New-York tribune., 1841-06-11
BARNABY RUD G E.
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CHAPTER XIV.

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bs de,orr1ent the poeness OF his the vivacity
of his conversation and the sweetness OF his voice. how 1t
was observed every that Chester was man 81
that happy disposition that nothing rued him. that ne
one ON whom TIE worlds and errors sat as lightly
his dress and in whose smiling face calm and tranquil
mind was constantly reflected how honest who by in
sinc knew him better bowed down before him neverhe
less deferred his every word and coued his favorable
sotce: how people, who really lad good them,
with the stream, and iawned and attercd and approved
and dcspscd themselves while they did and yet had
the courage resist how in short, he of those
who are received and cherished society as the phrase
D By scores who individually would shrink from and be
eneled by the object Of their lavish regard are things ct
which will suggest themselves. Matter common
place needs but passing glance, and there end.
The despisers of mankndapar from the mere fools and
mmics of that creed-are Of two They VINO believe
their merit neglected and unapprecated, make mp
class they who receive adulaon and iatery, knowing
their worthessness compose the other Be sure that
the cod-sihearcd misanhropes of this last order
Mr.. Chester sat up in bed morning, slipping his cot
fee and remembering with kind lf conemptuous sails
faction how he had shone last night and how he had been
caressed and courtcd when his servant brought very
mall scrap of dirty paper, tightly sealed in places,
the inside whereof Inscribed in pretty large text these
words 50 friend. Desiring Of conference. lmme-
date Private. Burn it when you we read it"
Where in the of the Gunpowder Plot did you
pick up this !" said his master
was given him by person then waiting at the door,
the man replied.
"With cloak and dagger q" said Mr.. Chester
With nothing threatening about him, II appeared,
than leather apron and dirty face 6 Let him
in.' In he came-Mr Tapperit: with his hair still on
end and great lock in his hand which he put down on
the floor in the middle Of the chamber ke about
go through performances IN which 1t was Heces-
sary agent.
'sSir" said Mr. Tappertit with low bow, {" thank you
for this condesccnsion, aud am glad you Pardon
the ;nenal office in which am engaged, sir, and extend
your svmpahes who, humble as his appearance Is,
has inn ard workings far above his station.
MIR he OVk
at him with vague Impression that he maniac,
who had only broken open the door OF his place of con-
fnement, but had brought away the lock- Mr. Tapperut
bowed again. and displayed his legs 10 the best advantage
You have heard, SIR" said Mr.. Tappert, laying his
hand upon his breast OF G. Warden Lc ksmit an1 bell
hanger and repairs Reay executed IN town and country
Clerkenwell London Z"
What then - asked Mr.. Chester
q" am his prentice sir.
"W What then !"
"Aheml" said Mr. Tapperit. "Would you permit HE
to shut h door sir and will you further, sr give me your
honour bright that what passes between the srctes
confidence -
Mr. Chester laid himself calmly down bed again, and
turning perfectly undisturbed face toward the strange
apparton which had by this time closed the door begged
him speak out, and to be rational as he COULD with
putting himself TO any very great personal lnconve-
nience.
In the first place, sir, sa'd Mr. Tapper, producing
small pocket handkerchief and shaking II out OF the folds,
{" as have "a card about (or the envy al masters
debases below that eve allow TO oiler the best sub
stitne tina, circumstances will admit Of If you viii take
that in your hand and cast eye on the right
hand corner said Mr.. Tappert, offering with grac--
fu air, you will meet with my credentials
-" Thank you, answered Mr. Chester, politely accepting
it, and turning some boodred characters at one end
' Four. Simon Tapperut One Is that the
"Without the numbers sir that my name, rcrhed the
prentice They merely intended as directions 70 the
washerwoman, ard have connection win myself OF
family Your name sir said Mr. Tappernt, looking very
hard at his nighcap, s Chester, suppose lsuneed nj
pull ii off sir, thank You. observe h. q from mere.
will take the rest for granted
PRAY MIR. Tappertit,' saiI Mr. Chester " has that
complicated piece OF ironmongery which you have done
me the favour to bring with YOU any immediate connection
with tke business are 10 discuss -
1t has not, sir" rejoIned the prentice IT gong 10
be fitted on a ware'us door in Thames Street
Perhaps as that is Ike case said MI Chester ana
as it has stronger flavor OF oil than usually reties my
bedroom with you will obge me so far as TO put ou'e
the door ! :"
By all means sir, said Tapperiit, sung the aclOnie
the word
You'll excuse my mentioning it, hope -
Don't apologize, sir, beg And now II you please
10 business.
During the whole of this dialogue Mr. Chester had sei-
fred nothing but his smile of unyarylng serenity aRd pc
lteness 10 appear upon his face SIM IappSflI WHO |
far TOO GOOD an opinion Of himself to suspect tai any oo
could be PLAYING upon him, thought within lInsel ha ,.'
was somrhjnu ike the respect which he was entitled
and drew comparison from this courteous semeaaoT OF q
stranger by no means favorable TO the worthy ocNsnitI
From what passes in onr house, SAID MY. IaPPeFu',
" am aware that yoar son Keeps company with young
,.y aanSt vour inca.ton, Sir your son has USED
~Mr Tappcrti,," said the Other, "yOn gFieyo me be-
Thank You, sir, replied the prentice : m glad 10
hear YOU say lie very proud SIN Is your son '''
an afraid he is naughty" said Mr.. Chester" Do You
know was really afraid OF that bcore and you confirm
me &"
son, SIR said Mr. Tappertit: the chairs We had 10
hand him. the coaches We had call for him. the nunief
ous degrading duties wholly mconnected with my aGen
tcrs ha, had do for him. would MI family D3ie
Reside which, sir he is but young iran himself ana
DO not consider than, SIM, proper form OF address
on those occasions
r Tappert, your wisdom is beyond youryeagS Pray
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