The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-02-28
st. Johnsbury, Vt. February %, lS43.
Good hy--success to YOU"

MIR Badger entered the Office. II was filed with
persons busily engaged in conversation. Several OF
the group recognized him and looked somewhat in
cll"ed 10 get out of his way. Very good .nnturedly
thrus,ng out bis hand to each in turn he generously
dea't round few hearty shakes. lie then put his
head over the shoulder Of a venerable looking gen.
tlenan, whose back was turned and cried oft,
"Eh-Alr Cash-my good sir--how do you do ?
Delighted to see you-i's with you l want to
speak.''
"What! old cloven FOOT is that you!--here again D.?
Now, I'll make bargain with you. I'll make a
bargain with You I'll pay you that bill and give you
ten dollars to boot, if you'll promise never to shut out
the sun from these doors agnn; and never 10 take
another bill against me in your life Let any other
man do it-but l can't stand your mode Of proceed
ing
"Done! Down with the dust! I'll never take .
other bill agan you as long us lve!- Great coun-
try this-great county
"Ihere it is-now the next time l meet you !
shall be saved from the sin Of wishing you had black
cap drawn over your faces
Badger took the moncy-gave his usual chuckle-
bowed the silent quick how he kept in reserve for
the male portion oi the speces-a and hobbed out OF
pays proper tribute amy talents III never collect
ano'he' bill against him as long as live Great
try this great county,
We will no, follow Mr. Badger in his morning Wis
its but take leave Of him till quarter past three.
The honr once more found him the steps Of Mr.
Lorner"'s mansion His loud ring this time was
answered by the waiter. The mans halt uttered
''Mr l.orimere is OUT was interrupted by MIR.
Badger.
81 have appointment with Mrs Lorimere;" and
pushing by the disconnected attendant he entered The
drawing room
Mrs Lorinere dressed in the richest satin, was sit
ting on the sofa. She hardly noticed Mr. Badgers
entrance. Her eyes looked red, and there was a
crimson spot on her cheek that bc,okened as much
anger as grief
Mr. Badger gallantly himself beside her stretched
out his better foot foremost, and in insinualingIy
sympathysng tone feared that she was unwell.
81 hank you sir, am quite well.
'Y"ur ladyshp's beautiful boy III Perhaps
"No,'' said the mother more cour,eously. she is
well.''
"Mr Iorimere come home yet, your ladyship ;
"Mr Lorimcre dimes out. lie has just left me!''
"Ah! indeed!-Suppose he'll be home at tea?
amt much engaged this alternoon-i could wait''
The lady gave him supplicuting glance and drew
a sigh.
"llc did not say when he would come back. He
may not return till late at night Here Mrs Lori
mere showed evident desire TO sob.
'Don't be distressed your Iadyship-I don't mind
waiting alp said he in peculiarly tender tone,
Or, perhaps, I'll call again to BE good
to remind Mr. l.. to night and again in the morning,
and he leaves the house, Of those little
demands. I shall find i, quite convenient to call to
Pray Ion't be dS,ressed.''
81 will certainly remind him, him, sir. ! am NOR
tilted to death about them. Depend upon it they
shall be PAID
''l'm sure Of that you've taken the matter in
to your own hands, Don't let me keep you from
your dinner I'll see you tomorrow your ladyshp,
without fail.
With this consolmg assurance Mr. Badger took his
leave.
The next morning MIR Lorimere gave strict orders
10 the servants to admit gentleman with u long
thin face, a white hat and with but one decent foot
MIR BADGER who gifted with some faculty resem-
bling second sight had foreseen this. He paid no Wis
il To Bond street that day.
About three O'Clock he entered the fashionable tail
Broadway.
slow do you do, Mr. Scofeld -
''Ilow are you MIR Badger' What can do for
you to dny'"
"Nothing, thank YOU. but permit me to see what
is going in the world from these fine windows Of
yours.
'Certainy sir?"
Mr. Badger carefully stationed himself in one cor
ner Of the large window which looks out upon BROAD
way.
81 wonder who that fellow is lying in wait sor,said
Scoed to one of his clerks. "lierc William, watch,
and tell me whom he ponnces upon
A number of NIr Badgers friends(a persons from
whom he had money collect he styled his intimate
lrends) rasscd by the window on their way 10 dinner
Still he kept post. At last two gentlemen Of gay ex
terror and laughing very merrly, came IN SIGHT One
was evidently foreigner Of at least supposed dis
tination Badger, with out -stretched hand rushed
from his hiding place just as they came opposite the
door.