It was not my intention, to buy any thing, of course; for I was conscious of no particular want.

I only just wished, if any wish were really full formed, to see what was to be sold.
Scarcely had I entered the door, when a sofa, so nearly new that it hardly bore a mark of having been used, presented itself, and captivated my fancy.

The one that graced our parlor had grown somewhat out of fashion.

It was in good keeping, but rather plain in style: and, as we had recently treated ourselves to handsome new carpets, did not appear to quite so good advantage as before.

This one, to be sold at auction, was made after a newer pattern, and, as my eyes continued to rest upon it, the desires to have it in my parlor was fully formed.
I have said, that on entering the auction store, I was unconscious of any particular want.