Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-07-21
THE "PLUMMY."
ny kLtRED cRowQUILL.
[CoNcLUpEU.l

received; one handed chairs, and ano-
ther the paper while thirI entered a
door, on which private was painted in
large letters. And they had scarcely
seated themselves, before out popped heir
visitor Of yesterday, smiling and extend
ing his baud
'Our Mr.. Robinson " IN be disenraCed
IN few moments, and will be happy TO
see you Mr.. Cole. Good morning! ma
DAM turning to Mrs. Cole, who shook
her new bonnet and feathers at him and
said, How dye dO?'
L he clerks were all pretending to be
busy at their desks: but were in fact
scraPIng away with their nibess pens,
and glanclnS with curious eyes at the
fortunate couple.
iheIr acquaintance kept them in con
versgtion, until summoned by bell
Now, II you please said he, and open
ing the door, introduced them To the pres
ence OF Mr.. Robinson gentleman of
the 'old school, with powdered hair and
gold sPectacles whose bland and easy
manners soon made them feel perfectly
at home.
Having requested their attention with
little preliminary congratulation upon
their good fortune, he proceeded TO read
the last will and testament Of Uncle
John aud, folding it up,continued, you
understand the intent aud meaning of
this Instrument inquired Mr.. Robin
son.
Not lot, by the living lingo cried
honest Job. It's all ii tum Ii AMI Glib
berrSh TO me. Pray, sir, can't YOU Give
II TO us in pi in English
Mr. Robinson smiled
We'll then Mr. Cole,in phin English.
this will bequeaths to you the sum of
one hundred thous sand poun Is, which nj
present produces five thousand pounds
year, or nearly hundred pounds per
week.
The devel it does!' exclaimed Job:
and what are We to do with it, should
like TO know?
Whatever you p'ease,' replied MIR.
RobInson' tits leIt entirely at your dis
posaI.'
My goodnessr exclaimed Mrs. Cole
well IT'S better 10 be born lucky than
rich.
Hold your ool's tongue, do inter.
ruP ed J b. q 81 sir. have YOU the
stu. ere, or where : the dibsr
he money is inv sled in tho Elves
IN the bank of Eng md replied Mr.
Robinson, where should advise you to
keep il
iDut, say remarked job, do you
think 1t is safe? I've heard Of banks
breaking YOU know
us perfectly safe, depend ont said
Mr.. Robinson, smiling The half year
dividend IS due next month, AMI my
clerk will 60 with you, if yol please to
receive IT,
'Ihank'ee! thank'ce.' replied Job; Il
sha ieel obleeged il you'll just put us
IN the way like, for | don't exactly an
dersiand these matters | s'pose old
woman, we must sci! the sticks, and Gu.
me old shop. Perhaps, sir, it may be-
30 your way TO sell ll;t has good
name, and the returns are not to be
sneez-d al; its kept me and mine FOR
good many years.
) dare say we shall I've able 10 dispose
OF the concerh,' said Mr. Robinson, srni-
ling at the Importance he attached to the
shop; at the same time he naturally in.
ierred that that the honest retailer Of
Goals entertained very inaccurate idea
Of the fortune which had unexpectedly
devolved to HIM. 'lf you will allow me,
Will also seek for a suitable house for
you; in fact, you will always find me
ready to assist and advise you, and 10
Prolect your interests
We've much obliged to you, sir, I'm
sure; amt we JobY said Mrs. Cole.
'N erry,' replied Job, lost in thought
Tor moment Il tell you what il is,
sir, I'm rather daized with this luck ,and
don't know hardly which way to turn.
Now ! shouldn't just like TO make an
ass Of myself, you know, nor exactly
let our neighbors think as we was proud
50 we u consider on it, Meantime /
should like a trhe Just for a shindy.
There's my old chum, Tom Simpson the
grocer, he's got large family, and /
know he wants a new front, cause he's
talked TO me about it. s'pose q matter
ol twenty pounds or so would set all
things 10 right 81 that quarter Do YOU
think ! may 60 as far as THAR
Certainly replied MF Robinson; shat
rs a mere tribe; aud although YOU viii.
OF course, move ia different society from
what you have been accustomed. tbink
II Will rebound greatly 10 your honor 10
remember those friends you have tried
and from whom you have received
friendly Offices. Suppose I advance Won
q hundred pounds now.qud see me again
20 morrow, or tho following day
4 should be alearcd o. have so much
"a The house, indeed I should SIR said
Mrs. Cole. Thirty will be enough ,aad