Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-01-31

Mexican scrip, was asked by Mrs. M'Iangie II
he would no, have some love sauce with his
muffin pudding. George Juniper, rising wine
and brandy merchant, sang after dinner, WY
spirits are mounting, my hearts iuil OF gee,
'(eause and effect in one line, which Jane NJ
Tangle pronounced TO be the best song she ever
heard in her life; and Sarah, the youngest, IN
dismayed by her former failure in econ un A.
ria" consented to take the first in the switch
es' Glee," composed by King, if Mr.. Parsons
(son and heir Of Sir Peregrine Parsons) would
take the second. found by comparing little
circumstances together, that they had been
coming it over for weeks; and now discover
ed the secret Of Mrs. M'Tange's alteration OF
me at the Adelphi Theatre. had observed
Jane whispering to her mother between the acts
Significantly, and had overheard The words
"Sings bass" thought at the moment that
this was meant TO apply 10 Long Tom Coffin,
but now found that l was the hero Of the side
speech, and that had been complimented with
knife and fork in Russell place, in order to
grumble out, "When the Hurry burIys done"
Being in the main a good natured man when
nothing occurs TO yex me, made no objection,
and away we started with, "When shall we
three meet again." as loud as if nothing had
happened. After this ] left the three girls
fnmbling over music books in quest Of 20 Pa
tria ingi alta" "You will find ii among the loose
songs" said Jane to Sarah, where it occurred
10 me, it had no business 10 be. 1t farther oc-
Cured to me that my bass being ended, and
there being three girls and three young men,
exclusive of the author, was one too many
Accordingly kind Mrs. M'Tange called me in
to the adjoining drawing room, to get me out
Of harms way; and left the half dozen young
ones pinned two and two, as young ones should,
looking over operas, and hoping that Veluu
was not going to leave US.
Mrs. M'rangle now let me little int her
plan. ! took my seat by her on the sofa; and
while crimson ottoman propped her feet, she
opened after the following fashion:-"This is
the third year Of my continuance in town dur
ing the summer. After pretty regular run Of
the watering places, found them all, from Ju-
~ TO Septsmber, overslocked with other peo-
pies daughters, possessed Of greater personal
attractions than mine. One warm morning
was coming the matter over with MIR. M'Tan.
gle, at Donaldson's library, when it suddenly
occurred to me, tina, London in the autumn,
from the absence Of competitors would give
the girls reasonable chance. ] mentioned
the matter to Mr. M'rangle who caught at the
idea with alacrity. Poor mar! he never liked
the sea side. The sun put out his eyes, and the
absence of his ledger and day book gave him
The yellow jaundice. We accordingly resolved
to adhere to Russell place, Fitzroy square, thro'
good and evil report, from years end to years
end The scheme has, am glad to say, hither-
to succeeded. Young men are delighted with
dinner invitation in September and October;
and when you once have them, you keep them"
"rrue," answered !, shut what species Of young
men? People of fashion are killing game a
hundred miles off" "People OF fashion! peo-
pie Of fiddle stick" retorteG Mrs. M'Tangle,
az have no taste for the Lord Chsrleses and
Lord Johns Give me income. There is a
considerable portion Of good marriageable ma:
szr;: 4 sessssaszs s'ssssssssSotss.S" MO-"
be IN town during great pant OF the autumnal
season. have procured two sons In law al
ready, who came hitherto counting, with their
legs pendent from the top of the Tallyho Pad
dington coach, their descent, they had only TO
cross Fitzroy square, and here they were. You
may rely upon it, sir, the true way of attach
ing society is to give people dinners when no.
body else will" 81 highly approve of your
plan madam" answered /, rising t. take my
leave, 81 will recommend its adoption 10 Alder
man Hungeriord, now on his travels to Greece
in quest of Liberty and the picturesque. He
has several IN arriageable daughters. Our young
are flocking to Athens in shoals
a dinner party in the Acropolis will infallibly
do the business.