Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-06
DashiAg's Diary.

Teform-well, D
reform ones self; but doubt not, much easier to
form other people For instance, could sit down and
draw up complete table Of the requisites of gentle
man. Let me see-he must have uncompremisng
surance; consider all persons, especially the poor
made for his peculiar necessities when in public,
nopose the best with noble indifference the
Of others if indeed there's lady in the case
and she be pretty some little condescenson your
part may be necessary never smile at the theatre, nor
look serious at church, walk slow, rather saunter
along the Streets people may suppose you have bust
mess perhaps even think you tradesman; your coat
sleeve must fit, but confne you-t will make your
hands look red take rather long steps- has
zsilifare; collar almost invisible; do not suffer
the whiskers ath the chn-ts trop arouche
tobacco- discoors the teeth, spos the breath
and dires the vsage that you must soap wash
It, which is not correc-as the Purest water alone shosd
touch the "humsn face divine" Egad but this is. Sc
rioas AFFAIR." feel quite fatgued wonder how those
poor devils do who write for a lving-"John9
TEnter John -" Sir?"
Three friends dine with 6; have the wine
cooled the meat hottie dinner light and elegant you
are aware of my wishes''-
ITO reform, sir '"
mo foel-to do the thing correctly"
"You told me TO mention the reformation to you,
every well. tomorrow"
SIX o'cLocK-Tomlinson, Lewis, LIE Sage and
Dashing at table. John in attendance.
Dashing Tomlinson, permit me to send you some
of this Gentlemen make yourselves at home; this is
Bachelor Hall.
stand Monsieur a devenu modest
Dashing.-Me modest; what do you meant
LIE Sage-Only that if pretty girl looks at you, you
turn away blash sigh for the pleasures yoa have aban
xaoad return home, moralise and write your diary 60
20 bed at IL and rise at Sob mon Dieu!
Tomlinson.-Mr. Dashng, will you take wine with
mel Gentlemen, let ss drink the health of Mr. Dashng
and the President Of the Temperance Society.
lie Sage.-And Mr.. Dashing will OF course return
thanks fer the absent gentleman.
Dashing.-Willsgly, when the cloth is removed In
the meantime, you tell me- gentlemen who is this
Ii,tle prodipv Miss Dayenport1
LIE Sage-Oh, La Proaige; remember when was
In Europe about years since her play in little
half barn. half Theatre, Folkesone, Of which her
father the Manager. Her mother is onthe LondoR
boards where La Petite has attracted some attention.
Shalwe pass half hour the National presently?
Dashall.-Agreed, il you return after. Whatsay you
Lewis-I hate your little prodgies. l would as will
lngy a dancing bear. The stage is very well fer
those in the strength ana vigour OF manhood and tits
possible find pleasure in looking at sweet seventeen
or its representatives, but your petite prodiges one
might well go infant school At once. Neverthe.
less am at your service.
La Sage.-Bravo Neutrality-suspicious. agreeable.
have see. you under the table from the effect of wine
you have abused each mouthful half mad for girl
that you calling and you viii 60
che Theatre when you would rather go to school How
testify our gratitude for such eoupiaisance7
Dashing.-Here John. More wine
Lewis. Good.
lie Sage-Moneieur has lii his segar at both ends.
Lewis.-Good again / thought II tasted hot
lie Sage-Give Lewis 4 bumper of Eau de Vie to
cool his tongue.
Lewis-He, hel You seem TO have assumed new
Office. Were Judge i would pass sentence on you,
and then break jail at the same time and IT should be
Die Rec,sri Drops the floor. Dido dun
Dashing, Ito John)-Bear away the bodies Of the
slain.
Tomlinson.-Aye. aye. I'll help. Why, the wise
lie Sage is dormant Lewis passsnt, and If-why,
suppose to complete the fgure must be ceuchant for
can't stand up.
Dsshsll--Ahl Shakespeare. have motto, bah it's
Falstafrs.
" He who fights and runs away
Lives TO hght another ssy,
Bpt lac who falls "a. plaip.
VIII never rise to nght again.
However III be no deserer--a as he 10 endeavorng to
reach the table sumbles Lewis and FALLS bringing
with him the table cloth. decanters, and anA
John (musing--So, my masters are fallen. NV mas
ter, too i lock upos his reformation as Complete
Well then must proft.b their example, ssd take
lesson on morality but will take the decsnter at the
time one will help the other Applies the bottle
20 his mouth Port means wine, my masters. Sup
port am able. That max svpper,able and when the
wines in, il will, doubt be- indispensable. Falls
with the rest
Au revoir.
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