American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-06-18

full 10 the face who when she had little recover
ed from her confusion. and struggling to withdraw
her hand, in tone of alarm said You are misa-
ken sir - What replied he is il possible my
DEAR that you do not know me - Indeed do not
SIR. Neither do you,' said the parson, good
morning madam ? and making acrimonious bow,
| he walked deliberately away
Being one time on visit to friend in Brechn,
he bad walked out and leaning upon the parapet OF
the bridge, was INDUCING in view oil the romantic
scenery around him, when two dashing bucks came
up, riding at full speed, but upon seeing him, check
ed their horses, and one of them addressed him.
saying Well Father Grey Beard, how far have we
to ride - You are just midway, gentlemen re-
piled MIR ---, with easy coolness.-s How the
d. do you know that said the other; you nei-
Their know whence we came nor whittier We are GO
lug - Oh, know both very WE'LL retorted the
parson; you galloped from the gbbet at Aber
deem and are now riding post haste to the gallows
at Perth; hope you will not be disappointed
One day indulging in solitary walk he deviated
from the high road and entered the pleasure grounds
of country gentleman, whose urbanily had often
been severely tried, by the freedom taken aud the
depredaons committed on his pleasure grounds
by idle and mischlevous strollers. He had that
morning several fine towering shrubs torn
down and their branches strewed in the walks al
circumstance which every admirer OF nature will
acknowledge is very provoking. 1t was under this
irritation OF mind that the proprietor. followed by al
servant, met Mr. - sauntcring carelessly along
The minister was not personally known TO The gen.
tleman and his dress gave indication of his rank
or office, AT this rencounre, the following dialogue
Is said to have taken place which, if not related
per6atim, IS correct as to substance. (The differ
emf nterlocutors will be easily distinguished by the
reader.) sWhere are you going sir ?'-' am Just
taking walk - You must so back Do you
want any thing with me at home sir - This is no
road'-'I think you are very far mistaken for to
me /; seems an uncommonly fine adj. tell you
sir, this road was not made for idle srollers II
There has been much labor lost then, for il is only
such you and that have leisure to look at and
enjoy the beauties around U.S. You are d-dl
mpertnent fellow who the devil are YOU - H.
am the servant of very different master from yours
i may Judge from the language you adopt and
as consider swearing as afford neither argu Il
nent nor entertainment, | bid you good morning :
When the parson had turned upon his heel and .
walked oil the gentleman inquired OF his servant il
he knew that strange fellow Oh sir it is Mir
he Minister, replied the mental The squire was
low struck with confusion, ard ready to bite his
ongue IN vexa ion, he had often heard OF Mr. - 4
md wished tor an opportunity of forming an ac.
luaintance with him Having thus committed him
ell, he obeyed the Impulse Of noble and generous
mind by following hard after the clergyman and !
pologzing Tor his rudeness concluding by saving
hat the only way IN which Mr. could assure :
i'm OF forgiveness, was by naming day on whit :
Z would dine with him The invitation was ac- ;,
eped and the parties became intimate friends eve,
fter.