Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-07-27
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THE "PLUMNIY."
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just without the walls of old London, there
was, and perhaps still exists, coal-shed-a
dark, gaping, dmgy recess, well filled with
Goals. and in one corner pile of fire-wood
technically termed 'penny-bnndIes''-a fringe
of ropes of onions, suspended from the once
whte-washed ceiling, and a whole barrel of
Yarmouth bloaters at the door. a back room.
dimly seen IN the distance. served as .'paror
and kitchen, and alp to the owner of The es-
Enlistment, consisting of job Cole, his wife,
and two daughters. of the respective ares of
twelve and ten> The upper part of the three
stored house, with The exception of The atlics,
was let out to lodgers, al weekly rents, vary
ing from five shillings 10 half crown.
One morning, in the month of March, Job
Cole was busily employed IN measuring a
5ushel of real Walscnd, scientifically hearing
the measure tn a per!ec; cone, when gentecl
man walked into The shed, and asked iii Mr..
Cole was within -
'lf it's Job Cole Won want, Pm the man.
replied. the retailer of fuel
Can have a few words with you in pri-
vaie = demanded his visiler
'Whv, ] don't see no objections to that re-
piled Job, if so be you'll wait ill l've carried
these Goals. Fust come fust sarved. all the
world over you know at least it's al'avs
bin my maximum. Shan't oe long. Here.
Fanny-Fanny, you slut, come and take care
o. the shop, while | runs over to Mother
Smihers's,' bawled he; and down came a
girl Of twelve wears of age, and upon seeing
the stranger sided hp to the herring cask, and
began playing with the savory fish. CHANGING
now and then al the gentleman with look
between shyness and fear, who, on his part.
endeavored To enter into conversation with the
child, but could extract nothing more than a
timid y es,' or No, SIR
Her father, however, soon relieved guard,
and throwing down the empty sack, cried,
That's the ticket! And now, sir, what's your
business =
- very agreeable business, hope, as far
as you are concerned, Mr.. Colc,' replied the
stranger. But, before communicate the OBJ
Ject of my visit, it is necessary that | should
ask you few queslions.'
AK me no questions, and ri tell you nc
lies, as the saying is replied Job. But, how.
somdever, go it You'll excuse me; but the
fact is, ! care for nobody, for nobody care.
for me. ] fear no buns, not l. Cause why 3
] owe nothing to nobody
! 'Pve heard good character Of YOU in tht
neighborhood,' replied the gentleman.
| Don't doubt it, replied Job, with homes
confidence. j should like to see that man
woman, or child, That could say blacks tn
white otmy eye, that's all.-Pay every body
wish could say as every body paid me p
After little further parley. the gentlema
induced Job TO invite him to conference i
the little back room
y our name is Job Cole, believer
You've hit fright as a lrvcl3 reptile
Job.
Your fathers name was p
Job, too
Have you, or had you, any relations "
'Why, let me see--yes. There's uncl
John; but never set eyes upon him. y,
hard father talk OF him. He went TO the II
geys when youngster-some--som thlrt
years ago-yes, thereabouis. But, if its ii
relations you want, can settle your bushes
in jiffy. Here, Fanny; bring down the Biol
you jade