Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-06-03
"a. And how did that happen?

ESQ. Ana now ola tfldt happen!
| Ter. was obliged to attend her with the car
1 riage whenever she plased, and looked so we'll
and drove so well, and handed her up and down SO
daceutiy. she took it into her head to have me for
her lover, as we'll as driver.
| a, ESQ. And what did you say to that?
Ter. Why. said just nothing at all sir =; only
gave her hearty kiss, and the old major caugh.
me at it..
Esq. And for such a liberty drove you off.
Ter. Yes did he, and with a shelalah too that
,nukeS my brains ring, to the very day before my
birth.
Esq. And served you just right Have you
learned any better since!
Ter, Oh yes, that was fine schooling for mo-
but sir. its right hard. not TO kiss pretty girl
wien she looks love right at you.
| Esq. rising ! must confess. Terry, you seem
| a plain hea rted frank Irishnan, and like frank
ness in any servant, but have some fears about
trusting your gallantry, not that have any daugh-
ters fall in love, but least that propensity should
lead you into evil.
Ter. o never fear, Major John bate all such
wicked notions out of my head and heart, and |
haa'e had another such thought since, only on
some day since the Major gave me that batting.
Esq. What can you do besides wait upon the
ladies'.
Ter. A thousand things, may it p1a,e your
Y,
go upon errands the day before they are given
and never fail to get back the day after.
Esq. You can write, and read writing, sup
pose!
Ter, Yes sir. can write as fast as Dublin
lawyer. but | never found any one that could read
it though.
Esq. Were you born in Dublin!
Ter. No sir. | was born in the country. pre-
ferred itsthe city was TOO hot and dusty, but the
country was green and inviting.
Esq. Have you ever travelled much!
Ter. Yes sir, have travelled all the way from
Boston to Massachusetts. | like travelling far
better than ploughng grubbing.
Esq. What season do you think the most plea
SAINT?
Ter. What season sir, faith think that in
which a man has the most money in his pocket.
ESQ., How old youl
Ter. am just the age of Patrick O'Larrv.
Esq. How old is he!
Ter | can't tell, and don't think he can tell
himself.
Esq. How do you know that Patrick O'Larrv
and yourself are of an age!
Ter. Because buru ia the spriuy, wI,eu
tho frogs were peeping, and Pit born on the
same day, just ten years afterwards.
Esq. What man do you think best deserves
the name of common benefactor!
Ter. That MN who would petition Congress
that every quart bottle, should hold quart.
Esq. Well Terry, | am satisfied with your
qualifications, that is that they will not suit me.
Ter. Oh don't be hasty, have talked to you
plain. What don't you like!
Esq. Your name given you by the ladies'. it
has too much Of the sound Of trifer in romance,
Tosselton | could not stand it.
Ter. Stop Mr.. sir squire, never will kiss any
more of the rich folks girls.
ESQ. DO YOU promise!
Ter. Yes sir, do do, most solemnly.
Esq. Then your remark about the bottles,
shows that you love mhiskey as the greatest good.
Ter. So have done, but will not drink any
more. if you will give me sarvs. III be temper
ance from the start to the beginning.
Esq. viii you sign the pledge!
Ter. Yes, If ii is as short us falher Matthew'S
Esq. Well here it is (hands him temperance
record) set your name it.
Ter. (signs it) Now that is as fast as a hang
mans knot, it will hold honest Terry until the day
before it breaks Had done that ten years to
come, should now have plenty Of cash in my fob.
Esq. Now | will try you, but remember the
terms, the first drop of the creature" drank, dis
misses you with loss of wages, and loss of char.
ac,cr.
Ter. agree to The terms.
Esq. Then take this letter to the Post Office
(Terrv Ieaves howino