Litchfield enquirer., 1833-04-18
FALSE FRIENDSHIP.

My uSdE UISuus you are D0HFt1iy W0I~ come to town-(said spruce dressed citi- zen as he helped his country friend to a. light from the staee)-pray come with me: expect you will make my house your home while you stay in town: there is nothing in my power will not do to make it agreeable to you. have depended up- on your company-my whole house is at your service."
 This over-acted complaisancc made mo . suspect his sincerity, or that he had some sinister point in view; so putting my ring on my finger, I followed him home. I am greatly obliged to you (said the country gentleman, as he sat down to the breakfast table,) the invitation you have given me is very acceptable; have lost the estate have so long been at law about, for want of sufficient evidence; and whel I have paid the costs, I shall not have more than two hundred pounds loft, with which mean to purchase an annuity; therefore l shall make your house my homo till can settle my affairs.' It may be- some time before you can settle your business to your satistactions replied the citizen, his features contracting into mild civility and I expect gentle. to take my first floor in about week; am very sorry cannot accommodate you loDger.'
 My dear Mr. WoIlet, cries the wife hast. lily entering, am vastly glad to see you.
 MT. Wollet has lost his law suit, my dear.' said the husband.
 The smile of welcome was instantly changed into look of famazement-she had advanced to give him her hand, but on his attempting to salute her; she withdrew her cheek, exclaiming, I am sorry for bis dis- appointment; and began to make the tea.
 He drank two dishes of tea; and then asked his friend to lend him two gnineas. He had it not in the house. Trade was very precariouS, again mentioned his ex- pecled lodger, and recommended mean room to his friend, at half crown per week, in an obscure lane in the city.
 Oh! self-intersst how dost thou dead- en every virtue. lead to hypocrisy and vice.. and make us what we should be ashamed to own-mean, avaricious, and nnfeeling. Would change the feeling heart for all the interested views this world affords 7- Oh. no !-Give me sensibil,yto feel an- others wo, and shall then feel as ought my own happiness, A.
 Ut is vexatious, said Mr. Violet, as he rose. lrcm breakfast, that cannot stay iIsre, as have no ready money to procure | q lodgiag.' No answer was nhades
 Can't have a room on your sec0nd floor, MT. Savealll r
 Really, sir, they are ali occupied.
 E do not know what to do; must beg you lend me half guinea till next week.
 cannot upon my word, sir.
 Mr. Wollet summoned up look of ex. pressivs contempt, and fixing his eyes on his false friend, cried-he who can refuse halfa guinea to my necessities, shall never share in my prosperity. Know, seifish man, have gained my case. and am at this moment master of two thousand pounds per annum. Then turning frons!themi he hastily left the house.
 stood for a moment to view their con- fusion they spoke not word, but giving each other tho keenest look of repfoach, separated in solemn silence.
 A certain rich physician, was lately complainingin cofes house, that he had three fine daughters, to when he should give ten thousand dollars each, and yet he could find no one to marry them. With your gave. Doctor" said an Irishmans who was present, stepping up and making very Irespectful bow, I'll take aeoEpts ot them ] if you PI0se."