The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-07-19
A GOOD STORY.

One seldom hears good story nowadays the
| following is not bad. A year or two ago there
came 10 the Lan, at -, pleasant looking,
busting, great coated, commercial-traveller sort
OF body. Well, landlord, what have you got,
rump-steak, eh' oyster-sauce, eh? bottle of sher-
ry, good, eh? send 'em up Dinner was served,
wine was despatched, and glass Of brandy and
water comfortably settled the dinner.
wv alter said the traveller, coolly wpng his
mouth with napkin, waiter, am awkwardly
situated.
Sir said the waiter, expecting love letter.
Il cannot pay you
Sorry for that, sir, must call master [Enter
landlord
My good, sir, you see this is rather awkward
good dinner capital dinner! famous wine! glo-
rious grog! but no CASH.
The landlord looked black
PAY next time; often come this road; done
nothing to-day; good house yours; great deal in
the bill way
The landlord looked blue
'No difference to you, Of coursei pleasant house
this plenty of business; happy to take your order;
good credit; good bills.
There is my bill, sir; prompt payment, pay as
60
'Ah, but must 60 without paying. Let US see;
lis and Cd. let us have pint of sherry together;
make it up to pound; that will square it.
Sir, I say you are swindler, sir-I will have
my money
Sir, tell you will call and pay you in three
weeks fron this time exactly, for | shall have to
pass this road again
None of that, sir, it won't do with me; pay my
money or will kick you out
The stranger demonstrated; the landlord kicked
him out doors.
sYou will repent this,' said the stranger.
The landlord dill repent it. Three weeks after
that day, punctually, the stranger re-entered the
Lion Inn-the landlord looked very foolish; the
stranger smiled and held out his hand Il have
come to pay you my score, as promised
The landlord made a thousand apologies for his
rudeness. So many swindlers about, there is no
knowing whom TO trust. Hoped the gentleman
would pardon him. Never mind, landlord; but
COHe, let 5 nave SOiue uliHeT tOSc'ueI, iel w NC
friends. What have YOU got, eh' nice little ham
OF your own curing good greens from your own
garden famous. bottle of sherry, and two bottles
of port?-waiter, this is excellent
Dinner passed over; the landlord hobbed and
nobbed with the stranger; they passed pleasant
afternoon. The landlord retired to attend to his
avocatons; the stranger finished his comforter of
brandy and water, and addressed the waiter,
'Waiter, what is to pay''
Two pounds ten shillings and three pence, sir,
including the former account
'And half crown for yourself
Makes two pounds twelve shillings and nine
pence, sir, replied the waiter rubbing his hands.
Say two pounds thirteen shilIings,' said the
stranger, with benevolent smile and call in your
master'
[Enter landlord, smiling hospitably.] Sorry
you are going SO soon, sir
The stranger merely said with fierce look, Il
owed you seventeen and sixpence three weeks
ago, and you kicked me out OF your house for it..
The landlord began to apologize.
No words, sir; | owed you seventeen and six
pence and you kicked me out Of your house for it.
told you you would be sorry for it, now owe
you two pounds thirteen shillings, (and quietly
turning his coat tails from his seat Of honor) you
must pay yourself in check on the same bank,
for have no money nowl'