Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-03-26

Ushered into the sitting room he beheld the kind
lady of the mansion surrounded by her family and
domesIics all busily engaged in their respective
Menheer never opens a bargain
abruptly hut first deposits his bundle on The floor
as though was the most Indifferent thing in the
world. He :hen commences a lively conversa-
ton with his own native politeress until his apt
jokes, his broken English and his rich German
accent make him seem quite different person
from ordinary pedlars, aud finally attracts atieR
ton to bis pack. Member apparently forgellul
os his goods, watches his customers ill he sees
their curiosity at full bent. He then opens me-
goliations and seldom closes till he has 'annexed"
a considerable addition to his purse. But in The
present instance, the proper moment was long
coming. True the yonger members of the family
cast many '.longing lingering looks" al the cove
ted treasure, but the matron impertuibabe,
and Meiuheer knew that while the commander
held out, all hopes that the garrison would capitu
late were useless. But The dinner hour was rap
Idly approaching and Meuheer became very un-
easy in his seat He did not like to lose good
bargain, and he liked no better 10 take dinner and
sell only two shiilings worth perhaps. At length,
though his prospect Of victory seen ed not to grow
better. he resolved to commence the attack
WELL" says he arising aud going towards his
bundle, 'ladn doIt ,ou want none OF my gnots
To puy to-day" As If this had been preconcer-
ted sgnal the matron rose replying. "we have
not time row or our dinner will be late. wait unl
we nave dined ard we shall be very glad TO ex-
anime ihem.'' Fine words good bargain may
be altar dinner thought Meiuheer. but he also
remembered the proverb, "a bird in the hand &c. ,
or as applied to his case "a bargain before dinner
n. Il.
dinner such as few places except Yarkee Ohio
can boast was on the table. Come, SIR said the
hale farmer who had now arrived aud assumed
the honors of the house, 'please 81: by and dine
oh! daLk YOU, no, no, bin no! hungry
The good ma,ron adds her cntreaIy and the
two together fairly besege Mcinheer, Madam in
particular pities his weary look and is sure he
must need dinner. Surely nothing less than the
hope of dollar undiminished by twenty five per
cent discount for dinner. could have induced a
man TO withstand so much eritreaty.
Meilheer stood it like hero and fairly worri-
ed his kind friends out, but not without many eff
forts to gather freshness in his own ard wea-
ry countenance and many assurances Of his per-
feet comfort. The dinner was eaten, Meinheer
sat. patience monument until the dishes
were cleaned and The table removed. Then COM
menced the pedlar's ordeal. The pack was
opened the goods spread abroad on the carpet, car
red to the windows. turned in the light. examin-
ed the shade, hung gracefully over the shoulders
cer.sured and admired I'LL finally curiosity could
ask no more. ~ -.a-' - f .- ''
During all this time Meinheer had carfully bal.
anced the account Of praise and censure bestow.
ed by The ladies', and The formcr far piedomi-
mated that he Ielt very sure of good bargain
"WeIl. ladies" said me- and he did look fresh,
and bright aud hopeful. We'll den at can / sell
you to day.. The ladies retired quietly TO their
work, Madame replied in grave unmisiakeable
tone indeed, we have not cent in the house,
'bn; had great curiosity TO examine your goods
and am much obliged TO you.' Meinheer looked
around for some ray of hope but curiosity had
forsaken every face and vanity fair itself would
have failed 10 disturb such dcmure counenances.
Meinheer sunk back IN a CHAIR. He now DdS
faint, hungry and hearlsick. But Mainheer IN
staniy shot an idea. Madame. you invite me
to dine, Ich bin net hungry, now Ich bin hungry,
will you please get me some dinneI?' s1iI.l''
oh. certainly ''- ' '-'' -a --~"
And madame fell to work with the real zest of
hospitality.
The countenanccs of the Young ladies' brighten
ed. One cast fnr;ive glances at brilliant cravat,
another a splendid belt ribbon, another at fine
watch guard, then looks Of jealousy were inter-
Charged, as if they were about to dispute the pos
session of the prize among them.
= Menheer commenced gathering his scattered
articles. ~ ~--@'..' I. '''''.. =" -
Come sir, viii you sit down 10 dinner!'
- Meinheer says nothing, bat lashes his pack.
Your dinner is ready will you please sit DOWN.
Meinhecr glanced his eve over the table. Ev-
cry thing was in order and abnndanb splendid
dinner awaited. He stood gazing perfect mark
of admiration wonder and surprize.
Come sir, please be seated 7
Wei, den Madame. you hash done very well,
you mas make ore very fine dinner. but bin net
hungry. shust want see how you gifts mein
dinner. wants net eat one mouthfu, shusl
want see how you gets mein dinner
With the second assurance the ponderous pack
rolled over, Meinheer disappeared all but the
heels of his well worn boots which marched off
down the lane under it, leaving the household des-
pte their disappointment convulsed with laughter.
''"'t QUIZ.
Tertullian writes, II reverence the plenitude of
the Scriptures, and admit nothing without testi-
mony. Lee, him therefore, who produces any
other standard offaith than the written Word, fear