New-York tribune., 1841-05-22
BARNAB Y r I D G L {.
BY CHARLES DICKENS, ESQ.
CHAPTER XIX


DOLLY N,RDExs pretty little head yet bevlldcTed o!
reccccons of the party and her orght eyes
Yet cazzeG by crowd OF images, dancing before mem
Ike notes IN the sHnbeam>. among which the eifgH OF on
partner particular did especially figure the same oe@
young coachmaker Ga master IN his own ngh) who had
her understand when he handed her INTO me cl1
parting that Ii his fixed resolve 10 neglect MS ousI-
ness from that time and die slowly for the love OF her
Doys head and eyes, and thoughts, and seven senses
all a OF uter and confusion Tor which inc
party accountable although II three days ou
when, she sitting essy breakfast, reading all
Of fortunes Chat Is say, OF married and flourish
ing iorune) the Crognd eli her eacup step was hear
in the workshop and Nh Edward Chester descr!ee
through the glass dor, standing among The rusty locks ana
keys Ike love among the rosrs-or which apt comparison
the historian may b. take any credit 10 himself
the being the INVENTION sentimental mood oil te
chase and modest Mggs who, beholdng him from the
doorsicps she then cleaning did, her malcen med-
tation. give ut;erancs the smile
The ock>mh, who happened AT the moment 10 have his
thrown upward and ms head backward, IN an intense
coInmunlng with Toby, did his visitor, un:h Mrs
Warden. waichfu than the rest, had desired SIN P
pertt open the glass door and give him admssonirom
which uuteward circumstance the good lady argued (cr she
could dedsce precious moral from the most trl!ns
evcnD that draught OF small ale the morning
observe pernciouS IrregIous, and Pagan CUSTOM
the relish whereof should be left swine, and Satan or at
least Popsh persons. and should be stunned by the
righteous work of sin and evil She would no doubt
have pursued her admoalon much farther and wond nave
founded long list OF precious preceps OF nesi'ma-
Die value bgt that the young gentleman Standing by IN
somewhat uncomfortable and discounted manfer while
read her spouse this lecture occasoned her 10 orng II
permanent conclusion.
m sure you Il excuse me. SIR said Mrs. Vardcn n.
rising and curseying warden very thoughless and
needs so much remindng-Sm, bring chair here :
Mr. Tappertit obeyed, with flourish implying that he
did so, under protest
And Won can 90 SIM said the locksmih
Mr. Tap;erit obeyed again. still under protest and be-
taking himself he workshop, began seriously Ia tear
that he might fad necessary to poison his master before
MS time
In the meantime Edward returned suitable replies 10
Mrs FadenS courtesies and that lady frightened up very
much that when he accepted dish of tea from the
fair hands of Dolly, she perfectly agreeable
am if there anything can do-Farden or !,
or Dolly eiher-to you any time, you have
only To say it, and It shall be DONE, said Mrs Y
g am obliged 10 you, SUR, returned Edward.
" You encourage 10 say that have come here now TO
beg your good Offices
Ms Warden was delighted beyond measure.
a. 1t occurred 10 me that probably your far daughter
might BE- going the Warren, either to-day or tomorrow
said Edward, glancng Dolly :" and if So and you will
allow her to take charge this letter, Maam you Will
oblgc me more thaS can tell you The truth Is, that
while very anxious should reach rs destination,
have particular for trusting TO any other cor
vcyance; ;hat without your help, am wholly at a
loss
''She was not going that way sir either to-day or to-
morrow. indeed all next week, the lady graciousy
reoneJ, bat shall be very glad to put ourselves cut
OF the Wy your account and You wish It, YOU may
depend IL going to-day ! on might suppose, SAID
Mis-. Warden, fTowniHg her husband, from Warden
sitting there gum and silent that he objected to this
ranasment but yol mind that, II please
It's his way home. Out OF doors he can be Cheerful!
and tFlkative enough
Now the fact was that the unfortunate locksml bless
ing his find his helPmae in such good huInor had
been sitting with beamiDg face, hearing tbs discourse
with Joy past all expression Wherefore ths sudden at
tack quite took him by surprise.
Nv dear Martha he SAID.
.'Oh yes dare say interrupted Mrs. Warden. with a
smile OF mingled scorn and pleasantly. Very dear; Se
all know that
No. hut my good soul said Gabriel, lyon quite
mistaken. You are. indeed. was delighted 10 ind you
50 kind and ready waited my dear, anXiousy, assure
you, hear what You would say
You waited GnXlou>ly' repeated Mrs. v ! Is
Thank you Warden. You waited you always do, that
might bear the blame, ii any OF It. But am used
TO it, said the LADY, wiih kind OF solemn litter and
that : my comfort
Let me CIV you my word, my dear, lnerposed MS
vile with christian smile. that such discussions a. these
between married people, much better LETT alone There
fore, you please, Warden, we Il drop the SUBJECT have
30 wish 10 pursue il. could might say great deal
But would rather rot. Pray don't >ay any more
Il don't want to say any more" reJoned The goaded
lochsrnlth
Nor did begin Martha, added The iocAsnih, good
humoredy. - must say that"
You did not begin it, Varden! exclaimed ms wife
opening her eyes wide and looking round upon The CON
pany as though size would say you hear this man You
did no; begin IT, Warden! But you shall not say was out
Of temper " you did begin It, oh dear no, not you
my dear
Well, well SAID the loclsmIth :. Tha; : settled
then
Oh Vs. rejOined his wife quite Ii YOU Ike io
say Dolly began IL my dear shall not contradict you
know my duty | need know IT, am ain often
obliged 10 bear it in mind when my inclination perhaps
would Or for the moment to forget il Thank you, Var
den" And So with mighty show Of humility ana for
gyeaess she folded her hands and locked round gan
win smile which plainly said Ii you desire 10 Sc
the first and foremost among female martyrs, here she j.
IL view
This lille incident, illustrative though it was Of Ms
Vardens extraordinary sweetness and amably, had &C
strong tendency check the conversation and to dscon
cert all parties but that excellent lady, that eEiy tr"