She dressed herself, and went out for the purpose of making a selection.
From this moment she did not hesitate.

Calling at a well-known carpet warehouse, she made her selection, and directed the bill, after the carpet was made and put down, to be sent in to her husband.

The price of the carpet she chose was two dollars and a quarter a yard; and the whole bill, including that of the upholsterer, would reach a hundred and sixty dollars.
When Mrs.Ellis returned home, after having consummated her purpose, the thought of her beautiful carpet gave her far less pleasure than she had anticipated.

In every wrong act lies its own punishment.

Uneasiness of mind follows as a sure consequence.