The Hillsborough recorder., 1867-09-04
HOW TO BECOME CoNTENTED WITH
ONES OWN HOUSE.

UNE UWN uuUoE.
Not long since q gentleman who owns
country residence, became dissatisfied, and
concluded that il was not the place that
suited him at all. lie talked with his wife
aud she gradually arrived at the conclusion
that The lawn was not what /. should be,
That the trees were not sufficiently umbra-
geous, and that various details were want
Ing TO make the place acceptable. The
couple having reached this unhappy frame
of mind became daily more dissatisfied, and
il was finally concluded that the estate
should be offered at private sale.
After some delay the owner accidentally
met Mr.. Samuel A. Walker, the we'll known
auciioneer. and informed him ol his intsn-
ton, stipuIating, however. that the adver-
iisement should give full description OF
The place.
"You know" he continued, that
don't want TonI, Dick aud Harry running
down to inspect the place IRON mere curio.
sity. and as my vile says she will not con.
sent to a pubic auction. ! propose 10 sell
il 81 private SALE"
al understand" said Mr.. Walker. al
will announce II in such way that, with
out naming The locality, II will attract The
attention of any one IN want Of such q
country seat, and then they can apply al
nv office"
THAT 10 exactly what want" replied
the gentleman, /" and you had better drop
down and dine with me aud look IL over.
so that you can give II y good descrip.
ton"
." No need OF that" replied the auction.
Ger, . lor you forget sold il 10 you. and |
described IL then, and | never forget a
place have once seen; of course | shall
allude 10 It's present condition.
" Certainly" replied the gentleman,
"and leave Il entirely ia your hands,
though there is no immediate hurry, Tor |
eanaot give possession al present"
IL The course oi Few DAYS the gentle
man took op = newspaper and read a de.
scription oi place Which MIR. Walker had
advertised. II was IN the peculiar style
a the auc,icnrer. After perusing il care
iully. and making no,e OF the grassy
slopes" the "splendid ,istss." and the
+" conyeniences which grace the country re-
sidenee of gentleman Of wealth and re.
hnrment." ne read IL aloud 10 his vile.
That is just the place We want" she
said.
My idea 10 a dot" added the husband.
"of what a place should be. Twill call ~
At Mr.. waIker's and inquire about IL 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 70 days paper
jusi the place I want"
Just the place you want TO sell. " added
Mr. w.
No sir. the very place | want 10 pur.
chase," replied the gentleman.
" Which one do YOU mtAn I" inquired
<alr. w. handing him paper.
Why. this one. 10 be sure don't you
suppose l tead IL !"
The auctioneer adjusted his speetarles
snd looked broad at his la'est literary pro.
dnciiou. llis spectscles fell from heir
place TO the zip VI his nose. aud pecring ii
bis visitor, he burst into q laugh, exclaim
ing. "why. my dear man, that's your
place"
My place." reiterated tho astounded
pwner; my place; let's see. Grassy
Hopes beautiful vistas.' .conscnicnces II
gentleman Of wealth. &C.
WHY, yes; haven't YOU a charming
lew Of the ocean. don't you look from
uur dining room window upon the mnst
bsautifal lawn you ever saw :" queried Mr..
Nv.
"well, so ] do" added the surprised In.
sidusl, and after moments hesitation
'e said, lust make out your bill Tor ad.
frrtising and expenses. for. by George, I
ouldn't sell the place Tor three times what
gave for it, Boston Jsurnai