The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-05-14

Fttuouo anu otuuiouo iiduito3 uio tHIouSh-
out his apprenticeship had demeaned him
self in SO industrious and exemplary
manner, that now, what with the gift of
extraordinary business talents and con-
slant application, there were few men
more successful at his early age. To
the these good qualities were added very
fine personal appearance, and an exceed
ingly agreeable address.
well Monsieur George',-said the old
Frenchman one day,-'l be yer poor as
usual, and wants two hundred dollar
short time. You will lend him littel
While vidout some interest, suppose
sNo,'-replied the former, his ham
mer going all the while,-'O no, Mr.. St.
Glare. work all day, and by that means
provide myself with money to lend on in
terest, that it may be working for me o.
nights and sundays, while rest. Can't
afford it except in the usual way, viz: on
your note. with all endorser, at the legal
interest.-Pardon me, but are you content
with less than than that when you lend
money! a.
mo, certain. Begar dat is yer propre
i like you none de worse, but all de
bettair. You cannot help TO be one IRISH
man not long before.'
Thus matters had stood for some
months; in the latter part of which time,
through the assistance Of Lucy and her
sister, George had become acquainted
with, and constantly visited the fair Julia,
in the evenings, after the work of the day
was over. So had he, without her faith
er's knowing it, continued for some time,
an honorable though secret intercourse
with the beautiful and interesting recluse.
For, the old man being in the regular
habit of retiring to rest Immediately after
tea, this fact presented the youthful low
ers with constant opportunities ofenj
delicious, golden moments-moments,
ah, how fleeing! Yes, in such moments
TIME is very niggard for he travels
then, (the haggard old skeleton wretch!)
in a locomotive, on the high pressure sys-
tem-that is, too fast by halE-Let not
some over nice, extremely lastidious man,
ma, or old maiden aunt or equity papa
start up, and condemn these young folks
as impsudent, and all that sort of thing.
The question is, We're they virtuous, hon
est?- Yes.-Then hush. Y ou were once
young yourselves, and asked no better
fun. When we can no longer do the
pigeon-wing, or even raise flutter, we
suddenly grow sage, nay even demure,
possibly devout, and anathematise dane
ing. Pshaw!-lt is vain to think to in
terrupt or remodel the course of nature,
by imposing unnatural restrictions upon
females. Their vigilance and ingenuity
are more iEan a match for bolts and bars
and all other obstacles. should about
as soon think of out-blowing nor'wester
with penny tin whistle. I'm blow'd if
| wouldn't. Would't you?-Well if
you're going to be all day about answer
ing, here's GO ahead.
'One day the old Frenchman being sci
zed with Ito hlm) a very uncommon fit Of
hospitality, entered his house in fine spir-
its, exclaiming-
Julia!-Julia!-my daughtair. vat you
tink?-eh2-I make some valuarble spec
ulation desc two tree day, vich make SO
mosh moneys, will be able to introduce
you littel more in society. So | ave
shust invite one monsieur Seremplier TO
dine wis me tomorrow.
%, pa! 1t isn't possible? Pm delighted;
although we have nothing in the house
fit for guest, and he Stranger
'Ah, Julia, my daughter, don't you fret
We can give Monsieur Seremplier some
sing to eat. He is one contryman Of
mine, from city of Bourdeaux, but he
speak de English shust de same like you
can, parliament. Therefore tink it is
altogezair propre Eat will entertain him.
So will 60 TO de Market buy turkey,
some shicken egetable,-overytings yer
good. All! hap
well, pa, if you are really in earnest
will do my best: but fear shall be rath-
er 6rusque, for you know ] am quite UNI
practiced. l hope your friend is beau
ti(ul, young man, for my sake. ] should
SO much prefer the company of such an
one'
'Eh?-vat you says
q say, ] hope he's not very old and
ugly, is he sir9' -
sAh,-dat is it, is it2 Wy he is not feet
ty almost-but think he be de good
match for you, if you can like him, and
get him to like you too
sOh!- pa, shocking. Why he must be
old enough to be my grandfather. How
disappointed feel alreadyp
well, veil. mon cher enfant you shall
not be marry to him vidout your constant.
But wish you will try to like him yer
mosh for my sake. Adieu.'
Off he started to market, where he met
with negro who had for sale as he
acques) thought, clever little turkey.
Only it happened to be large owl!
'Ah Sambo, how mosh you sell dat lit
tel turkey. eh2-Come, Won sell him