The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-02-28

women we nave herc-Great country thB-greut
country
The count gave look which the pencil better than
the pen could express; and dropping MIR. Lorimere's
sileHtly bowed TO him, and then to Mr. Badger,
and sauntered down broadway.
'''ihis is too bat, Badger," exclaimed I.ormere.-
"Fve been trying to get acquainted with that man for
a month, and have just sncceedcd.''
"Gad you did succeed-I attribute my own
success TO that. Did you whit bow he gave
me?"
"Duce take his bow-just when he had proms ed
to ride out with me!-Youve put me GU, of humor-
| can't listen to you now"
''No'' Well III just walk towards home with
you'' (seizing his arm,) 'and yu shall tel! me
when shall call TO see YOU There's no house
like calling Mt better than yours. Sweet lady, that
wife Of yours delightful 10 talk top
MIR Lorimere muttcrngly coupled his wifes sweet
ness with expressions emphatic for repetition.
excuse nc now, tell you if there's money due
from me, why don't you sue? Sue--sue, tell you
you're welcome to morrow
"That's not my way of transacting business. sue
for the money myself till get it. Pm my own law
yer, and never loose cause
81 shall be late to dinner, and am going to jump
into omn thus. Good morning.
81 haven't dmed myself YETI said Badger, with
out releasing the captive arm ''You take dinner
eng JumiAe, SUPPOSED shouldn't mind taking cut
with you
81 expect friends''
'Wel that makes odds, don't mind sran-
gers; I'm hail fellow well met with all my friends
Here comes an omnbus-l' ride up with you"
Mr. Lorimcre gave look at the omnibus 1t ap-
peared fu Lenpins the step and taking his stand
in front Of the or, he called out Justify to the driver
SEQ on,'' and before Mr. Badger could hobbe up to
him, the omnibus was dnshing along at full speed.
''Il worry you little for this, my fine fellow"
said he, he turned to his steps, 'l'l make
the acquaintance Of more of your acquaintances be-
fore I've done There's no battling Nat badger.
A couple Of days after the above incident, Mrs Lo
rimere was in the paror with morning visitors,
whose carriage stood before the door, She felt par
ticuarly happy that day Her only daughter, Young
girl in the first bloom of womanhood was sitting in
the window trying comprehend the delightful moth
ings Of promising young slip Of the aristocracy The
mother E'ndy believed he aspiring to her daugh-
ter's hand. Suddenly the conversation interrupt
cd by loud discussion between the waiter and an
other person the door. A well known voice struc,
! upon Mrs Iorimeres ear With i'll disguised agta-
ton she herselfto close the paror door. This
was the worst movement she could have made. Mr.
Badger, who was trying t" force his way past the
waiter, caught glimpse of her figure, and rushing
up to her, exclamed-'l'm delighted to see your Ia
dyshp- deligh.c You're looking enchanting y
Mr. lorimere ut homer Suppose not can whit
Without noticing Mrs i.oriniere's half uttered re-
monslrance, or rather interpreting and receiving it as
Il welcome, the gentleman cooly entered the parlor
''Mr Badger" the lady at length mustered courage
and voice TO say "you wish to Mr. Lorimere
business; you will he more private in the hack par
lor if you will do me the favor to step in there"
't'Thank you-thank you, your ladyshp-no con-
sequence in life My business is private. I'm
IL man. tro, of too much taste be contented in
other in the house except where the mistress
is'' And Mr. Badger bowed more profoundly than
the present fashion of petit matte would permit many
10 initiate.
Don't trouble yourselfto apologize, am quite
comfortable here" dropping himself slowly into a
luxurious arm chair. 'rhat's Miss Lorimere, sup
pose Very like you. your Iadyshp How do you
do, Miss? Never had the happiness Of seeing you
Lerore-your mother and myself are acquantnnces.'
Miss i.ormerc looked bewidered The gentle
man at her side started, and after few moments,
feeling himself, we suppose among uncongenial spir-
it's rose and tool! his leave.
Mrs Lorin-re in resigned despair, attempted to re-
sumo the conversation with her guests.
.You were at young Mrs Fleecer's soiree last night,
were you not? demanded she.
Before the lady addressed could answer. Mr. Bad
ger nterposed-
sAIrs Frecer? What Harry Fleecer's wifc' an ac
onnint,nce of nine-I know l!al very well. Strange
a. ,ir that about his father! was just going to make
them a visit Finest chairs in his house ever sat
upon. shall if can't get them settled Tor to-day
Great country ths-great country
Mrs lori,nere hurriedly went ont i hear Mrs
Delaney was the belle Of the evening"
beg your pardon, your ladyship,' this time ad-
dressing not Mrs Lomcre but the lady beside him.
VIVA, Mrs Delaney is that' The wife of ALTO I'd
DELANEY who beat his first wife TO death? Eve bill
nr,;,st him for more thousands than he likes. Must
be the same. His second wife's the handsomes