The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-01-26
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All Greeuville knew that Will Norton
and Kate Sedley were going to marry.
Indeed, the parties most interested made
no secret of the matter; for months piles
of snowy linen had been steadily grow
ing beneath Kate's nimble fingers, and
as for Will he was equally as busy.
And, for marvel, most people seemed
to be satisfied, and agreed in saying
what good match it was, aud what a
fine couple they would make. Kate
was so neat and Industrious; not strictly
beautiful, hut with that natural lowell.
ness that youth, health, and u sweet aud
cheerful temper gives to every woman.
And viii was a steady, sensible young
man, with stout heart and broad shoul.
ders, 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
habIs, little of worldly gear. Wills
consists Of new and pretty cottage,
every stick of which was laid with his
own hands--for he was house carpcn.
ter--aud every room constructed with
an eye to the comfort and convenience
Of its expected mistress. Kate's dowry
consisted OF a few hundred dollars, left
her by an uncle, and which was to be
hers ut the age of eighteen, or on the
vent Of her marriage
Rate thought the best use to put the
money to would be to furnish the house,
and to 60 at once to house keeping, aud
Will agreed with her.
Then came the all.importaht subject
Of selections; for Kate had only Ger.
tain amount, and was anxious to lay it
out to the best advantage. She had
neither mother nor sister, but, fortu
nately, Aunt Sarah, kind hearted,
sensible woman, with no little experience
in such matters, was on her annual visit
to her brothers house, and she deter
mined 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 her niece
said, with slight blush
IL am going to be married next
month, aunty |"
$50 | judged, from the appearance
Of things, my dear. And, unless, my
old eyes deceive me, you will have a
good husband"
'"Will is one Of the best and kindest
Of men," returned Kate, with pleased
and happy smile. ~ only wish he was
as sure Of getting as good wife. You
kkuowsthc money that Uncle Eli left me.
Will. has built beautiful little cottage,
land think Of furnishing it, SO that we
can go directly to house. keeping. And,
.as l>shall have to buy good many
things, ! should like your advice in Sc
lecting and arranging them"
I,think your plan a very good one,
niece, and shall be glad to give you any
assistance in my power. 1t will BIZ less
expensive than boarding, besides being
much pleasanter."
The next day Kate showed her aunt
over the house, which had just been
painted, papered aud blinded. The
ground floor contained four rooms, par
lor, sitting-room, kitchen and wash-room,
and above were three chambers.
They looked very pleasant and con-
.venient, and Aunt Sarah duly admired
them to Kate's great satisfaction.
al shall have enough to furnish it
very nicely" she said, "and shall take
SO much pleasure iu arranging and se-
lecting it."
You will have enough to make you
very comfortable, my dear" returned
Aunt Sarah, "but you must moi count
on spending great deal for mere out
ward show"
oh no, aunt, / intend to do with
things that arc plain and inexpensive,
until We can afford to have better.
think we will go to Browns first / saw
some carpetiug aud curtains there, that
will be such nice match for the parlor
paper, and very reasonable they are
100"
As they were walking along, Aunt
Sarah suggested that before purchasing,
sbc mako an inventory Of what she in.