Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-07-27

then toucehd upon the coveted new front
his premises.
'Ill stand trine towards it. Here, cat,
hold, Tomn said he, putting twenty pour
note IN his hand, and, don't forget to come
eight and away he ran, leaving the astonisl
eh grocer in ecstacies at his unostenatiol
libcraliiy.
The next day the empty shed was opene
as usual; and at eleven O'Clock job and hi
spouse repaired again to Lincoln's Inn Fields
fortunately they had fallen into excellen
hands, Tor the firm was not only highly res
peclable, but the Mr.. Robinson they seen wa.
Iagenue'nei, and man Of property, and fell
d great interest in the honest legatee. He
look house for them, and furnished it, and at
once proposed that the two girls should be
| iorthwilh sent TO a first rate boarding school.
! IN respect of the father and mother. there
existed greater difficulty; for, as job Quaint
| y observed, III was difficult to teach an old
dog new tricks'
MIR. Robinson, however, recommended n
Young gentleman of polished manners, but
pressed with no fortune, who was to fill the
station OF tutor, steward, secretary. and COM
2anlon TO Job; and also provided Mrs. Cole
WIN companion and housekeeper, s,o Farm
her manners as job said laughing.
lhcy both, however, had sense enough to
see me proprety Of this arrangement, and in
SIX months had certainly made considerable
advances, especially Mrs. Cole, for wonsn of
al grades are naturally more genteel than the
maze part OF the creation; rs for Job, he could
not Tor me LIE OF him give up his accustomed
P'Pe' ana ms pint of porter in the veriiable
ie"'er' oeiore he retired for The night; and
'n's was 'he only luxury of his former days
' !, ne could not be prevailed upon to aban-
uon' ne g'rls rapidly improves; and Job
himself declared that he was convinced ,b.,
was fine thing after all.
They could not, however, spend one-haIf
OF Their income; the luxuries of the richlv
born they could neither understand nor an
Preca'e but they gave away a vast sum IN
charlty' although Job would not allow his
name TO he stuck in the papers.
IL was not until two Years after they had
come to The ioriune' that they could be pre-
'aiiea upon 10 setup their carriage
MT hoDinson, who was real friend invi-
co mem frequently to his table in a family
way, uh'ii, hndng they were presentable, he
gradually introduced them and their children
mo society and, as there was neither pride
'n Jo"'s part nor vulgar assumption on his
WEES, they were every where well received.
ma gave III return such pleasant parties, under
he direction and management of Mr.. Freder-
LAWSON, The tutor, who was every way fit
ed by birth and taste TO do The bonors in an
uhl'raoie manner, that their numerous ac-
uaih'ances eagerly accepted the invitations,
specially after The first parry, when many
'ctil OUT oil mere curiosity, but returned home
WIN expressions OF delight and amazenent at
nc display. Job had discrimination enough
y discover mat 1t was not his money alone
,'"' 'l"ue ,hese parties so pleasant, but that
was Tie skl!iul arrangement of his tutor
vi hls -hlSt- Gngagement he had maid hin,
eFs' whom he supported, he generously added
mother hundred, and gave a hint to Mrs Cole
make them presents now and then, out of
Ter superfuiiies, which the kind soul mos,
eadily complied with
When Fanny, his eldest daughter, had at
aimed her eighteenth year, he took her from
chool, by the advice of Mr.. Robinson, and
ngaged an accomplished woman to finish her
ducaon. She was quick, spfighily girk
md very pretty, and had already acquired a
one and manner which Surprised and gra,ifi-
ID her excellent parents.
About month after her return home. Job.
ddressing his tutor, said, Mr. Lawson, Mrs.
Iole and me have been thinking
Mrs. Cole and have been thinking, if YOU
'lease, SIR interrupted Mr.. Lawson.
well, never mind grammar, and all that;
ust now, continued Job, 'for ain speaking
ianral. We've been thinking that IFS rattle.
wkward since Fanny has come home 10 have
young gentleman always nuttering about
.cr.'
Mr.. Frederick Lawson blushed and trem-
'ied /; he evidently saw the issue; ne bowed,
md was silent.
Now tell me, don'tyo think likely young
fellow Ike you is dangerous human nature
ii human nature, you know. You and me
have always been friends, and owe YOU d
great deal, SO speak your mnd.'
i am sorry to confess, sir, that think YOU
arc perfectly right in your views replied Mr.:
Lawson.
Cool said Job 'then you don't fret much
about leaving"
indeed, sir, you wrong me-
Sand perhaps you don't think the girl'5
worth looking at, and there's no tanger.'
Sir, do think she isa very charming young
lady bu: have never regarded her in any
other light than the daughter of liberal aud
lipd-hearied pairon.'
You think the old coalman's daughter not
good enough, may hap, for gentleman ?
j ain too poor and dependent 20 entertaiti
any thoughts upon the subject.
Nonsense, a genleman's gentleman, if me
basn'ta schddck. TO cut the matter short, if
you can make up matters with Fan, shall be
glad to have such a son-iu- law, that's all.
And Mrs. Coles my way Of thinking so look
to it,
month after this singular hte-o-tcte, Mr..
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