The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-09-06
HOW TO BEGIN.
A Story for Young Married Folks.

LII UhEEN lLlIE knew I'LL Nor
IN ton and Kate Sedley were going to
marry. Indeed, the parties most inter-
ested made no secret Of the matter. For
months, piles of snowy linen had been
steadily growing beneath Kate's nimble
fingers, and as for Will, 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 cou-
pie they would make. Kate was so neat
and industrious not strictly beautiful,
but with that natural loveliness that youth
health, and a sweet and cheerful temper
give to every woman. And Will was
steady, sensible young man, with al 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
a little of worldly gear. Wills consisted
of new and pretty cottage every stick
of which was laid with his own hands
for he was house carpenter-and every
room constructed with an eye to the COM
fort and convenience of its expected mis-
tress Kate's dowry consisted of few
hundred dollars, left her by an uncle, and
which was to be hers at the age of eigh-
teen, 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 onlya certain
amount, and was anxious to lay it out to
the best advantage. She had neither
mother nor sister, but fortunately, Aunt
Sarah, kind-hearted, sensible woman,
with no little experience in such matters
was on her annual visit to her brothers
house, and she determined to avail herself
Of her counsel and assistance.
The old lady had been but few days
in the honse, but her sharp, kindly eyes
had been sufficiently observing; SO she
was not at all surprised when her neice
said, with slight blush.
"I'm going to be married next month
auntyW
81 So I 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. ~ only wish ho was
sure of as good wife. You know the
money Uncle Eli left me p? Will has built
beautiful little cottage, and 1 think of
furnishing it, so that then we can 60 di-
rectly to housekeeping. And as | shall
have to buy good many articles,
should like your advice in arranging 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 less
expensive than boarding, besides being
much pleasanter."
The next day Kate showed her aunt
over the house, which had just been
papered and blinded. The lower story
contained four rooms-parlor, sitting
room, kitchen and wash-room above
three chambers.
They looked very pleasant and con-
venient, and Aunt Sarah duly admired
them, to Kate's great satisfaction.
81 shall have enough to furnish it very
nicely" she said, "and shall take SO
much pleasure in selecting and arrang-
ing it."
"You will have enough to make you
very comfortable, my DEAR" returned
Aunt Sarah, &" but you must not count on
spending great deal for outside show.
ooh, no aunt; intend to do with
things that are plain and inexpensive, un-
til we can afford to have better. I think
We will go to Browns first. 1 saw some
nice carpeting and curtains there, that
will be such nice match for the parlor
and paper, and very reasonable they are,
too"
AS they were walking along, Aunt
Sarah suggested that before purchasing
she make an inventory of what she in
tended to get, together with the price,
To this Kate agreed, though she was
quite confident she had ample means to
carry out the plan she had lain down