After some delay the owner accidental
ly met Mr.. Samuel B. Walker, the WELL
known auctioneer, and informed him Of
his intention, stipulating, however, thaS
the advertisement should contain a full
description of place.
"You know" he continued, ethat I
don't want Tom. Dick and Harry run
ming down to inspect the place out of
mere curiosity, and as my wife says she
will not consent to pblic auction, pro-
pose to sell it at private SALE
81 understand" said Mr.. Walker. "I
will announce it in such way that, with
out naming the locality, it will attract
the attention of any one in want of such
country seat, and then they can apply
at my Office"
THAT is exactly what | want" replied
the gentleman, "and you had better drop
down and dine with me, and look it over,
SO that you can give good description"
"No need of that" replied the auc-
tioneer, "for you forget sold it to you
and | described it then, and | never for
get place | have once seen of course
| shall allude to its present condition"
Certainly" replied the gentleman,
and [ leave it entirely in your hands
though there is no immediate hurry, for
caunet give possessions at present"
In the course ola few days the gentle
man took up newspaper and read the
description of place which Mr.. Walker
style or the auctioneer. After perusing
it carefully and making note of the "gras-
sy Slopes" the splendid VISTA, and the
"conveuiences which grace the residence
of gentleman of wealth and refinement"
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 place should be. l will call
in at Mr.. Walkers, and inquire about it
this very day"
"Mr. Walker received his visitor, and
anticipating some congratulatory remarks,
asked him to take seat
"Mr. Walker" said the gentleman,
"yOu have advertised in tO-day's paper
just the place want"
Just the place you want to SELL" ad-
ded Mr.. Walker.
"No, sir, the very place want to pur-
chase" replied the gentleman.
(Which one do you mean? p inquired
Mr.. Walker, handing him a paper
"Why, this one, to be sure don't you
suppose | read it ?"
The auctioneer adjusted his spetacles
and looked broad at his latest literary
production. His spectacles fell from their
place to the tip of his nose, and peeriug
at his visitor, he burst into laugh, ex-
claiming, "Why, my dear man, that is
your place"
"My place." exclaimed the astouished
owner; my place let's see. Grassy
Slopes beautiful vistas,' 'conveniences-
of a gentleman of wealth >
"Why, yes haven't you charming
view of the ocean can't you look from
yonr dining. room window upon the most
beautiful lawn you ever saw - queried
Mr.. Walker.
well, so | do" added the surprised
individual, aud after a moments hesita-
tion he said :"Just make out your your
bill for advertising, for, by George, L
wouldn't sell the place for three times
what | gave for it,