The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1870-09-16
Mistellanrous.
HOW TO BEGIN.
A Story for Young Married Folks.

A Story for Young Married Folks.
All Greenville knew Will Norton and
Kate Sedley were going to marry. In
deed, the parties most interested made
no secret of the matter. For months,
piles of snowy linen had been steadily
growing beneath Kate's nimble fingers,
and as for viii, he was equally busy.
And, for marvel, most people SEEM
ed satisfied, and agreed in saying what
a good match it was, and what fine
couple they would make. Kate was so
neat and industrious; not strictly beau
tiful, but with that natural loveliness
that youth, health, and sweet and
cheerful temper give to every woman.
And viii was steady, sensible young
man, with stout heart and broad
shoulders, with which to push his way
in the world.
They both brought into this mutual
partnership, together with the wealth
of loving hearts and strong, helpful
hands, little OF worldly gear. Willis
consisted of new and pretty cottage
every stick of which was laid with his
own hands-for he was a carpenter
and every room constructed with an
eye to the comfort and convenience of
its expected mistress. Kate's dowry
consisted of few hundred dollars, left
her by an uncle, and which was to be
hers at the age of eighteen, or ON the
eve of her marriage.
Kate thought the best use to put the
money to would be to furnish the house,
and so go at once to housekeeping, and
Will agreed with her.
Then came the all-important subject
of selections, for Kate had only a GER
tain amount, and was anxious to lay it
out to the best advantage. She had
neither mother nor sister, but fortunate
ly, Aunt Sarah, a kind-hearted, sensi-
bic woman, with no little experience
in such matters was on her annual
visit to her brothers. house, and she de-
termined to avail herself of her counsel
and assistance.
The old lady had been but few days
in the house, but her sharp, kindly
eyes had been sufficiently observing
SO she was not at all surprised when hel
neice said, with slight blush.
"I'm going to be married next month
aunty"
$50 l judged, from the appearance OF
things, my dear. And, unless my old
eyes deceive me, you will have good
husband"
"Will is one of the best and kindest
of men," returned Kate, with pleased
and happy smile. 81 only wish he was
sure of as good wife. You know the
money Uncle Eli left me? Will hal
built a beautiful little cottage, and
think of furnishing it, so that then W,
can 60 directly to housekeeping. And
as l shall have to buy good many ar
ticles, l should like your advice in ar
ranging and selecting them"
~ think your plan very good one
niece, and shall be glad to give you any
assistance in my power. 1t will be les
expensive than boarding, besides beinl
much pleasanter."
The next day Kate showed her aun
over the house, which had just beel
papered and blinded. The lower stor,
contained four rooms-parlor, sitting
room, kitchen and wash room-an,
above three chambers.
They looked very pleasant and con
| yaniant and Amt Sarah duly admire,
them, to Kate's great satisfaction.
''I shall have enough to furnish
very nicely" she said, "and shall tax
so much pleasure in selecting and al
ranging it,"
"You will have enough to make yo
very comfortably, my dear" returne
Aunt Sarah, "but you must not coun
on spending great deal for outsid
show"
"Oh, no aunt; 1 intend to do wit
things that are plain and inexpensive
until we can afford to have better.
think we will go to Browns first.
saw some nice carpeting and curtain
there, that will be such a nice mate
for the parlor and paper, and very res
/ sOnable they are, too"
. AS they were walking along, Aur
!, Sarah suggested that before purchasin
: she make an inventory of what she il
l. tended to get, together with the pric,
To this Kate agreed, though she wa
quite confident she had ample means
carry out the plan she had laid down.
II So Kate began to select furniture
first for the parlor, then the sitting
room, then the parlor chamber, jottin
down the price OF each article. The
then went home to dinner.
>, Aunt Sarah had promised to mal
out a list Of what kitchen furniture 81
would need, and after dinner she 81
down to redeem It. In the meantim
Kate at her suggestion, began to add u
~ the long row of figures that had bee
z. the result OF her mornings work. HI