The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-04-12

timber abundant, place whelc nogs,
sheep, cattle and horses could be
raised with little trouble and less
expense; In fact, place where ev-
erything is just exactly right, where
even the children would be pretty,
stout and healthful. They rented a
farm Of some thirty or more acres,
bought two mules aud began prepa-
ratlons for a crop, for it was already
near the dawn Of spring. The house
they occupied was in many particu-
lars characteristic of majority OF
the residences of the country at that
time, was made of logs, and consist
ed of two rooms and o kitchen de-
tached. The fence aronnda .sii.e prem
Uses was in every respect substantial
and that around the house enclosed
ample ground for capacious yard
and place FOR flowers. A gate that
swung back on its hinges with great
facility and ease was in front of the
house, and one back of the house
that opened an avenue to the lot,
and one still at the back of the lot
that gave an entrance to the farm.
A cistern had been built under the
same roof of the kitchen and within
| five feet of the door; nice little
wood shed and a roof to shelter the
wagon from the beating rain and the
heating sun. The house fronted
toward the south and the front yard
received the full benefit of the genial
rays of the spring time sun and un-
der the vernal and fructifying show
ers Of April days the flowers grew
up rapidly and luxuriantly. On a
Sunday morning when the hectic
flush of early dawn was gradually
receding before the blazing light
| OF the rising sun, and the varied
notes of the mocking bird were float
ing out upon the clear air, and the
Irregular tinkle Of the COW bell was
heard afar off, Mr.. Inglewood, con-
scious OF their situation and condi-
istion, said, "Jinta, we will have To
make an extra effort this year. Our
expenditures have about exhausted
our little means, and we shall have to
work and economic and be able to
buy land next year." Mrs. gle
wood, noble good creature, merely
replied, Eyes, Gear" 1--WE cannot
afford to buy many dry GOO Mr.
Inglewood went on, "We must learn
| to be content with q few fine things
| till we get start In the world"
"You know" said Mrs. Inglewood
in her most winsome manner, ".that
Adtlie must have her usual quota OF
nice dresses and a hat every season,
so that she can associate and com
pare with the young ladies of the
nelghborhood." OF course she
meant by comparing with Other
young ladies, that Addie. her own
charming daughter of seventeen
should outshine ali the rest and be
the most sparkling jewel of the reti
nue., and if comparison should be
| instituted, others should be compar-
ed to her daughter. go, yes, but we
must make judicious purchases
said Mr.. Inglewood, $50 that the
smallest amount OF money will make
the greatest show. Some of the lit
tie children must 60 to school, and
that will necessitate a small outlay
sand VIC must attend church too, y
said Mrs. Inglewood. 30, we can
buy all the goods VIC want on time
that's the way they do in this coun.
try" said the old gentleman.
eve must not buy goods on time, "
said Mrs. Inglewood with an air OF
authority, ''the idea of being in debt
is simply dreadful"
This conversation ended in the
hustle and confusion consequent up
on arising from the bed and dress
ing for the duties and pleasures OF
the day. Things began in the usual
routine way in all well regulated
households. Mrs. Inglewood and
Addie went into the culinary depart
ment, where everything was kept in
perfect order, where every nipple
ment and vessel was kept exactly
in its place, where the litter hung on
a mai on one side of the stove, and
the shovel and tongues on separate
nails, on the other, where was box
for wood and another Tor kindling,
and still on down to the minutest
detail. The hum drum of trays,
pans, dishes, knives and forks, and
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