The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14
Tricks au Traveller,

On the day of our leaving Sandusky,
we came about forty miles and stopped at
a tavern. Here was allowed TO stop ill
two in the morning, al which time rose
reluctantly TO resume my journey. On
taking my seat in the stage To which my
kindly host conducted me with lantern,
| perceived that the other end of the ve-
hlcle was occupied by lady Of color, ap-
parently about twenty years of age. To
be sure thought myself entitled 10 better
company, bu. | was unwilling to make
any disturbance, and the vehicle was Just
starting of when per. young dandy
came tripping out of the Inn aud signiied
his intention to go with us. VIVA, could
| do? You know have an instructive
aversion to dandies, and on the present
occasion, the thoughts of such creatures
company was particularly disagreeab'e,
for | wished to occupy a whole seat in
order to be at my ease, and if possible
enjoy. a llltle rest. A lucky idea occur
red TO me. The landlord had retired with
his lantern, and the dandy was on the
point Of locating himself by my side,
when | arcosted him in my sweetest tone
'Sir, you can sit with that young lady
Oh said the dandy in an exquisite lisp,
'lll take a.seat with the youn lady then
madam | hope you will allow me the
pleasure Yes sir, responded the mai
den quietly, and the dandy placed himself
at her sde.as ,enderly as the most amor
Gus lady could desire. The coach passed
on, and it was such sport as man canno,
expect to enjoy more than once in his
lifetime to listen to his conversaton--his
efforts could not draw Phillis's colloquial
powers INFO exercise.
He talked first abou, fashions, then abnu,
himself, and last of all about the weather,
but in spite Of his persevering lucncy, the
damsel preserved the most provoking 81
lence, broken only by an occasional mon
osyllable in reply 10 some direct inlerro-
CATION. A, last the young man grew dis.
couraged. and we all rode silently OIL till
we came TO lio,el where it was tie
practice Of the driver to change horses.
Here we stopped, and the Beau, still scru-
pulously regardlul of the incest rules of
gallanlry, and secretly DESTROYS of seeing
the face of young lady who would pre-
sumo to treat his attentions with neglect,
escorted his companion into the Inn par
lor, and called for a light. The light
came, and nevei in my life did see an
other such figure as that presented by
my polite fIiend. With mouth diated
to its utmost extension, he stood gazing
for minute at the personifcation of vsi-
bic darkness before him, and then sudden
ly walked up to me with look that would
have frightened a calamount, roarcd out
'I'hundrer and wounds sir wha, 30 you
mean by insulting me-here is my card
sir. ! shall hold you accountable My
dear fellow replied |, my surprise is
equal 10 yours, knew nothing of the mat
ter--and were it not that am rather bash
fgl in the company of the ladies', ! should
certainly have taken seat by the lady
myself The dandy shook his head as
if not more than half satisfied, and retreat.
ed from the room mullering between his
teeth. In few moments he again thrust
his head within the door and said to me
very taunlingly, Il suppose, sir, the lady
whom found in your company is youl
sister Yes said [, aud am infinite.
ly rejoiced at the prospect Of having such
an eloquent young man as yourself for .
brothcr-in law. have not seen the gen
tleman snce.-Erie Observer.