American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper., 1846-07-13
A SPIRITED TALE.
THE MINISTER'S FEAS T .
RyIypIAJANG PIERsoN.


he Reverend Mr.. N was man oi
lent temper, but he was eccentrlc' ne |
a powerful preacher, and his minlstra'lo"
hlest to the reformation OF many IN MS pa
At the age OF thrty-four he became
nored of rich parishioner. Weil' the
3 rage was consummated, the bride s portioii
and the husband, as husbands IN their hfsC
are ami to do. consented to the humor oil
wife and accompanied her to several fes-
parties given by his wealthy neghbors IN
hor of his marriage. :.
8 Fhe happy couple were sitting togelher IN
sir comfortable parlor one evening towards
NO. the reverend gentleman studying the
heyable Bede, and his wife equally intent
an nlate of the latest fashions, when she
denlv looked up with an expression between
be and fear. and thus addressed her COM
INV dear husband, have request to
ke."
well, Nancy, any thing consistent"
.von do not imagine that would make an
consistent request, surelyF"
sNo-not a request that you conslaer lhcoh-
tept But come, what is lt"
,Why, my dear sir,'' and her voice trenoieo
little. eve have been to several parties q
Dng the neighboring gentry, anu now thihf
at 10 maintain our position IN society, W.
ould make party too"
The minister looked blank.
oWhat sort Of party, Nancy" he SAID
myth. ,hos
1Why," she replied, "such party as thos
have attended. We must make an ele
mt dinner, and have dancing after it,"
i ,,o;,;-toric hnnSpl1 plaCDldIG
Ir. N. ,..r
"Why, yes, certainly" replied ms VIII II
oaxingiy. "You will not dance, 'he Pali'
III be mine; and then we have been TO slnhi
arties all winter" lov
"True, true" he muttered with perPie3H x
ir. and sat silent for some time as II cons'o'
og. At length he spoke. "Yes, Nancy, y
nay make party, give dinner ana Il
Euests desire it, you may dance. 49,. ,
"Thank you, love-" she cried, putting
rms around his neck.
uBut | have some stipuIatons TO MAXI
out it." he said; 81 must select ana INV
he ouests, and you must allow me 10 pi'
ONE of my favorite dishes on the table,"
aAll as YOU please, love" " she answered
iohtedlv; abut when shall it be-"
tsNext Wednesday, if you p.ease."
uRut our furniture and window drape
are very old fashioned. Is it not time we
new?n o.
.sI should hardly think it necessary to
furnish our rooms, Nancy. All our turnl
is excellent of its kind" -,
uBut our smooth carpets, white Grape
and cane chairs have such cold look, 90
sent to have the rooms new htted; we
move these things to the unturnlshed cf
bers.'
UAnd of what use will they be in those re
which we never occupy? Besides, 1t IS
snrinq, and to fit up now for winter is supe
ous." :, ,;
"Well, | would not care" she persl
ssonlv neople will call us parsimonious ant
ooh. if that is all, he said, 81 will pre-
to expend thousand dollars on the eVenl
the party, not in furniture, put IN 'l'
which will be far more greatful to our g
and profitable to ourselves, and wnich sna
onorate US from oil imputation OF parslr
and you may expend in dress, eataoies an
sert, lust what sum you please"
And SO the colloquy ended. lie resum
studies, and she gave her mind TO the col
alton of the dress which would be most b
ing. and the viands that were most expe
The next day she went busily about her
ratons, wondering all the time how mel
hand would expend his thousand dollars;
she had discovered something OF the &c
citv of his character, she doubted not u
meant to give an agreeable surprise; al
curiosity grew so great that she couio
sleep during the interval.
At length the momentous day arrived
arrangements were all complete, ant
N retired to perform the all-importa
mess of arrayng her person in fine attlr
fingered long at the toilet, relying on tt
ionable unpunctuality of fashionable
and when the hour struck, left her cl
like Judith of old, glorously, to allure
of all who should look upon her, and
sweet smiles and graces, notwithstand
uncomfortable pinching of her shoes al
Her husband met her in the hail
"Our guests have arrived, !" ne said al
ed the door of the receiving room.
full! wonderful What strange asse
There were congregated the CRIPPLE u
ed, and the blind, the palsed, the extfe
and group of children from the ain
who regarded the fine lady, some
open mouths, others with both hands
hair, while some peeped from behind
the covert to which they had retrea'
her dazzling presence She was petri
establishment; then dash of displeasuI
! her face, till having run her eyes ovel
'tesoue assembly, she met the comlca
expression of her countenance, wheh
into a violent fit of laughter.
"Nancy!"a at length said her husban
She suppressed her mirth, stammered
and added:
"You will forgive me, and believe
unite Weicomen