The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-04-20


February number of that admirable periodical the
Pickwlck papers,
"Now," said Wardle, after substantial lunch
with the agreeable items of strong beer and cherry
brandy had been done justice to, what say you te
an hour on the ice? We shall have plenty OF
time"
"Csptal," said Mr.. Benjamin Allen.
"Prime" CALCULATED Bob Sawyer.
!" You skate, of course Winke?' said Wardle.
"Ye-yes; oh, yes" replied Mr.. Wrinkle -
am rather out OF practice" ~,
"Oh, do skate Mr. Wrinkle" said Arabclla y
like to see it so much" ~,
"Oh, il is so graceful" said another young lady.
A third young lady said il was elegant ana y iou' :"
expressed her opinion that it was "swan.,he W.,
81 should be very happy, Pm sure, sau W. '''i'
" reddening shut have no skates m,d,o had 90,
This objection was al onco over. lfuiiulc iau 70.
a couple of pair, and the fat boy annou'iced Una.
there were half dozen more down STAIRS wneIea,
Mr. Wrinkle expressed exquis''o uo''s' w N
exquisitely uncomfortable. ~, L.. :.
ice: and the fat boy and Mr.. Weller having shovel
ed and swept away the snow which had fallen on 1t
DURING the night Mr.. Bob Sawyer adjusted his skates
with q dexterity which to Mr.. Wiakle perfectly
marvellous and described circles with his left leg,
and cut figures Of eigh and inscribed upon the ice,
without once stopping for breath, great many other
satisfaction of Mr.. Pickwick, Mr.. Tupman, and the
ladies which reached pitch of positive enthusiasm,
when old Wardle and Benjamin Allen, assisted by
the aforesaid Bob Sawyer, performed some mystic
All this time Mr. Wrinkle, with his face and hands
blue with cold, had been forcing glmblet into the
soles OF his feet, and putting skates on, with the
points behind, and getting the straps into very
eomplicae and entangled state, with the assistance
of Mr.. Snodgrass who knew rather less about
skates than Hindoo. At length however, with the
assistance of Mr.. Weller the unfortunate skates
were firmly screwed and buckled on and Mr.. Wrinkle
was raised to his feet.
"Now then, sir" said Sam in an encouraging
tone, "off with you, and show 'em how to do IT..
"Stop, Sam, stop" said Mr.. Wilkle, trembling vio-
lendy, and cutching hold of Sans arm with the
grasp of drowning man. H wv slippery IL is
Sam"
"Not an uncommon thing upon ice SIR replied
Mr.. Weller. "Hold up, sir"
This last observation of Mr. Wellers bore refer
ence to demonstration Mr.. Wrinkle made at the IN
staHt of frantic desire throw his feet in the air,
and dash the back of his head on the ice
"These-these-are very awkard skates am they
Sama inquired Mr.. Wrinkle, staggering.
"Im Altered there's orkard gen'lm'n in EN-,
SIR" replied SAM
aNow, Winkle," cried Mr. Pickwick quite uncon-
scious that there was any thing the matter, Come;
the ladies are all anxiety"
eyes, yes" replied Mr. Wrinkle with ghastly
smile. "Pm coming"
"Jast agon' to begin" said Sam, endeavorng to
dsengage himself Now, sir. start off,
ing most afiectionaely 10 Mr.. Weller, e. find I've
col couple of coats at home that don't want,
Sam; you may have them, Sara"
"Thank'ee sir" replied Mr. Weller;
"Never mind touching your hat SAM" said Mr..
Winkls, 6~e.Ay. % yea aeed N. take your hand away
to do that meant TO have given you five shillings
this morning for Christmas-box, Sam. I'll give il
to you this afternoon, Sam"
dYoure VERY cood sir" replied Mr. Weller.
"Just hold rue at first, Sam; will you?" aid Mr..
Wrinkle sThere-thats right. | shall soon get in
the way of it, Sam. Not too fast, Sam; not too fast. "
MI. Wrinkle, STOPPING forward with his body halt
doubled up was being assisted over the ice by Mr..
Weller i'm a very singular and un-swan-like manner,
when Mr.. Pickwick most innocenty shosted from
the opposite bank
"Sam!
"Sra" said Mr.. Weller.
"Hcre. want you"
"Let 90, sin" said Sam Don't you hear the gov
ernor callin3 Let go, sir" -.
self from the grasp of the agonzed Pickwlckan; and
in so doing administered considerable impetus the
unhappy Mr. Wrinkle. With an accuracy which no
degree ofdexterty or practice could have insured that
unfortunate gentleman bore swiftly down TO the
IRE of the recl ut the very moment when Bob Sawyer
was performing flourish Of unparalleled beauty
Mr.. Wrinkle struck wildly against him, and with a
loud crash they both fell heavily dewn; Mr. Pick
wick ran 10 the spot. Bob Sawyer had risen TO his
feet bat Mr. Wrinkle far too wise TO do any thing
of the kind in skates He seated on the ice,
king spasmodic efforts 10 smile; but anguish de-
pcied on every lineament OF his counlenance. =,
"Are you hurt r. inquired Mr. Benjamin Allen,
mot much" said Mr.. Wrinkle rubbing his back
very hard.
al wish you'd lei me bleed YOU" said Mr.. Benjamin
with great eagerness
aNo, thank YOU" replied Mr. Wrinkle, hurriedly.
al really think you had better" said Allen.
"Thsnk YOU" replied Mr.. Wrinkle; I'D rather
not"
"what do you think, Mr.. Pickwickl' inquired
Sawyer. :,
Mr. Pick wick was excited and indignant He
beckoned to Mr.. Weller, and said in n stern voice
Stake his skates oft"
"No, but really had scarcely begun" rcmonsrated
Mr. Wrinkle.
aTake his skates off," repeated Mr.. Pickwick
firmly.
The command was not TO be resisted. Mr.. Wrinkle
allowed Sam to obey IL, in silence.
"L.ift HIN up" said Mr.. Pickwick. Sam assisted
him TO rise.
Nj. Pickwick retired for few PAGES from the by
stnnders and reckoning 10 his friend to approach
6xed a searching look upon him. and uttered in low
but distinct and emphatic tone, these remarkable
words:
"You're humbug sir
"a what p said Mr.. Wrinkle, starting.
"A hu,nbug sir. will speak palmer Il you wish
with these words, Mr.. PiclSwick turned slowly or
his heel and reioined his friend
While Mr. PICK wick delivering himself OF Tho
scn;imcn, Just recorded, Mr.. Weller and the lat boy
having bv their Joint cndcayors cut out slide, were
cxereisag themseIvcs ihercupon IN very masterl,
and .br,ll,ont manner Sam Weller in particular
was Il, anla wing thn, beautiful faa Of fancy sldini