Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-02-15
GEORGETOWN. o, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY

Believe il not 10 the extent your re-
mark implies,' Trueman answered. 'But
to do something in The way of demonstra-
tion. Suppose we hit upon a plan for
testing how far the individual we have
named possesses the excellencies of char
acter that his actions in society claim for
him. ...
well, have no objection, if the thing
can be done without unpleasant exposure
Of ourselves, or any action not strictly
right ..
would you be willing to disguise your
self in some manner, aud then throw your
self in his way2"
Il hardly think would
'Unless you are, can't see exactly
how the thing is to lie managed. You
we're always fond Of a little adventure
Why not enter this? A pair Of specta-
cles, and a set of false whiskers, with
little change in your dress, will do all
this
wallace paused moment, thought
fully, and then suddenly striking one
hand into the other exclaimed, laugh
ing
Il have it! Watson goes to Philadel-
phia next week. / should dislike practis-
ing disguise here, but | can do it there,
under less feelings Of constraint and un.
pleasant fear OfdiscOvery.'
And you will do ilG
yes. like little sport, now and
then; and as there is no positive wrong
in assuming spectacles with plain glasses,
and pair of notable whiskers, there $ no
reason why should not be INDUCED in
my suddenly formed desire 10 test the
true character Of FRIEND
Some six or eight days after the inter-
view Just mentioned, Watson was SWELL
ing at the United States Hotel, in the
most approved modern style. Among
others sojourning at the same house, was
young man, genteelly dressed, and of
easy manners, but no one knew him.
His name, as appeared from the Register,
was John Jones, Of Jonesville, New York:
and ofcOurse, so ordinary person attrac-
ted little attention. Even the servants,
.aPeing their superiors, hon0red his calls
less promptly than they did those Of GER
tain other indlviduals-better known and
appreciated.
"A pleasant day this, remarked Mr..
Jones to Watson, one morning, while
they we're standing on the porlico en-.
trance Of the Hotel.
Watson turned upon him forbidding
glance, and then turned away. Mr., Jones
did not seem TO observe either the look or
the manner. In few moments he found
himself again close beside the individual
he had addressed.
"A beautiful building that he said, in.
dicating by slight movement of his
hand, the clearinghouse opposite.
But Watson seemed not to hear him.
"a sad business have they made of it,
thought added Mr.. Jones.
Watson turned away abruptly, and
went into the house, muttering something
which Jones did not hear.
At dinner time it SO happened, 'by
design probably, that Mr.. John Jones,
Of Jonesville, had a seat along side of Mr..
Watson. There were at the table sever
al gentlemen from Washington, well
known TO The latter, and as they we're
near him, lively conversation was car.
ried on between them on various sub.
jects Of public interest. M. John Jones
listened with much apparent interest TO
all that was passing, aud occasionally
dropped remark fully as sensible as any
thing that was said. Usually, on occa-
sion of his doing SO, profound silence
would follow, and Watson especially
would seem much annoyed. At last
scowE was added by the latter TO the mark
ed silence which invariably followed when
Mr.. Jones spoke. But that gentleman
seemed perfectly unconscious Of The dis
turbance which his intrusive words occa-
stoned tho gentlemen, and especially
M. Watson. aa
will you DO kind enough TO reach me
those potaioes?" said Mr.. Jones, at last,
as Watson took the dish containing them
from one Of his Washington friends, 10
whom, by request, he had handed it.
That's walters business; call one Of
them if you want any thing responded
Watson, loud enough 10 be heard half the
length ofthe dinner table.
Mr.. John Jones seemed to feel this, for
his cheek redeemed suddenly, and his
lip had quick motion, as if keen re-
tort tFembled upon it. But this apparent
emotion subsidized in a moment, and bow.
ing with easy Politeness, be said
Il beg pardon iC | have given offence.
But seeing yon lift the dish moment
since, to accommodate friend, supposed
YOU would not think The sage favor done
10 a stranger, any thing mere than kind
act, such as gentleman is atall times
ready to perform
Az angry scovl darkened for moment
on Watson's face, and stooping to the ear
iof MI. Jones, be whispered
you will repent this impertinence, sir!
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