Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-07-30
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HOW TO LIKE ONES OWN HOME.

HOW TO LIKE ONES OWN dOME.
Not long since, gentleman who owns 9
country residence became dissatisfied, and
concluded that it was not the place that
suited him at all. He talked with his wife,
and she gradually arrived at the conclusion
that the lawn was not what it 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
lit was finally concluded that the estate
should be offered at private sale.
After some delay, the owner accidental
ly met Mr.. Samuel A. Walker, the well.
known auctioueer, 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 public auction, I propose to sell it al
private sale"
81 understand" SAID Mr.. Walker. 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 9
country-seat, and then they can apply al
my Office"
"That is exactly what I want" replied
the gentleman, "and you had better drop
down and dine with me and look it over, &c
that you can give it good description"
"No need Of that" replied the auction.
eer, s'for you forget sold it to you, and
described it then, and I never forget q
place have once seen; of course l shall
allude to its present condition" ;.
"Certainly," replied the gentlemen. ''and
I leave it entirely in your hands, though
there is no immediate hurry, for I cannot
give possession at present"
In the course of few days, the gentle.
man took up newspaper and read des:
cription of place which Mr.. Walker had
advertised. 1t was in the peculiar style Of
the auctioneer. After perusing it careful
ly, and making note of the grassy slopes,
the splendid vistas,' and the 'conyeniences
which grace the country residence of gen.
tlenan 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. I 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" added
Mr.. Walker.
"No, sir, the very place I want to pur-
chase replied the gentleman.
(which one do you mean 7" inquired
Mr.. Walker, handing him paper.
"Why, this one, to be sure; don't you
suppose l read it p
The suctioneer adjusted his spectacles
and looked abroad at his latest literary pro-
duction. His spectacles fell from their
place to the tip of his nose, and peering at
his visitor, he burst into laugh, exclaim-
ing, ."Why, my dear man, that is y0ur
place."
"My place" reiterated the astounded
owner; ''my place! Let's see: Grassy
Slopes beautiful vistas,' 'conveniences of
q gentleman of wealth, ETC."
"Why, yes; haven't you a charming
view of the ocean don't you look from your
dining-rodm window upon the most beauti-
full lawn you ever saw" queried Mr.. Wal.
ker.
"Well, so I do" added the surprised in
dividual and, after moments hesitation,
he said: 'sJust make out your bill for ad-
vertising and expenses, for l wouldn't sell
the place for three times what gave for it. "