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

u pied card. .Don'tbe afeard on it, young cha
u It's rather siled, to be sure but IFS ali rich
We're come about matter o. money,
'Are you Mr.. Cole p
Sob Cole, at your service.'
'Oho cried he.young man, becoming sud
denly flexible, do me The favor 10 walk +,
sir. Never mind your shoes, Manu. confirm
ed he, addressing Mrs Cole, who. was rubin
her thick soles upon the mat a, the door.
lhey entered the clerks office, and neyc
were clients more tremendously received: on,
handed chairs, and another the 'paper,' Will,
Il third entered door, on which sprivate, iva,
painted IN large letters. And they had scarce
~ seated themselves before out popped ,hei
visi'er OF yesterday, smiling, and extending his
hand. '''S
Our Mr.. Robinson will be dsensaoeJ in =
lew minutes, and will be happy to see you Mr.
Soie. 1000 morning, madam turning To Mrs.
Coie' VINO SHOOK her new bonnet and feathers
at INN, and said, How dye do?'
Inc clerks were all pretending to be busy
NJ their desks; but were. in fact, scraping away
"'oiess pens, and glancing with curious ewes
At the fortunate couple.
! Their acquaintance kept them in converso-
tion until summoned by bell.
! Nov, il YOU please,' said he. and. opep;po
me door, introduced them TO the presence of
Mr. Robinson--a gentleman of the toId school,
with powdered hair and gold spec,acles.
whose bland and easy mapner soon made Them
leel perfectly at home.
Having requested their attention. with liz
sie preliminary congra,ula,on upon their good
! fortune, ne proceeded to read the last will and
testament OF Uncle john and, folding il nm.
continued, lou understand the intent and
meaning OF this instrument" inquired MIR.
Robinson.
Not Jot,b the living Jingon cried hon.
est 'on. IT'S all ti-tum-ti and gibberish to
N, me. Prsy, sir, can't You give it us in plain
Mr.. Robinson smiled.
,Weil' then, Mr.. Cole. in plain English. this
Will oeqneaths 10 you The sum of one bndrod
thousand pounds, which at present produces
five thousand pounds year, or nearly n nun
dred per week.
'lhe devil it doesn exclaimed Job: sand
what are we 10 do with it, should like IN
know = :"
whatever you please replied Mr.. Robin
son 1T Is lett entirely at your disposal.'
Wy goodnessn exclaimed Mrs Cole. well. !
us better to be born lucky than rich.'
HOLD your FOOLS tongue, do, interrupted
cay, sit, nave You the stuff here or !
where is the dibs ?
The money Is lnysssled, il, the T. in ll,e
Bat, say remarked Job, do you think it /!
sale Pve heard of banks breaking, you
know
IFS perfectly safe, depend OMIT said Mr.
Robinson, smiling. The half yearly dividend
is dne next month, and my clerk shall 90 with !
you. if you please, TO receive il.
SIhank 3ap thorl . ranl;aJ ILL q ,L,n
feel ohleeged if you'll Just put us in the way,
like, for don't exactly understand these mat |
ters. s'pose, old woman, we must sell the
sticks, and cut the old shop? Perhaps, sir, it
may be in your way TO sell it; it has good
name, and the returns are not To be snecZed
at; il's kept me and mine for a good MANY
years.
Il dare say we shall be able to dispose of
the concern said Mr. Robinson smiling al the
importance he attached to his shop; at the
same time lie naturally inferred that the hon
est retailer oil Goals entertained very naccu-
rate idea at the fortune which had unexpected
iy devolved 10 him. 'lf you will allow me
will also seek for suitable house for you
in fact, you will always find me ready TO assist
and advise you, and to protect your interests
Were much o5leeged to you. sir, Pm sure
amt we, job said Mrs Cole
'Wherry,' replied Job, lost in thought for
a moment. Il tell you what it is, sir, Pm
rather dazied with this luck, and don't hardly
know which way to turn. Now shouldn't
just like to make an ass of MYSELF. Won know
nor exactly let our neighbors think as we was
proud SO we'll consider on it. Meantime,
should like a trfe just Tor shmdy. There's
my old clum, Tom Simpson, the grocer. he's
got large family, and know he wants new
front, cause he's talked TO me about it,
s'pose matter of twenty pound or so would
Sc, all things right in that quarter. Do You
( think / may 90 as far that p
certainly replied Mr.. Robinson shat is
mere trfe; andaIthough youwili, of COURSE
move in different society from what You have
been accustomed to, think it will rebound
greatly TO your honor to remember those
| friends you have tried and from whom YOU
have received friendly offices. Suppose adj
vance youa hundred pounds now, and see me
again Tomorrow, or the following day.
u should be afraid 10 have so much in the
house, indeed | should, sir.' said Mrs. Cole
Thirty will be enough, and to spare
I Lots said job
Mr.. and Mrs. Cole set up nearly the whole
night talking over their great fortune, and
forming thousand different projects FOR the
future; and, after putting the amount upon pa
per. and puzzlng over the sum for a consider
; able time, they at last began TO have glim-
; mering Of the extent and value of their pos
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