Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1823-04-05

u'tTNCI HuSt OF OaU G0l6tS AROUND
them, who are ready to submit TO any
degradation, for the chance Of corner
in their will. Their peculiarilies are
studied their opinions subscribed to, &
their peevishness humored; in short, all
that is grateful to one party, & degra-
ding to the other. is put in practice, for
remote prospect at q legacy which they
may never receive; or III the hope Of
proIi;iag by that friendship which they
may. never secure Il i. amusing to ub-
serve the attention they pay to the
grabbed G rsus, vixen they have the
good fortune to have him under their
roofs. His predictions aud antipa-
thies are carefully studied and they
lay wait beforehand for every express
ion That may eulighten them On the sub
iects of his Iikings aud oveybs. On
that day the children are unzIes tem-
porary banishment, lest their prattle
should disturb the comfort of their
guest. who remarked how much he hat
I'd the sqnnlling OF brats. The snug arm
chair Ii placed by the FIRE with an extra
cushion Sc a footstool 6, he is listened
To as Sir Oracle, with CAVITY and
Difference that would provoke the RI
sibility Of n Stole. Let il not be ann>
posd that these preparations for his
comfort are regarded with the compia-
ceney they would seem 60 deserve. 1t
is not in his nature TO be satisfi fed. Hal
a key. Eumphi can't say like tur-
key. Never liked it, since Alderman
Ia 81 t.. a.
stick, because he knew was partial to
the breast. You've got NJ scles. Ia!
I'm fond Of soies. Never touch salmon,
and hate tnrbot." Z" Really. Pm vc-
ry sorry thai" ''Dsre say you are.
Can'i help ny aver>iona, you know.-
Never mind, I'll Try next course.-
Ducks ie never eat ducks. Too
strong for me. I'll Try your beef. Must
trouble you ssain. Always eat it uD-
derdone. Wouldn't give GS for it
ihcut the gravy. Take pcase did yon
says Can't near pease; don't agree with
me- 'Spnragls M, hate 'spara>
gus You may help mo to potatoe.--
Very watery, though. Marrow pod-
ding? M, TOO rich. Flain pudding
No; not rich enough. Don't distress
ynurse;f. Make good diaaer yet
III raj, for She cheese. Can manage
10 hil Up with bread and cheese
You've got no Stil;on, see. Ha! love
Slilton." I'm sure il I'd known-.''
S'Gh, never miud; I'iI take bit Of yeur
Cheshire. Too new though; and t'olh>
eE's too add Dear n, - exclaims the
l.
s"eh All indifferent dinner. Aud real
iy Battered myself had nil Your pa>
in;e 20 nicely" Dare say Won cid,
Madam Cant help these thinss. you
koow. Generally make q good dinner
at home. ihough." Wen suppose the
cloth cleared, and the vine and dessert
on the table. These are honored viii!
a few encomiums; int. by the ,ia,e he
has swaiiowei q bottle, his rusge,.ness
sotiens in;O compiaeent egoti.m.-
"Su?pose you've been at tie bank. to-
day, sir" says mine host, with d sim
pes. Yen moneyed gentlemen are al
ways 1T the bsnk.'' ION yes dous q
trifie this morning; made few hun
dFrds, Like :: l;ilie exercise tha, way,
y Il
hit Of amusement Cor me. ana hch.s to
pass away time" &" Very pretty pas.
time, Si., thinl'' Ela hp. Won
are righ,--you are light. Come, TN
give you the old lady of Tbreaineeiiie
street. I'll drink bcr hrmper. tao'
I Cant say much Cor yOur port. Come.
fiji, GH." "Wiih al! 10Y heart, sir
Here's TO the good old iads of Threpdc
needle.streeI. wish were IL her
good sraces,''-" Time enough yet
Tot snug corner for you in a certain
bit Of pepper. " Much obliged to YOU,
sir, I'm sufe. Don't expect such a
thug, assure you. Hope you may
iive many years to enjoy your wealth. .
/, Hope l may. Dare ssy | shall. Nrt
very old, you know. Only IS. Hear
~ rs buck. no wife TO perp)ex me:
10 ch;idreu to vex me. Free as air
Cant Fret, you know. Care for moth.
inS. so as can keep biz in the bnnk.
aud take y glass with Friend, Friends
are better than relations. Thank the
. Lord, I've mona TO trouble me; and
when die''~Pray heaven it be many,
many years first" adds the Toad Eat,
er, with sympathising SWIVEL "When
die, say. those most respected
shall be rewarded. / don't forget kind,
ness" Nay, I'm sure you don't. Come,
sir, fill his is gloomy subject.-
he idea OF your death makes me mel.
aneholJ." And me, too, I'm sure -
adds his spouse, lifting her handker-
chief to her eyes:
Andf there's noting there,
She ;oipeS tia. nothing Hence.