Description of a Simple Rustic Dwelling
By
The Onion Staff
Even the toaster can't save this one.
Summary
The article describes a simple, rustic dwelling that is described as 'humble and rudely constructed' but offers basic comforts of warmth, dryness, and space to sleep on flax bedding for an evening.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledTis a humble and rudely constructed domicile, true, but 'tis warm and dry
there be space enough to lay your head on some flax and pass an evening's time
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