I think it's that old theme that sex sells. He was so turned on by her sewing on this new Wheeler and Wilson No. 3 that he just had to have her. It soooo quiet, had the new sexy rotary hook and four motion feed. How could he resist. Hehe
Jorge
PS Found in this link: http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/Wheeler%20and%20Wilson.htm
"In 1866 the Company's range of machines consisted of:
No. 1 machine. The top of the range with silver plated fittings and available in a range of 11 different styles of cabinet work in Rosewood, Black Walnut or Mahogany.
No. 2 machine. With ornamental bronze fittings, there were only 3 standard styles of cabinet work although others could be supplied to order. ?The choice of woods was reduced to Black Walnut or Mahogany.
No. 3 machine The Basic machine with plain fittings again a choice of 3 styles of cabinet work from the two woods previously mentioned."
JorgeInSF