Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-12-25

Here's Mr. Dombey's daughter lost in the
streets. and robbed of her clothes bv an old
witch of woman--found by me-bronch,
home TO our parlor to rest--look here =
Good Heaven ! said uncle Sol. starting back
against his favoritc compass case. 1t can't
be We'll l.
'No. nor anybody else said Walter, anticpa-
ting the rest. Nobody would, nobody could,
von know. Here just help me lift the little So
IA near the fire, will you uncle Sol-takc care of
the plates-cut som, dinner for her, will Won.
unce-throw those shoes under the CRATE Miss
Florencc-put your feet on the fender to dry
how damp they arc-herc's an adventure. uncle,
ell !-G)d bless my soul. how hot am =
Solomon ellis was quite as hot, by sympathy,
and in excessive bcwderment. lie pattcd Flo
rence's head, pressed her to eat. pressed her 10
rink, rubbc the socs of her feet with his pock-
ct handkerchief heated at the fire, followed his
locomotive nephew with his eyes and ears, and
had 10 clear perception of any thing except that
he was being constantly knocked against and
tnrnbled over by that excited young gentlemen.
~ he dartcd about the room attempting to ac-
oomolish twenty things at once, and doing no.
thing at all.
Here, wait minute. uncle he continued
catching up "A candle. till run up stairs. and
another jacket on. and then I'll be Off say.
uncle. is MT this an adventure 2
My dear boy. said Solomon, who, with his
spectacles on his forehead and the great chro-
nome,er in his pocket, was necessarily oscilla-
ting between Florence on the sofa. and his ne
phew in all parts of the paror, itsthe most en-
traorlinary-'
No. but do, uncle. please-tlo Miss Florence
thinner. you know, uncle
Yes, yes, yes cried Solomon, cutting
instantly into a leg of mutton, as if he were ca
terirg for giant I'll take care of her, Wallv .
understand. Pretty dear Fam>hed. OF course
You co and get ready. Lord bless me Sir
Richard Wilmington thrice Lord Mayor of Lon
djn.'
Walter was not very long in mounting to his
lofty garnet and descending from it. but in the
mean time Florence. overcome by fatigue had
sunk into doze before the fire. The short in
tcrval ofqniet though only IA few minutes in du-
ration, enabled Solomon ellis so far to collect
his wits as to make some little arrangement for
her comfort, and to darken the room. and to
rec her from the blaze. Thus when the boy
returned, she was sleeping peacefully.
That's capital = he whispered giving Solo
sion into his face. Now I'm of. I'll Just
take a crust of bread with me, for I'm very hun
gy-and-do MT wake her, uncle Sol
No. no, said Solomon. Pretty child
Pretty, indeed = cried Walter i never
saw such face, uncle Sol Now I'm off,
That's right said Solomon. greatly relieved.
4 say uncle SOL cried Walter, putting his
face in at the door
Here he is again said Solomon.
How does she look now p
Quite happy said Solomon.
That's famous now I'm Off
Il hope you are, said Solomon to himself.
say, uncle SOL cried Walter, reappcarne
at tie door.
'We met Mr.. Carker the Junior in the street
queerer than ever. lie babe me good bye. but
came behind rs hcre-thcrcs on odd thing
for when we reached the shop door. looked
round, and saw him going quietly away. like q
servant who had seen me home or faithful dog
How does she look now, unclc!
Pretty much the same as before, Waly,' re.
| Piled uncle Sol.
| That's right. Now am of
And this time he really was and Solomon
ellis. with no appetite for dinner. sat on the op
p,si'e side of the fire watching Florence in ha
Sluin5cr. building great many airy castles o
the most fantastic architecture, and looking. il
! the dim shade, and in the close vicinity Of al
the instruments like magician disguised in
Nelch wig and suit OF coffee color, who hcl,
the child in an enchanted sleep.
In the mean time. Walter proceeded towdr'
Mr. Dombey's house at a pace seldom achieves
by a hack horse from the stand and yet with hi
head olt of the window every two or three mi
nutcs, in impatient remonstrlnce with tn
driver Arriving at his journeys end. he leap
ed out, and breathlessly announcing his erran
to the servant, followed him straight into the Ii
brary. where there was great confusion O
tongues, and where Mr.. Dombcy his sister, an
Miss Toy, Richards, and Nippor, were all con
gragated together.
on! | beg your pardon, Sir said Waite,
rushing up to him. but I'm happy to say it's "a
right, Sir. Miss Dombeys found :
The boy. with his open face and flowing hail
and sparkling eyes, painting with pleasure an
excitement, was wonderfully opposed to MI
Dombcy As lissat confronting him in his librar
| chair.
told you Louisa, that she would certain
! he found >,il Mr.. Dombey, looking slight
over his shoulder at that lady, who wept in con
p,ny with Miss Tox. Let the servants kno,
, that m farther steps are necessary. This bo
who brings the ntormltion is young Gay iroI
the Office. How was my daughter found. Sir
know how she was lost Here he looked M
icStically at Richards But how was 81
iounl who found her ?
Why. believe found Miss Dlmb,y, Sin
said Walter modestly ); at least don't kno
that can claim the merit of having OK tutl
found her, Sir, but was the fortunate INSTR
ment of
r What do YOU mean, Sir interrupted NJ
: Dombey, regarding the boys evident pride at
2 pleasure in his share of the transaction with a
> instructive dislike, by not having exactly foul
my daughter, and by being a fortunate instr
. ment BE plain and coherent, if you please
1t was out of Walters power to be coharen
II but he rendered himself as explanatory as
J. could, in his GREATNESS state, and stated why
had come alone.
r. 'You hear this, girl ?, said Mr.. Dombey, stern
. to the blaek-eyed Take what is necessar
r. and return Immediately with this young man
!. fetch Miss Florence home. Gay, you will be r
warded Tomorrow
t 'Oh thank you, Sir said Walter ~,
are very kind I'm sure was not thinking
IT any reward, Sir
h You are a boy said NJ. Dombey, sudden
l. and almost iercely and what you think of,
r affect to think Of is of little consequence. i'
l. have done well, Sir. DO Mt undo it. Louis
ID please to give the lad some wine
n Mr.. Dombey's glance followed Walter Gi
IS with sharp disiavor, as he let the room und
y the pilotare of Mrs. Chick and it may be tn
10 his minds eve followed him with no greater
~ fish. as he rode back TO his uncle's with Miss
sr san Nipper.
n. There they found that Florence much relres
re- ed BY sleep, had dned, and greatly improv
ID the acquaintance of solomon ellis, with who
~ she was on terms of perfect confidence and ea'