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getting up he took hold of the back of his chair and in a twink- 

 ling it was converted into a step-ladder. Such a chair would 

 be a convenience in every house, as the housekeeper almost 



FIG. 72. CHAIR AND STEP-LADDER. 



Fio. 73. As A STEP-LADDER. 



daily needs to hang a picture, arrange a curtain, wash a window, 

 or reach a high shelf. The chair (Figs. 72, 73) can be neatly 

 finished, so as to be ornamental, and when not wanted as a step- 

 ladder can be used as a chair. 



Figs. 74 and 75 illustrate another simple convenience, and 



Fio. 74. TOOL-BOX CHAIR CLOSED. 



Fio. 75. TOOL-BOX CHAIR OPEN. 



may be used for a variety of purposes. If the farmer has some 

 mechanical skill and wishes to work evenings, he can use this 



