Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-12-09

The elder Mr.. Weller laid his pipe the table, and
stirred the fire with medi,aive visage.
While the old gentleman was thus engaged, very
unlocking cook, dressed in mourning who had
been busting about in the bar glded into the and
bestowing many smirks of recognition upon SAM silent
ly stationed herself the back Of his fathers chair and
announced her presence by a slight cough, the which
being dsregaraed, was followed by louder
"HaIIo !" said the elder Mr. Weller, dropping the
poker as he looked round and hastily drew his chair
away "Wots the matter nowl"
Have a cap OF tea, there's good soul, replied the
buxom female, coaxlngly.
81 Won t. replied Mr.. Weller. in a somewhat bois
ferrous manner, "I'l see you Mr.. Weller hastily
checked himself and added in low tone, "fsrder
dust"
"oh. dear, dear how adversely does change peo-
pie r. said the lady, looking upwards.
Its the only thing twixt this, and the doctor shall
change my condition." mu.tered Mr.. Weller.
al really never man so cross" said the buxem
female
'Never mind-iis all for my good vich is the
reflection With witch the penitcnt schoelboy coforted
his feens ven they logged him." rejoned the old gen.
teman.
The buxom female shook her head with a compass.
sionste and sympathsing air and, appealing TO SAM
enauired whether his father really ough 10 make
effort 10 keep up, and not give way TO that owness OF
spirits
oYou see, Mr.. Samuel" said the buxom female, as
was telling him yesterday he nil feel lonely, he can't
expect but what he should. SIR bur hc should keep up
good heart, because dear me, I'm all pity his
loss and ready do any thing for him and there's
situation IN lie so Dad, MT samuel, that can't be
mended. which 10 what very worthy person said TO
me when nay husbaHd died" Here the speaker, put
ting her hand before her mouth. coughed again and
looked affectienately at the elder Mr.. Weller
As don't rekvire any o. your conversation just
now Mum, will you have the goodness TO re tire .
CURED Mr.. Weller in a grave and steady voice.
"we Mr.. Weller" said the buxom female, I'm
sure only spoke you out Of kindness"
"Wcry likely, Num-" replied Mr.. Weller " Sami-
vel show the lady out and shut the door artcr her"
This hint was lost upon the buxom female, for she
at once left the room, and slammed the door behind her
upon which Mr. Weller. senior falling back in his chair
In a violent perspiration, said,
Sammy, IL wos to stop here alone veek-only
vun week, my boy-that ere ooman nd marry me by
force and violence afore il over"
"Wot 10 she 90 very fond on you r. enquired Sam.
Fond y replied his father, ] can't keep her away
from me- i'll was locked up in FIRE proof chest With
patent Brahmin, she a find means get me, Sam
my"
'"wot thing il is TO be sought arter !" observed
Sam, smiling.
!" dent take no pride out il, sammy" replied
Mr. Weller, poking the fire vehementy, its horrid
sitiwstion I'm aetiway drove out o house and home
b. II. The breath scarcely your poor mother
nlaw's body, old CONAN sends me pot o. Jam,
and another pot o Jelly and another brews blessed
large jug o. camome tea, vich she brings in With her
own hands" Mr. Weller paused with an aspect ofin-
tense disgust and looking round, added in whisper,