The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-02-28
Vol, 6. No. 81. Whole No. 29l.


your paror few hours every day--if you are vii
ling drawing mp the right of his left eye,and
looking at the afflicted man of his left eye, in
manner peculiarly his own.
'Mr Badger. desire in future that you will call
at my office. have not been used to this treat
ment.'
You'll soon get accustomed to it, my dear fellow,
under my administration. ! make my calls to suit
my convenience, I'm glad to be so well received.
When people find my visits troublesome they know
how TO dispense with them I'm ofbusiness,
! although take pleasure always at tho time
Troublesome, sir! Why, neyer'-nnsrIy began
MIR orimere.
sWhy 'tyou pay him Frank, and have done
with it! whispered Mrs Lorinere, tenrs of min
gled passion and modification rolling down her
cheeks.
Permit me to settle my accounts madam with
out your interference. Mrs Lorimerc weeping LEFT
the room.
Badger, call upon me Tomorrow at ten, and
promise to pay Cor these COMPOUNDED carpeta-I can't
stand this
Sand the china, too
sIf possible
tThen good morning Don't fail mel shan't fail
you, you may be sure-Great country this-great
country With these words Mr. Badger took his
leave, but not without first insisting on shake Of his
friends hand.
The next morning, at ten precisely, orthe nu-
merous bills in Mr. Badgers hands against Mr. Lori
meIe defrayed. This was but drop in. the
bucket. Three four visits 10 tho house
made Intellectually. The waiter had learnt, discov
cred his presence through secret loop-hoe.
He never gained admittance. But Mr. Badger him
self expressed it, he was the man to be baffed.
lie waited full month for good opportunity of put
ting his ingenious design into execution.
Mrs Lorim"re issued cards for party, at which she
! hoped to assemble the elite OF the city.
sOf course she must have forgotten my invitation
argued Mr. Badger to himself mo matter, won't
stand no ceremony with friends.
Beautiful as MareIee and Miss Whttingham's
Skill say nothing Of Natures could make her look
ed Miss l.orimere the evening Of the ball. She
stood in the blaze oflig,t, at end Of the splendid
draw ing room land the gay dressed figures that how
cred around her. in addition the of diamonds
that encirce her Fair brow, gave her the air of
ereign receiving the homage Of her devoted subjects
The persons she most desired 10 see were present,
Kendall s-band had arrived, Weller had surpassed
hnself in the arrangements Of the supper table Her
triumph complete. The evening was far advanc
| ed, most Of the guests assembled. An unu-
suay loud ring turned Mrs Lorimere's expectant
glance the door She would rather a, that moment
have seen n ghost than the form which, urrayed in
its outer Sunday best, presented itself to her view.
slow do you do, Your ladyslp! vociferated
Mr. Badger, the moment he distinguished Mrs. Ior-
imcre. Delighted to You look charmingly'-
Selling the lady's hand in his he gave it I'M
usually lusty shake.
Miss Torinlere at that moment crossed the room.
Badger let 60 Of the mothers hand elbowed his way
through the crowd and standing up to the fair young
girl loudly accosted her by name The afrightened
ma9en drew back, REFRESHING cry of establishment.
The On ess arose to survey the stranger, whose ap-
pearance created such a sensation.
Mr., Lorimere who from the back paror heard that
there some disturbance, title suspe ting its
ture, now nnoccnty made his ap pearance. Bad
ger bounced upon his hand the instant it was within
reach
Delighted to see you my dear fellow delightedn
Mr. Lormere speochless, with bewildered
look, at last he drew Badgers in his, and led him
to retired part of the next room.
Really Badger, this intrusion is beyond endurance
Not so much hey ond endurance being kept ring
ing the bell at your street door half hour every day
of a cold winters morning, and then finding the door
remain shut. You should keep better servants, my
dear fellow, indeed you should
'But, Mr. Badger
sBu,, My dear friend if you don't like my company
you know how 10 get rid Of it. never como to n
party which the people have forgotten TO send mo
invitation, unless carry such an invite as this in
my pocket
Positively you shall have the money If you call at
my Office Tomorrow
That's all want Now, III just stay to get a
little refreshment and then be off, for don't adj
mre late hours myself Great country tiis-great
country.
While this conversation going on, the whisper
Of who is he y 'What is he p around the
in as many tones as there keys to piano.
Il should mt wonder if he constable said
Really! What shocking people to visit! shall
drop them after this