Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-14
From Charles O'Atality, IN tie Dublin Umircr
sity Magazine for NoremJer.
O'SHAUGHNESSE STORY.

sity 1hgaaine for NoremJer.
O'SHAUGHN ESSEY'S STORY.
1t was cold rainy night in January, in the
year 1913, i took my place in the Limerick
mail, to GO down for Il few days to the west
country. AS the waiter of the Hibernian
came to the door with lantern, just caught
a glimpse ofthe others inside none ofwhom
were known to me, except Colenni MacMa-
nus, TINT met once in Il boarding house in
Molesworth street. did not, at the time,
think him very agreeable companion but
when morning broke, and we began to pay
our respects TO each other in the coach, 1
leaned over and said, 81 hope you're well.
Colonel MacManus," just by WY of civiiity
like. He didn't hear me at first; SO that /
said it again, little louder.
wish you saw the look he gave me; he
drew himself up TO the height Of his cotton
umbrella, put his chin inside his cravat, pur-
sed up his shrivelled lips, and, with voice
he meant to beawful, replied
y GU appear to have the advantage of me- >
upon my conscience, you're right said
| looking down at myself, and then over at
him, at which the other travellers burst out a
laughing 81 thing there's few will dispute
that point" When the laugh was over, |
resumed, for was determined not to let him
oil so easily-Sure met you at Mrs. Cayle's.
said 'and, by the same token-it was n
Friday, ! rememberit well-may be Won
didn't pitch into the salt cod ? i hope il
didn't disagree with you.''
81 beg to repeat. sir, that you are under a
mista!so,'' said he.
'May be so, indeed" said /. "AIay be
you're not Colonel MacManus at all NAV
be you was INT in a passion for loosing seven.
and sixpence at loo, with Mrs. Moriarty :;
may be you didn't break the lamp in the hall
with your umbrella, pretending you touched
1t with your head, and wasn't within three
foot of it; may be Counsellor Brady was mt
going to put you in the box of the Founding
Hospital, If you wouldn't behave quietly in
the Sreets-''
Well, with this, the others laughed so
heartily that | could not go ON, and the next
stage the bold Colonel got outside with the
guard, and never came in till we reached Lii
merck. I'll never forget his face, as he GOT
down at Swimburn's Hotel "Good bye.
Colonel" said /; but he wouldn't take the
least notice of my politeness; but with
frown OF utter defiance, he turned on his heel
and walked away.
81 hav'nt done with you yet" says /; and
faith kept my word.
81 had'n gone ten yards down the street.
when 1 met my old friend Darby O'Grady.
"So"; NY poJs od1 It-lC Cdl!SQ Inc
that way for NOTWITHSTANDING with me to-
day, at Mosey's 2 green goose and goose
berries six to minute.''
who have you - says I
81 ON keane, and the Walters a counsel.
lor or two, and one Mac Manus from Dublin.
"The Colonel ?''
''The same,'' said he.
'I'm there, Darby" said /; s.but mind.
you never saw me BEFORE
what ~ said lie.
"I on never set eyes on me before mind
that
81 understand said Darby, with wink
and we parted.
certainly was never very particular about
dressing for dinner, but on this day spent
q consid orable time at my toilette; and when
looked In my glass at its completion. was |
well satisfied that had done myself Justice. |
"A walstcoat of brown rabbit skin with fans. |
a REQ Worsted comforter round nv neck. an
old gray shooting jacket, with brown patch
upon the arm, corduroys and leather oaiters. |
with a tremendous oak cudcel in nv hand |
made me most presentable figure for din i
ner party.
"Shall I do, Darby" says /, as he came
into my room before dinner.
"lf it's for robbing the mail you are," said |
he, nothing could be better. Your father
wouldn't know YOU"
''Would ! be the better of wig g,
"Leave your hair alone," said he. "Its
painting the lilly tn alter it,
"Weli, Gods will be done" says /, $50
come now.''
Well, just as the clock struck six, / saw
he Colonel come out of his room, in suit Of
bost accurate sable, stockings and pumps
Down stairs he went, and heard the waiter
announce him.
"Now' S my time, thought ], as followed
sDwly after.
When / reached the door heard several
vices within, among which recognized
sPne ladies. Darby had not told me about
Tim, "but no NATTER" said I "its all as
WILL" sol gave gentleta at the door with
MT knuckles.
kComo in said Darby.
opened the door slowly, and, putting in
ont my head and shoulders, took a cautious
loa round the room.
beg pardon, gentlemen" said |, "but
wasonly looking for one Colonel Mac iianus,
and. as he is not here"