The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-09-21
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'OhJep h.hah Judge of Israel what treasure had st
thou!
Mr.. Quick cLitlc Quickly had also a Treasure ,
namely one fair daughter, the ,ohich he {oped pas.
sing soelp-too WE'LL 1t followed, then, that she
was in infancy so humored peted, and spoiled,
that in comparison with her wild and whimsical
desires the famed requisition of the stop tile of
the chimney was moderate and justiiable de-
mand.
One day, friend dropping in upon Mr. and
Mrs Quick at their dinner hour, found these fond
parents and their treasure already seated at table
although the dishes yet uncovered. The hos
p liable couple insisted their friend particIpa-
ton oftheir homeIy meal; and he in compliance
with their wish, took the fourth side of the board
Immediately opposite TO the young mistress Of the
house Nhen about six years of age,) who, by the
right custom and her own soverei ign will, chose
day by day. whatever position caprice loo spec
ulatons, connected with certain edibles, pointed
out to be most desirable; and there the high chan
OF the little despot ordered to be placed On
the present OCCASION having foresaed her dinner
by eating lump Of cake, which bad paIed her ap
petite, and rendered the present meal a super iuity
the little dear seated next to her doating father
as a mere locker on.
The mnin dish upon the table, when uncovered
excited the curiofi,y of Miss Quick, who either
had not seen the joint before, or had forgotten the
name OF il, which she now eagerly demanded; and
upon being told that it was a sadd lie of mutton she
stood up, and promptly announced her intention to
ride upon it forthwith. TO this preposterous recre
alton the parents were fam 10 intreat The little
imp's forbearance. In vain; for she declared sad
dies were mado to ride upon, and to ride she was
resolved. After much ado, her patient father and
IL H. n
the seat she aspired to, and the Inconvenience like
ly TO arise from such exercise, would distress her
and spoil her frock, the djficu lty seemed sur
mounted and the child desisted from further Impor
tuntv; but Immediately alter, percevng the dish
almost OVERLOOKING with tho juice of the mutton,
she cried out, ooh let put my foot in the gra
tvy!' The father, albeit not unused to such eccen-
trio fancios, little startled his sDcet pets
novel desire, and exclaimed in tone of assumed
wonder and of depreciation ,My precious looc, what
a preposterous thing you propose! it's quite out Of
the question. Now be dear, good child and let
me help Mr. - to mutton 'Oh!' reit
Grated the little TREASURE, WILL put nv feet in
the gravy FIRST!
In vain the devoted parents argued, threatened,
and coaxed; in vain promised that the NEXT day,
when they were without visiter, she should do
more determined opposition the SWEET LITTLE AN
yelled out her wishes in such piercing KEY,
that her mother, very mild hammered person, adj
dressed her husband, 'My dear Mr. Quick, I'm a.
frad we shall have NO peace until we allow the
dear CHI lid to do she likes well but my love
urged Mr.. Quick, in reply, little ashamed of their
mutual weakness before their guest, what will Mr..
--- say to such proceeding? 1t is really so
IMPROPER
Mr. -- willing to see 10 what extent parent
al folly could go, withheld both his opinion and
permission, preferring state of neutrality: and
Mr. Quick, finding the little yrants determination
warmer every minute, and the mutton cooler, pro
posed compromise, namely that the LITTLE OAR
! LING should have another dish brought in, and
placed in corner Of the with some OF the
gravy in it, and then paddle about whilst them
selves and friend were dinner, and return TO the
| table when the fruit came in No: the Treasure,
at the very top of her voice. declared that
she WOULD have the DISH, and nothing the
dish before her; and further that she would not a
bate one drop of the gravy. At this perplexing
juncture, Quick turned toward his friend, in apo 10
gy for the scene before him, assuring him at the
same time, that cit was of thwart the
dear child, who would have her way
Then calling for another dish, the poor faith err plac
! ed the shiyering saddle upon it, and lifting that
from the table containing the gravy, carried it to a