The Litchfield County post., 1827-12-06

day while musing on matters and things in
general, who should enter the room but Tom,
who, by the profoslnd obeisance at his en-
| trance, plainly informed the Major of the ma
ture of his errand.
well, Tom, whist is wanted of me, this
morning. said the MAJOR " ith his accustomed
smile and good nature any person wishing 10
see me?'
mo massa, rot that know of. came,'
said Tom. hesita:ingly, ito see If massa would
let me go down to w. this afternoon.
And for what purpose do you wish to 60
to that place 2 asked the Major.
why, massa, there are few of US going
from L. to w. where we have agreed to meet
ii company from III. ard Harry M. is to be
married to Peggy w. and then we have lit
tie bit Of a bail. .
But it appears to me you, wish to go al
most too Often. Don't you think so yourself,
| Tom?'
know massa,' said Tom, 4 have been
very often, hut if you will let me go this af-
tfrnoon, / shall not wish to go again this
winter
That's saying good deal, Tom, but sup
pose should let you go this afternoon, and
you should have an invitation to wait on Phil
lis to H. next week, think you yon could give
refusal and stay at home 2
%; yes masss' think could; know I
We'll, I'll try you, Tom, but how are you
why Ned P. has given me the offer of
ride with him in the Colonel's sleigh.
mo, Tom, that won't dot won't look
well-you shall go in style--it must not be
| said that Tom lOok'd inferior to any at W.
grin of thankfulness, and God bless you
Nasal stretched Toms mouth from ear
| to ear.
If thought continued the Major, that you
would be careful, and not cut up any of your
| negro capres, would let you have my new
sleigh, and bays, butt
If you will let me have them, interrupted
Tom, ! will be careful, promise you will,
NASSAU
We'll, Tom, you may have them, but re-
member; no running, no frolics; you know
| the bays are fiery, and you might find them
difficult to manage
| Ill remember massa, will!'
But thought you said yesterday, your
boots, were not done, and that you could not
have them until next week.
It's so,' replied Tom, but can wear my
shoes
No, Tom, you shall have my new beauti-
tul white tops, that were sent home yester-
day. said the Major, as he left the room, and
instantly returned with the boots in hand Il
think they will fit you exactly; here, try them
on
Tom obeyed. Il told you so,' said the Ma
Jor slapping Toms leg, there will not be
pair at w. which can compare with them &
and here opening drawer, ARE a pair of
white silk stockings to match
Thank you massa! you too good = was all
Tom could say.
Here Tom, said the Major, taking out his :
watch, while the gold chai,Sand seal dangled
IN ms hand, take this only remember and be
careful
| Tom Immediately proceeded to dress the
yellow buttons of his blue coat seemed to
shine with uncommon lustre; not spot was
to be seen on his white vest; his scarlet vel
vet breeches, over which the gold chain was
seen to advantage, assumed deeper hue;
his wide rufled shirt and the silk stockings,
and the white top boots, altogether. compile
ted costume which it was impossible for
one of his sable companions to behold with
| out envy.
| Tom was unable to repress his exultation
when ne examined his figure in the glass;;
'Phis' said he, never saw Tom S. look like
dis Often as Tom had harnessed the BAYS,
he never before led them forth with such tri-
umphant step. The harness glittered in the
sun-bells in profusion dingled--the waving
names, arched necks, and the prond neighing
and paving Of the high spirited steeds nearly
turned Toms head but the measure of his
happiness was not yet complete. until. when
putting the bays up to the sleigh, be beheId
his red breeches silver buckles, silk stock
lngs, and white top boots, reflected from
its high polished surface, in a manner that
plainly showed the mirror was held up to
nature
When every thing was properly arranged
smack went the whip. The bays set off at
full speed, and stopped not until they had fair
ly circumambulated the village, and Tom
found himself at Col. Ms door. Surprised
and delighted was Phillis to find her dear
Tom so completely metamorphosed. and she
lost no time in arraying herself in a cores
ponding manner, which, through the kind
ness of her mistress she was enabled COM
pletely to do.
Tom again traversed the village elevated to
the very summit, of self complacency, by
the attention paid to his splendid appearance.
AS soon as Tom had started. the Major re-
paired to the counting room, where as usual.
he was sosn joined BY number of good fell
lows lawyers, doctors. merchants, Sc. III
warrant said Judge w, those fellows
will have a high scrape--I am surprised to