Smyrna times., 1869-03-03

wards the point whence he had come, and the
others followed him. The walk was not long,
Tor at short distance from the dusty street
they came to cottage like mansion, before
which spread wide park, with neatly graveled
foot and carriage paths, along the border of
which grew all sorts of flowers and evergreens.
Thomas led the way up to the verandah, and
under the shade Of the trellised walk he stop
ped and pointed to some marble statues that
had recently been set up near an artificial foun-
tain
& How do you like those?" he asked.
Splendid" answered several
take great deal of pleasure in having
them there; and though they cost me quite
sum, yet do not regret it,
Next he led them into the house, and con-
Quoted them to a room which he informed them
was his own place of resort. The apartment
was spacious and airy, and the ceiling high
and treScOed. Around the walls hung several
splendid paintings, together with quite num-
Der OF very richly framed engravngs. At the
angles OF the wall were inches in which stood
chaSte and elegant statutes and busts One
side OF the apartment was wholly occupied by
library, within which were over a thousand
volumes OF good substantial works. On a wide
table were drawing, painting and writing ma
terlals, while In recess, constructed on pur
pose, stood beautiful house organ. Thomas
the doors was opened and female entered.
She started back on seeing such a party, and
would have instantly withdrawn had not the
host called her back
Here Susan" he said, "some of my
| friends have come to see our little cage-my
wife, gentlemen"
The young lady turned back into the room,
and with a sweet smile welcomed her husband S
guests She was lovely, beautiful woman,
/ Il
such tastes as Thornley, displayed.
Can we have some fruit?'' the host asked
after his wife had saluted the company.
Il think [ can find some, replied the wife;
and thus speaking she left the rOOm
Now, boys" said Thomas, you see here
some Of my sources of pleasure. | suppose
the articles in this room have cost me no less
than $4,000. 1t is quite sum but had mo-
ney to spare, and L laid it out after my own
tastes. You see that painting there over the
mantle. | bought that last week. it is either
one of Alorlllo S or most excellent copy, but
[ think it is an original. | bought it of gen.
tleman who attended the sale of an estate in
Seville, and this he obtained there. Did you
ever see such exquisite touches?
All admired the picture, and while they were
looking around upon the others, the young
hostess returned, accompanied by servant
bearing trays Of fruit. There were peaches
pears, grapes, and some excellent plums. The
repast was luscious; and when it was finished
Thornley, arose and asked his friends to follow
him into the garden. Here they found about
vineland and tillage, and looking neat and tidy
Here and there were little trelised arbors
within which were messy seats, while flowers
and grapes hung overhead.
" Here said Thornley,, 81 spend some o
my leisure time" and find much pleasure il
the cultivation of my fruit My wife attend.
to the flowers, while | attend to the trees anC
vines. While the sun shines we find comfor
here; and when the night comes we repair tt
our library, where reading and music give u
pleasure and profit. Then again. | sometime
have leisure hours from my business when tn
weather will not permit us to work in the gar
den. We then write, draw and paint. Blu
come, let US go in once more and you shall ex
anime my library.
The party repaired to the house, but cou
not stay long, for some Of them had engage
ments.
"And now," said Thornley,, after his friend
were ready to retire, you have seen my source
of pleasure. Every industrious man with fai
fortune may have the same, though many ma
not 20 so far as | have gone; but ] speak i
general terms. If | could only find pleasur
: in the sports you have tried to urge upon me
: you may be assured that would not only ioi
in them, but | should also pay my part of tn
: expenses checrfully. But such things have n
real pleasure for me-not generally. Once j
1t q while love to sail and | love social gather
n ings, but my fullest joy is here, with my wife
my books, my pictures, and my garden. NJ
e home is open to you whenever you may wis
q to join me in my kind of pleasure, and yo
:. may be sure you will ever be warmly received
And one thing will tell you. Ihave subscril
g. ed $1,000 to the new atheneum in the city, an
s. whenever any of you may wish to visit thel
!, and see the splendid specimens of art thel
collected, will give you @ pass.
The party had reached the verandah on the
70 way, but they hesitated, as though somethir
should yet be said. At length James Pear
20 said:
er "As commenced the discussion which HI
led to this pleasant visit, ought to speak VIII
~ l think to be truth now. Tom, you are righ
rs Your pleasure is suly better than ours, for
ie has more to it and-well may as we'll tell Il
~ truth-has more sense in it. I'll never FL
In fault with you again but one thing | will do
u will accept your invitation to spend an occ
ne sional evening here"
All agreed with Pearce and when they tur
ed away from ThOrnley's home they were wis
than before. They had learned what they b;
81 not previously understood and that was tn
- there was another kind OF real pleasure besid
In that which they followed.
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History or THE HABEAS CoRPUs.-Abo
$50 years ago, on an island meadow in the Ri
er Thames, still known as Runnymede, on d
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