New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-05
YELLOW IN DECORATIONS.

Few people in furnishing n winter house seem
to recognize the value Of yellow az an element OF
cheer in a room. particularly II the latter is In
clinod TO be dark The sunshiny effect OF yellow
damask for instance IL striking. especially II the
outer world is stormy and cherries. Going re-
Gently into little ycllow drawing-room on rainy
The contrast between the murky cold and slreahy
of the frclght on the satin ngures in the weave Of
the damask curtai ana chairs ana SOFAS seem,
ing almost like glancing sunbeams: had produced
an instantaneous enect on the mind and spirits OF
people present. The woodwork in this pretty room
cling for about ut five Zee, from the noor were.
above that. covered with the yellow damask TO The
covered with narrow moulding OF white forming
H ooped wreath OF flowers in siucco painted white
and placed directly on the damask. on this pretty
excellent advantage. The floor was Of inlad wood.
hshly polished and waved end covered only Win Win
pire. but a note OF true comfort was struck by
couple Of csGy o S r W before the
with Persian patterned silk were tufted and
stuffed until they were veritable nests Of comfort
pretty table covered with lace and linen cloth.
holding glii'ering tea equpage OF old English
s 5000 near al nand saGy or u nsG
screens completed the furniture The marked
feature Of the room was a number OF palms and
giant ferns. in vases. which gave almost tropical
look to the place and increased the Illusion Of
sunny brightness which the walls produced an
altogether delightful habitaton for wintry weather
FOR THE SAKE OF CONVERSATION.
Please talk said pretty American girl 10
shy young Englishman who was her neighbOr at
dinner. Mrs. A. invited me here especially to-
nigh; to amuse you and she will never forgive
If you look bored" The young fellow laughed.
- will do my best" he answered. but am
mouse. WIZ even now haven't an idea what to
say next"
Neither have l." said the Young woman de-
spairingly: but 1t is worse for than IL Is for
you. Tor II can't make you talk. at least seem
interested Mrs. \. will think am stupid. and will
not ask me mere any more and yet II is difficult
do not believe We have idea in common"
i suppose not acquesccd the young man cheer
ing content - devote himself to the consumption o..
a particularly good cntree witch placed before
him. The girl pondered.
do YOU know any poetry" she said suddenly as
If struck by happy thought.
Not a Line said the Englishman
But. slrc.y. you know something How about
tinued persuasively. The face OF the stod young
man frightened.
Why Of course" encouragngly Don't you
remember what he did?
Hickory dickery dock
The mouse ran up the"
Clock" exclaimed the Englishman and he fin
ished the rhyme without assistance. and with con-
siderable animation.
woman. clappng her hands: We are all right
now. You say line and then I'll say another
and Mrs a. will think 1t Is al congregation.
expect both know enough Mother Goose dog
gere 10 last through dinner"
What are you two laughing att" called out their
hostess minutes later. as the young .,nglishman
uttered truly British guffah over his version OF:
fIaa. baa black sheep.
Have you any WOOL"
Then. turning to her next neignbor she said con-
fdentially:
"Milly Brown is really perfect treasure. can
always depend upon her make thing go of
well, she has such a faculty for conversng.'