Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-09-06

mott had supposed their meaning TO be
large items had been struck out of his bal
ance sheet, and instead of being million.
aire, he was now gentleman of hand
some property. Belem Castle, had been
sold, and he now lived at Richmond, as
hosPltabe as ever, and was considered o
great addition to The neighborhood. Itook
the earliest opportunity of going down to
see him. Oh, my dear Reynolds, this is
really kind of you to come without invita-.
ton. Your room is ready, and bed well
aired, for it was slept in three nights ago.
Come--Mrs. Willemott will he delighted
to see you.'
found the girls still unmarried, but thew
were yet young. The whole family ap.
peared as contented and happy, and as
friendly as before. We sat down to din.
ner at six o'clock; The footman and the
coachman attended. The dinner was
good, but not by the artistic ertraordinaire.
praised every thing.
| Yes,' replied he, she is very good
cook she unites the solidity of the Eng.
lish, with the delicacy of the French fare,
and, altogether think it decided i'm.
prouement. Jane is quite treasure AZ.
ter dinner he observed, 'Of course you
know | have sold Belem Castle, and re.
duced my establishment? Government
have not treated me fairly, but am at the
mercy of commissioners and a body of
men will do that, which, as individuals, they
would be ashamed Of The fact is, the
odium is borne by no one in particular,
and it is only the sense of shame which
keeps US honest, Pm afraid. However,
here yon see me, with comfortable for.
tune, and always happy to see my friends,
especially my old schoolfelow. Will you
take port or claret. BY the by, do you
know--l'll let you into a family secret !;
Louisa is to be married to a Colonel vii.
ler--an ercellent match. Ii has made us
all happy"
The next day we drove out, not in an
open carriage as before. but in a chariot,
with a pair Of horses.
these are handsome horses observ.
ed |.
YES replied he, / am fond of good
horses; and, as | only keep pair have
the best. There is certain degree of
pretention in four horses | do not like-it
appears as if you wished to overtop your
neighbors."
spent a few very pleasant days, and
then quilted his hospitable roof. A severe
cold, caught that winter, induced me to
take the advice of the physicians, and pro.
coed to the south of France, where | re.
manned two years. On my return, was
informed that Willemott had speculated,
and had been unlucky on the Stock Elk.
change; that he had left Richmond, and
was now living at Clapham. The next
day met him near the Exchange.
Reynolds, | am happy to see you.-
Thompson told me that you had come
back. If not better engaged come down
to see me | will drive you down at four
o'clock, if that will suit.
1t suited me very well and at four o.
clock | met him according to appointment,
at livery stable over the Iron Bridge.
His vehicle was ordered out, it was phm.
ton, drawn by two long tailed ponies-alto.
gether very neat concern--we set off at
a rapid rate.
They step out well, don't they? We
shall be down in plenty Of time to put on
pair of shoes by five o'clock, which is
our dinner time. Late dinners don't agree
with me-they produce indigestion. OF
course you know that Louisa has got lit.
lie boy
did not; but congratulated him.
yes; and has now gone out to India
with her husband. Mary is also engaged
to be married-a very good match-a Mr..
Rivers, in The law. He has been called to
the bar this year, and promises well. They
will be little pinched at first, but we must
see what we can do for them.'
We stopped at neat row of houses,
forget the name, and, as we drove up, the
servant, the only man servant, came out,
and took the ponies round to the stable,
while the maid received my luggage, and
one or two bags, containing few extras
for the occasion. was met with the same
warmth as usual by Mrs. Wiemott. The
house was small but very neat /; the rem
nants of former grandeur appeared here
and there, in one or two little articles, ia
vorities of the lady. We sat down at five
o'clock to plain dinner, and were atten-
ded by the footman, who had rubbed down
the ponies and pulled on his livery.
"A good plain cook, is the best thing af-
ter all,' observed Mr.. Willmo,t. Your
fine cooks wont condesend to roast and
boil. Will you take some of this sirloin
The under cut is excellent. My dear,
give Mr.. Reynolds some Yorkshire pud.
ding
When we were left alone, after dinner
Willemott told me, very unconcernedly, of
his losses.
1t was my own fault said he, / only
wished to make up little sum for the girls
and risking what they would have had,
left them almost penniless. However we
can always command a bottle of port and 0
beefsteak, and what more in this world car
you have? Will you take port or white
have no claret to offer you.
We finished our port, but could per-
ceive no difference in Willemott. He was
just as happy and cheerful as ever. lie
drove me to town next day. During our
drive, he observed / like ponies, they
are so little trouble; and prefer them to
driving one horse in this vehicle, as | eau
put my wife and daughters into it. It's
selfish to keep carriage for yourself alone
and one horse in four wheel double
chaise appears like an imposition on the
poor animal
went to Scotland, and remained abou
| n vear On nv return. I found that my