Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24
Editor Dining Out.

Quite a distinguished citizen Of our city,
and one Of the members of corps editorial,
made short excursion into the country last
Sunday, where they revelIed some hours a.
mong the breeses, and finally returned a. 3
ORA o'clock, with appetites, it may easily be
imagined, nicely sharpened for the enjoyment
of a good dinner. After imbibng a glass Of
wine biuers on the ST. Charles, our friend of
the scissors and quill was invited by his com.
panion to Join him in quiet dinner at his own
domicil.
81 have nothing nice" said he, ''for did mt
think we should reach home in time to dine,
but reckon ] can make up something that
will answer the demands of hunger for the
nonce."
ooh, am not particular" replied the edi-
tor, "anything will answer my purpose; am
one of those, you know, whose wants are very
easily supplied"
Shortening the way, by easy and familiar
chat, they at last reached the gentleman's
dwelling and at the summons Of the bell,
favorite female servant came to the door, with
her shining ebony face wreathed gaily in
smiles. Whispering few words in her mas
ter's ear, almost as soon as he had crossed
the threshold, he exclaimed
"I OH don't say so ! what are they?"
Now, the editor thought by no means hard
of hearing, did not quite distinctly understand
the reply, or The reason that he did not wish
to listen to what appeared to be private COL
lOqny. He thought, however, that, the Ie-
malnder ofthe conversation was about as fol-
lows:
"A pair of fine ducks" said the servant.
You don't say So" returned his host
swell. now. am satisfied; who would have
thought that. Go into the parIor," said he to
his guest, ''I'll join you there in about five
mnutrs.''
The editorial gentleman quietly wendrd
his way alone to the parIor, wondering in his
own mind why such unusual disturbance a
bout the dinner should be made. in a house
where every thing was gener lily conducted
In the most simple and unoStenthcIOuS man
ner possible; but nevertheless, scarcely fellcl
tating hin.sef upon the fact that the dinner h
was TO enjoy was far more inviting than l
had been represented. Five. ten, fifteen min
uteS had elapse,, and his host did not presen
himself; he funbled over the pictures an
books On the table; played awhile with tn
poodle dog, which was taking nap on tn
soft, half whiSIled tune or two, hummpd tn
fraction of d psalm, and was finally found ga
zing on painting of Mary MandaIen, to dis
cover new beauties, when his entertainer mad
his appearance, jus, exactly the happiest look
ing man the editor had ever stumbled upon.
Excuse my OBTAINING yon," said he, ''bu
you heard what Betty said at the doorl"
"Oh, yes" replied the editor.
IA pair Of 'em, by JUve!"
$50 understood her to say.S
land finer pair never saw, though So
1t VINO should not as plump, as fair and
bright as l ever laid my eyes on; come Jo'
me in drink"
Adjourning to the side board, they file
their glasses the editor gave,
''Here's to them"
"Good!" said the host, "here's to themn'
The editor was slightly astonished, for h
friends way of rejoicing over the ducks We
quite singniar-he tossed off his wine ar
commenced promenading the room, rubin
his hands, chuckIing and occasionally givir
vent to guffaw.
"A paiE-who'd have thought it; and a
doing so nicely too!" was his exclamation.
How are you having them fixed = inqu
ed his visitor.
"Oh, leave that t. the women Of course
don't NEEDLE with that business"
but it's pity, considering they are SO '
~ fine; that you hav'nt another friend or ~
to dine with yon!''
"PardoE me, forgot, ] am compelled
ask you TO go somewhere else for your d
ner."