The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-08-16


"Kind soul!' sobbed the female
Snake.
"When will you return my dear
friend"
SIN week."
"A weekr' screeched Mrs. Snake;
SIT will appear month";
"a month";" groaned Mr.. Snake, "a
quarter Of a year at least! But sup
pose we must submit"
"Well tn ,ught," said Mrs. Snake,
what am idling here for, when dear
Mr.. Jonas wants his things? Snake,
your portmanteau,& find Mr.. Browns
comforter, and fill the small case bottle
with white brandy, and send down and
secure the stplace, and cut the wings
off OF those fowls, and put his shaving
apparatus,and see his carpet bag prop
erly packed, and children, see what
you can do for Mr.. Brown" Thus
saying the bustling body hurried away.
In short time all was done; Mr.. Jonas
Brown was seen otto the coach the
children being SO directed, screwed
their knuckles into their eyes and do
ing some very promising pantomimic
grief and their elders and hetters 'igood
byeing," and "God blessing with ev-
cry appearance of somewhat Gisconso-
late but very affectionate devoutness.
Snow, brats, off to the nursery"
were the first words spoken when their
respected sire had returned from his
mission of seeing Mr.. Brown into the
coach.
'Selina, my dear, come with me-"
Shortly after the pair was seated in
close converse.
81 hope all will go well with Brown.
Selma"
81 hope so, I'm sure, if it don't he's
little better than an impostor. What
is the paltry hundred year he pays
US! I'm sure 1t it were not for the ex-
pectation he speaks Of, never could
or would put up with his tiresome, te-
dious, absurd old bachelor WAYS"
Nor |, my angel; hate the stupid
old fumb; but if all goes well, our for
tune is made, and we may rs well let
him remain with us, as suffer him to
90 out of our sight, to be swindled by
some worthless designing people, as
doubtless he would be-"
"That is so like you, Snake! You
are so considerate and have such
heart! We'll, you'll get your reward"
Thus did the amiable pair converse,
and thousands of castles did they build
in the air, anticipating Mr.. Browns
success, and their share of his new
wealth. At length newspaper arriv-
ed; it contained an account of Mr..
Browns success, and was hailed with
the most enthusiastic joy! Beauti-
ful boquet decorated the mantle peice
ofhis sleeping apartment, new hangings
were instantly attached to his bed. and
every little additional comfort that was
procurable added to his sitting-room.
In a state of most nervous excitement,
they received letter from the absent
Brown; il contained few lines merely
that they might expect
him on that evening. Oh! wasn't ev-
cry thing put in apple.pie order?--the
Iable covered with every imaginable
dainty, and a blazing fire ready to re-
ceive the dear kind Jonas.
Att o'clock the coach drew up at
the door Of Snakes house. In one min
nie after, Mr.. Brown was nearly sufio-
Gated with the embraces of the Snakes.
and nearly deafoned with the vucifera-
tons of their tender offspring. Hav-
ing, at length, partly recovered his lib
erty, he divested himself of his coat,
and was conducted to a well spread |
board where all We'd in bidding him
welcome they assured him
kind and unaltera abe-a welcome from
The heart, not influenced by his world
y goods, but their love for the man
himself.
"Kind and noblc," gasped Jonas, 81
lave much to say to you both"
"Not now, sir-dear sir not now,'
nterposed Snake, "eat first, and refresh
yourself"
Thus saying, all parties proceeded
to fill up Mr.. Browns plate; and we
must confess, never did hungry trav-
eller do more justice to their excellent
are, than did our worthy friend Jonas.
"How can ever repay you,my kind
,st, my dearest --"
"Oh!" from Mrs. Snake, with her
handkerchief 10 her eyes.
"Bestw
"Oh!" from Mr.. Snake, with thumb
N his breast.
"Most generous friends"
Here was short pause.
Jonas resumed
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