Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-02-28

There it is now the mex, time meet YOU
shall be- saved from the SIN otwishing you had a
black cap drawn over your fice'
Badger took the money, gave his usual chuck
lie, bowed the silent quick bow he KEEP, in reserve
for the male portion Of the SPECIES, and hobbled
out Of the office, muuering, that mans gentle
mani He pays proper trbHe to my talents III
never take another bill againg him as long as
live
We will not follow Mr.. Bldger in his morn.
ing visits but take leave of hid until quarter past
three
In half an hour found him knee more on the
steps Of Mr. lorimere's marsson His loud ring
this time was answered by the waiter. The man.
half uttered Mr. Lorimerc is out was interrupted
by Badger
4 have an appointment with Mrs lorimere,
and pushing by the disconnected auendas, he en-
tered the drawing room.
Mrs Lorimcrc, dressed in the riches attire
was sitting upon the sofa She hardly noticed
Mr. Badgers entrance Her eyes looked red
and there was crimson spot on her chek ,ha
beiokencd as much anger as grief
Mr. Badger gallan,ly sat himself beside her
stretched his better foot foremost and in m insn
uatngly sympathizing tone feared she vas un.
we'll
Hdhh Nph Sll ! dil quite WILL
Your ladyshps beautiful little boy is ii per
hnps'
NO, he is we'll
Mr. Lorimero is not come home yet, ysur la
lyshpP
Mr. Lorimcre dimes out He has but Just left
met
Ah indeed Suppose he'll be home IL tea
amt much engaged this afternoon, tould
wait
The lady gave him a supplcating glance, and
drew a sigh
He did not say when he would come hack
He may not return until late at night Here
Mrs Lormere showed very evident desire .os oh
Don't be distressed your ladyshp don't
mind waiting at ALL said he in peculiarly ten.
der tone COR, perhaps I'll call again tomorrow
Be so good ms TO remind Mr. Lormere to night
and again IN the morning. and once more as h.
leaves the house, Of those little demands shall
find il quite convenien, TO call tomorrow PRAY
don, be distressed
i will certainly remind him sir, am mortified
to death about them Depend upon they shall
be paid
Pms of,hat now you We taken the matter into
your own hands, DON'T let ne keep you iron
your dinner. I'll see you tomorrow your lady
ship. without fall
With this consong assurance, Mr. Badger took
his leave
The next morning Mr. Lorimere gave stric
orders to the servants not TO admit n gentleman
with long thin face, white hat, and with bu
one decent foot Mr. Badger who was gifted with
some faculty resembling second sight had forseer
this He paid no visit TO Bond street that day
About three o'clock he entered the fashionable
tailoring establishment on the corner of Wal
street and Broadway.
How do you do, Mr. ScofeldP
How are you Mr. Badger? What can | dc
for you TO day2'
is going on in the world from these fine window.
of yours
Certainly sirY
Mr. Badger carefully stationed himself in on,
corner ofthe large window which looks out upor
Broadway.
i wonder who that fellow is lying in wait for
said Scofcld to one of his clerks Here, viii
lam, watch, and tell me whom he pounces upon
A number OF Mr. Badgers friends (all person
from whom he had monty to collect be styled hi
intimate friends) passed by the window on th,i
way to dinner Still he kept post AT last NV,
gentlemen Of gay exterior and laughing very mel
rly, came in sight One was evidently fol
clgner Of AT least supposed distinction Badger
with outslrclched hand, rushed from his hdn
place just as they got opposite to the door.
How do YOU do Lorimcre' Glad 10 see you
been looking for You all day Introduce ne I
your friend Count Morganini is i, not? Happ
to make yonr acquaintance sir and Mr. Badge
held out his enormous palm in preparation Of q
clasping the delcalely gloyed fingers ofhe coun
Pray excuse me at present, Mr. Badger sal
Mr. Lorimere. | am particularly engaged
'Shan't dctaln yon minute, my dear fellow
ONLY want to know when you will settle those az
counts Of Chester & Co.'S and Drummer's Pm S
happy too. to make the counts acquaintance =
Been long in this country SIR? See you often
I Broadway Fine women we have here-GrG
country thls-grcat country
| The count gave a look which the pencil bette
than the pen could express; and dropping NJ
! Lorimercs arm. silently bowed to him, then
/ Mr. Badger. and sauntered down Broadway
This is too bad, Badger, exclaimed Lorimer
| I've been trying to get acquainted with that ma
| for a month, and have Just succeeded
Glad YOU did succeed attribute my ow
snccess 10 that Did you see what bow he ga'
me Q
'Duce take his bow-jus, when he had promi
I'd to ride out with mel-You'ye put me out
humor-l can't listen 10 you now
No. Well I'll just walk towards home Wi
you tsezing his arln,) and you shall tell me wh'
shall call to see you Theres no house III
calling at better Than yours Sweet lady, tn
wife OF yours l-delighrful to talk tor
Mr. Lorimere muuerngly coupled his wife
sweetness with expressions too emphatic for rep
,,on
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