The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-07-29

Paddy put on all his charms he mounted
a new gilt watch chain with seals; brushed
up his castor, leered, grnned, ogled, and
struttcd. In short he 50 wrigglcd himself
(as far as his stays weuld permit him to wrig-
gle) into Miss Biddy's good graccs, that she
really fancicd herself i'll love. Paddy made
his approaches skilfully, and at length pro-
posed an clopcmcnt to Grctna.-Miss did not
think the blacksmith genlecl, so Paddy was
obliged to consent to run to Paris. he Oh
ly question now was, to raise the wind
Paddy scraped, and begged, and borrowed,
and at lest, by letting his old father into his
scheme, contrived to sqeezc out of his saw
incs the ncedful for the excursion. When
ali was ready, Miss Biddy, under pretencc Of
sickness, retired early one afternoon to her
room, boltcd the door, and then, with all the
delightful and romantic joys of an clopcmcnt
bolted through the window into the arms
of her cxpectant swain, who conducted her
with protcstations of eternallovc toacovered
carr, intending to carry her to kingstown,
and thence to Liverpool. OFF they went, and
Paddy, elatcd blythe dexterity of his scheme,
prepared alettcr for old Stccplechasc, which
he threw in at Biddy window.
| The steamer soon waited thcT to Liver
pool, and thence they posted Off, as fast as
horses could carry them, 10 their deatina
ton.
The next morning carly old Stecplcchase
knocked at his daughters door, and, receiving
no answer, i'll Il twinkling forced an en-
trance. But the blvd had flown Paddy, S
letter lay on the floor before him. lie took 1t
up and read as tollows:--
| Dearest Dad elect--l)ontbe III pet at be
ing diddlcd. We have got, at least, Jour
teen or fifteen hours start OF YOU 50 you need
not waste your time and money i'll pursuit;
am going to be married at Paris, and to dc
the thing genteelly, SO that the family will
have no cause to be ashamed OF it. As what
is done can't be undonc, beg you will send
me, for my Biddy's sake, letter of credit
Oh Paris, as have only Just cash for the Jour-
ncy. ami your dutiful son-in-law elect.
p. O'DANDY.
"Stole away" roared out old Stccplechase
with a tremendous OATH "Thrown out
lockcycd by that - puppy But stop
let us have a look at the country;" said he
as he snatched up map. After moments
consideration, a loud tally tho proclaimcdhi'
raising hopes, that he should yet overtake
the fugitives. Lynch" said he " hardness
the black mare with all speed. All, the
ipuppy he wont jocky an old sportsman 81
casv' In such eXclamations he vented hi
feelings till the mare was hcoughtto the door
and he then drove 10 kingstown, which h
reached Just in time to step on board OF til
Bristol steamer. On his arrival at Bristol, h
posted without stopping at Southampton
where he found the steamer which runs iron
that place to Havre dc Grace. An offer Q
ESQ induced the Captain to put to sea wit
all possible expedition, and i'll the course 9
few hours he landed at Havrc. Hence hi
Journey 20 Paris was quickly made. II
then took up his station at Mcuricc's, and
having rcfreshc himself, quietly waited tn
arrival of the runaways.
In due time, up drove, with furious haste
a rumble tumble French Carriage, contain
ing the enamoured pair. Paddy handed on
his prize, full of triumph & cXultation, inhal
ing with delight the tickling sounds of Milo
.1nekatse from the positions. But sudden
ly appeared the horrible vision of old Steep
lcchasc. Miss Biddy went admirably throug
the regular form of loud scream, adroitl
fainting into the arms of a handsome Frcnc
GQrron, who stood near her. AS for Paddy
petrihed with horror. He seemed as thoug
he would gladly have disappeared. Irem
bling and pale, he glanced fearfully on tn
huge hunting whip which portentousl
swung to and fro in the fist of old Steccple
chase, who stood quietly with his arms kim
DO i'll front of poor Paddy, enjoying his tcrro
, and confusion. At length, to his lncXpressl
bic relief, old Stceplcchasc, in q tone OF moe
gravity, thus addressed him" Dearest, nc
: elect, son-in-law, don't be in pet at bein
: diddled. When you want to set the start G
an old fox hunter take care that you knoN
the country over " hich the sport lies. NOV
!, find the shortest way back to Dublin
troop"
Z Paddy needed no more He turned upo
5 his heel, and scarcely felt the heavy kick
old Stecplechasc' boot, which, applied to hi
rear, lifted him nearly three feet from tn
ground. The old gentleman leisurely rctnl
e ned with his daughter: and report says thu
+ Poddy O'Dandy was seen at kingstowi
sneaking out as a stecrage passenger troi
the Bristol steam packet, shorn OF all h
beams, having pledged, at Southampton,
o he could pledge topay the expense OF his pa
: sage home.
Y rryr rrnrxrN T1EAHT.