New-York tribune., 1841-06-10
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CHAPTER XIII.

world condescended 10 dwel-the world being then as
now Of very limited dimensions and easily odged-wheh
Mr. Chester recncd upen sofa IN his dressng-rooH III
the Temple entertaining himself with a book
He was dressng it seemed by easy stages, ana nav
np performed half the Journey was taking oHg rest Co-
peiey ared his legs and ecln the trlncst ashio
Of The day he had yet the remainder OF his toilet TO perform
The coat was stretched like refined scarecrow, on ITS
separate horse the waistcoat displayed TO the best
advantage The various ornamental articles OF dress were
seyeray set cut in mos, lNring order and yet he lay
dangling his legs between the sofa and the ground as IN
tent upon his book as f there nothing before HIM
at pon my honor" he said at length raising his eyes 10
he ceiling with the air of who was rejecting seri-
oasy what he had read; upon my honor, the most
nastcry composition the most delicate thoughts the fheS'
code Of morality and the most gentlemanly sentiments IN
Ae unyerss, Ah Ned Ned ! if you would but form your
mind bv such precepts should have but one common
feeling on ey ry subject that could possibly arise between
u'
This apostrophe addressed like the rest OF his re-
marks empty Tor EDWARD was not present. anu 'e
father quite alone
"My Lord Chesterfield" he said, pressing h hand ten
derly upon the book he laid II down, III could ba
have proed by your genius soon enough 10 nave iota
my son the model you have ett 10 all wise iahes' pom
he and would have been rich men Shakespeare was un-
doubedy very fine in his way Milton good, though prosy
Lord Bacon Deep and decidedly knowing but the writer
who should be his country pride, my Lord Chesterfield
He became thoughtful again. and the 'oothpck was IN
9. though, was ioe ably accomplished of the
world he connuel Iadoreu myself that was pretty
well versed in 2 those e arts and graces which dlstih
ouis men of the world from Doors and peasants, and sepa
rate their character from those intensely vulgar sentiments
which are called the NATIONAL character Apart from any
natural prepossesson in my own favor believed was
Sill, in every page of this enlightened writer, ina some
captivating hypocrisy which has never occurred 'e me oe
fore or sone super.iive piece OF seshness to which
was utlev stranger should quite blush Tor myself oe-
fore this siupendous Tcature it. remembering his precepts
one mah blush at any thing, An amazing man! noble
man indeed any King or Queen may make LORD, ont
only the Devil hnseland the Gracescan make Ches-
erfeld'
Men who are thoroughly false and hollow, seldom try to
hide those vices from themselves and yet IN the very act
oayowng ,hem they lay claim to the virtues they eish
mos; to drspise For say they, this is honesty, ms
sirul All mankind like MS, but they have not lle
capdor TO ayow it The they affect to deny the eN
ence OF any sincerity in the world, the more they woua
h tbouoh TO possess IN It's boldes shape and this an
Unconscious compliment truth on tho part OF these PM
Osophcrs, which VIII turn ue anSh against iei 10 '
Day of Judgement
Mr. Chester having cxtoled his favorle author above
reced took up the book again IN the excess OF his admit
ration and was composing himself tor further perusa OF
lis sublime morality when he was DISTURBED 0! NOISE al
the outer door occaSloned 1t seemed 10y 'he enoeVors
o his serao, 10 obslruc the entrance OF unwecome
Vsiter
hour for an mporunate credi,or," he said, raising
his eyebrows with as nolent expression ol wohuo as
if the noise we're in the street, and with when ne ao
no, tho smallest persopal concern " Much after their ac-
cus,omed time The usual preence, suppose no oono'
sheavy payment to make tomorrow. Poor ielio"' ne
loses tiuc and time money as the good pfo'elo says
| never found 1t out, though. Well, wna no" ~"
kaow am not al home ~
a man Sir" replied the servant who was TO the uli
scool aSd negligent in way his master has b0Gsht
home the rdng-whip you lost The o'her Gay .o!u .;,
you out but he said he was TO walt "'iie o'o"
IN, and would Mt 90 III DID
"He quite right" returned his master, ana yo" ie
abockhead possesiug TO judgement or discretion what
ever Tell him 10 come and see that he ruDS us S"s
for exactly five minutes lrs -,
The man laid the whip the char, ana whdfe"' 4"G
master who had only kcard his foot upon the ground ana
had NOT taken the trouble round and look al h,
shut his book and pursued the tram OF ideas his entrance
had disturbed =,
eli time were money!" he said, handing MS shuiooA,
"Iwoud compound with my creditors, and give .hen-e'
me see-how much oay There S my nap after dinner
honr-,hey re extremely welcome 10 'hs'' @AN ~
make the most oi it, In the morning. between my seaN
last and the paper could spare them another hIu. IL
the evening before dinner say another !lnee ~" :;
Gay. They might pay themselves IN cais WIN i"'' 50 -
twelve months. think shall propose 1t TO 'hen' A' NY
ceniaur are you there " ~ - ,
'HeSe am replied Hugh stirling in, followed by
dog, as rough and sulen IS himself; land rouoe ehorsl
I've had to Get here What do you ask me 10 come io
and keep me when do come -
Ny GOOD fellow, returned the other, raising MS neat
ale from the cushion aud caelessy surveying MN IRON
top to toe am delighted you and 10 have IN you
beng here, tbs verS best proof ihat you are not Ae u'
az IN we'll enough said Hugh, impatenty.
sYcu look perfect marvel OF health. Sit down.
''I'd rather stand, sa'd Hugh
psase yonrse my good fellow, said Mr. Chester,
;ns slowly pulling off the loose robe he and si,tin
down before the dressing glass Please yourself by al
Means
Hssing said this in the polest and blandes tone pSss
bic he went on dressing and osk no fufsner no'ce OF III
guest who stood in the spet as unce''aia "'s "
fera,, IL. frnfo
Are you going TO speak me- master = he said ai'e
long silence
"Myworhy creature returned Mr. Chester, you a;, a,
little rafed and out of humor III wat uH you '' 4''
yourself again l am in no hurry" ,s,.s ~