The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-07-26

me. was accustomed to consider him as
a wild reckless fellow, who paid no more
| regard to the whole world than the world
to him. had never discovered the slight
est degree OF foppishness in his character,
but censured him for unseemingly care.
Iessness in his dress. He would keep an
old hat merely because it was old, and he
never laid by his old coat till the elbows
were in particular situation. His boots
had always appeared studiously unelean
and he really delighted to wear his cravat
awry. But Bob was now an altered man.
lie was aIrayed in costly suit, which ST.
lently spoke the taior's praise and one Of
Young's admired hats sat triumphantly up
on his head, with gentle and scarcely to-
be perceived inclination over the left eye.
His white cravat, exactly folded about his
neck, was curlously twisted into a knot Of
mathematical precision; and a brilliant red
breast pin, in the shape Of human heart,
shone sparkling upon plated ruales, must
exquisitely clean. Silk Stockings and
morocco pumps gave grace to his feet, and
he shook rich fragrance from a -handker-
chlef as white as the driven snow. was
amazed, and hailed HIM with looks and
gestures expressive Of astonishment
"Why Bob" lie ieigncd not to hear
me, and was quckenng his pace; but
did not intend he should SO easily escape.
"Why, Bob" ! repeated-"in the name Of
oil that's wonderful where are you agoing,
and what are you about TO do!" With IA
blush which his well applied handkerchief
could not wholly conceal, he replied
"Oh! only walking for air and exercise
that's ALL" "Oh! that's oil is it? won
der you don't choose buster scene for
your ramblcs; you certainly need not be
ashamed of your dress" Bob bushed ro-
ny red again, and stammered forth joke.
ayes | have turned dandy, just to bumor
lie hesItated a moment and bit his lips; but
suddenly assuming his natural frankness
OF demeanOr, addressed me as iolows;-
"Why my dear fellow, believe there is
no use OF concealing it from you any lon
ger; so | might as well confess at once"
"Coniess-what? "Why, that ] am g-g.g &.
going g'--"Why what's the matter--going
wherei" ITO be"--with increasing con
fusion. "To be--what:" "M-in M mar.
ried!' Alas poor Bob! He cast his eyes
bashiully upon the ground.--The glow
yet fingered on hls cheek, and he did look
SO tender and sentimental so full of sensi
blhty and love, that laughed till he was
compelled to join in the chorus--and we
had hearty roar together. Al length our
mirth became tumultuous in its expressions;
and allowed us breath to renew the con
versatlon. "What" exclaimed l., "you
have actually been ensnared by false, false
,oomen. "Yes, but And what will
you do with the cats and band boxes ~
"Oh be still" "With the old stockings
and cast off caps" "Oh! nonscnse!" bad
servants ?" Now my dear fellow
"And squallng ch,dren?" "As you are
brave be merclul!'
And with good natured langh at the
iicklcness OF human nature, | left hIm to
STEER in peace towards tho polar star OF his
existence.
saw him few days afterwards with
sweet girl hanging aHectlonately on his
arm and evidently making friend Bob a
very enviable person. | actually exper.
fenced towards him feeling of uncom-
n,a respect and touched my hat with
more reverence than had ever done be-
ioro