WORK TRUNK MAKER.
Work Trunk Maker
Work Trunk Maker
Come here, Emily, and tell me the name of this ware, as it is called."
"Tunbridge, I believe, papa," said Emily. "That is the principal place from whence all these beautiful boxes are brought to town," said Mr. Durnford. "Some are made of the lime-tree, and some of the box-tree. Here you see are work boxes, cotton and nettingboxes, writing boxes, all made at Tunbridge, besides a variety of smaller articles, all equally useful and ornamental. See, Maria, what an excellent imitation that trunk is of tortoise shell. Pray what is the price of it?"
"Eight shillings, Sir," replied a modest pretty looking young woman. Mr. Durnford paid the money, and ordered it to be sent home.
"Who do you intend it for, my dear?" enquired his wife.
"For those who shall best deserve it," said Mr. Durnford.
They now stopped at a maker of