Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-08-10
A Sketch from an old Dialogue.

| gins, that few mornings after her death there
entered tall man in green coat, and a shor,
man in brown trowsers. The name of the first
was Swipes and he was a brewer, and The name
of the second was Hicks, and he was a shoe
maker.
You, cousin Hicks, remarked Mr. Swipes,
mo doubt feel as do, hearty sorrow for the
death of our aged and respected relation As
he thus spoke he pulled from the pocket Of his
green coat tri-colored rag, and proceeded TO
wipe his eyes Herewith.
'Ah me, yes, returned Mr.. Hicks, with long
drawn sigh, that said how much he felt, my
bosom swells with numerous feelings too inde
scrbable to utter; but we must all die one day,
and as she was upwards of seventy she may
possibly have been taken from evil 10 come
Having thus spoken, Mr.. Hicks thrust his hands
into the pockets of his brown trowsers, and
snuilled distinctly three times.
THAT reflection should comfort our hearts,
said Mr.. Swipes, but-aliering his tone little
have you heard any thing as TO the contents
of the wil?'
Very little quickly replied Mr.. Hicks, 'he
Squire is as close bull frog in January, but
have heard it whispered she has not left that
rascal Fred single cent
Good for him. cried Mr. Swipes, the grace
less profligate need not expect any thing from
my half of the property
Nor from mne,' cried Mr.. Hick 'He
must not expect us honest mechanics in any
way 10 encourage his extravaganza
sWell,' remarked Mr.. Swipes, smiling COM
placenily, 'our kind acts are rewarded. Many
a mug Of the best beer have | bestowed upon
the old lady
'And glorious pair of easy slippers did she
have from me on her last birthday But here
comes Master Frederick, Well young man, |
suppose you're here like ourselves to hear the
reading of the will. Your past conduct cannot,
of course, allow you 10 expect much
/ 4 sincerely regret my past errors, replied
] Frederick, sand that have not better deserved
the kindness Of my departed aunt
Mr. Swipes placed his hands beneath the tail
of his green coat, and remarked that il was now
loo late 10 repent. The door opened, and a
stout old gentleman in black garments and big
wig entered.
How are you Squirrel inquired Mr.. Hicks.
How are you gcniIemen!' returned the
Squire.
How does the damp air agree with your
Iungsr inquired Mr.. Swipes.
: This inquiry reminded the Squire OF cough
! ing, and he did cough as he replied so So.
Il think there will be rain,' remarked Mr.
Hicks.
sYes-but let's to business, gentlemen;
now proceed to open the last will and testament
/ of Polly Higgins, deceased So saying the
r Squire took off white hat with very broad
S brim, put on his spectacles, produced the parch
ment and read as follows.
|, Polly Higgins, being weak in body, though
4 sound in mind, do make this my last will ant
testament.
: All my goods, chattels property and estate
both personal and real, do hereby bequealh Il
my worthy cousins, Henry Hicks, shoemaker
of Slirup Alley, and Samuel Swipes, brewer
. of Bunghule Avenue, to have and TO hoId--hert
{! the Squire paused laid down the will, and pro
ceed TO wipe his speclaclcs.
More than ever cried Swipes, do feel Tx
loss Of our dear relation Again The ir-coor
! ed rag came forth from the depth of the greer
n coat pocket, and again the tear Of sorrow wa
5, wiped away.
'She was one of the best of women addet
d Mr. Hicks 'Swipes, think shall take TIT
II country seat
,, There's two words to that bargain sharpl
II returned Mr. Swipes, my wife has long ha
+ her eve upon that place, and will have it,
; pu,,ing ON the spectaces and taking up the will
| am not done yet--let me see-where was
!. 10 have and to hold'-io have and hold uni
h my righllul heir, Frederick Evans, having com
r of age, shall be prepared 10 take charge ol tn
, properly himself
a sAudacious!' exclaimed Mr.. Swipes.
sScandaIousr exclaimed Mr.. Hicks, that
~ couple of hard working, industrious men, shoui
be summoned here TO be made sport OF by
: shameless spcndthrilt--she shall pay Tor ever
stitch of them birth day slippers, tell ye!
And for every drop of my best beer, MIN
u that
s. Not so fast gentlemen said the Squire 10
perceive this will is dated three years bacl
and The righlfu heir is now Of age, and enlel
: upon immediate possession-is il moi SO, FREQ
erickP
Frederick bowed in The affirmative.