The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-05-15


are So considerate, and have such q
heart! Well, you'll get your reward
- Thus did the amiable pair converse,
and thousands of castles did they build
in the air anticipating Mr.. Browns
success and their share of his newly
acquired wealth. AtIength newspa-
per arrived; it contained an account at
Mr. Jonas Browns success, and was
hailed with the most enthusiastic joy!
Beautiful bouquets decorated the, man.
Of his sleeping apartment. ne "
hangings were instan,lys attached TO
his bed, and every little additional CON-
fort that could be procured was added
to his sitting room. IN a state OF most
nervous excitement they received a
letter from the absent Brown; it con-
tanned but few lines, merely announc-
ing that they might expect him on that
evening. Oh! wasn't every thing put in
apple-pie order! The table covered
with every imaginary dainty, and "a
blazing fire ready to receive her dear
kind Jonas.
At seven O'clock the coach drew up
at the door Of Snakes house, and in one
minute after Mr.. Brown was nearly
sufocated with the embraces of the
Snakes, and nearly deafened by the vo-
of their tender offsprings. =
Having at length partially recovered
his liberty, he divested himself Of his
coat, and was conducted to the we'll
spread board, where all wed in bidding
him welcowe-a welcome, they assur-
ed, kind, unalterable--a welcome from
the heart, not influenced by his world
Iy goods, but the love for the man him
self. ..n Fl .a
"Klnd and noble," gasped Jonas. 81
have much to say 10 you BOTH"
"Not now, sir--dear sir, not now,"
Snake; seat frs, and refresh
yourself"
Thus saying, all parties began to fill
up MIR. Jonas Browns plate, and we
must confess, never did hungry trav-
eller do more justice to their excellent,
fare, than did our worthy friend Jonas.
SLOW can ever repay you, my
kindest, my dearest -"
s.Ohr' from Mrs. Snake, with her
to her eyes.
"Besi!' r., a..,.} ,,o
"Oh!" from Mr.. Snake, with thump
IN his breast 5#.
"Most gracious friends"
Here there was short pause.
Jonas resumed
"You have head the newsW
ave haye--we have" chorused the
Snakes. ., s..
sand even that has made no change
n patterns of ffiendshiPT
"Don't speak of small efforts in this
way, dear, dear, very dear Mr.. Blown,'
vhined Mr.. Snake, pressing his hands.
I'VE have done our duty TO our nelghbor
md to ourselves, and we look for no
.,eater reward than the consciousness
If having done right"
"The consciousness of having done
lghtr' recapitulaled Mrs. Snake, seem
NJ to think the adoption Of the last line
If the speech equivalent to the utter
nee of the aforesaid, to a long toast.
"Thls is TOO much" gasped Jones.
you are man! Mrs. Snake,
affirm you are a woman! No, you
re nol--it's lie, na'am; beg your
,ardon-a misIake-you are an angel!
make, let me speak to you alone"
In "A moment the room was cleared;
he oflicious Snake re-filled his guests
and sal, in state of perpIexily
opposite him. as aag ~.
"Ahem'' coughed Mr.. Jonas Brown.
Snake, may | believe you when you
ay, had | come back a loser | should
ave had as kind a welcome?'
"Oh! Mr.. jonas Brown, sir, ior heav-
MS sake, do not tear, and lacerate, and
Tough up, and harrow. and drill my
cart in this manner; you ought TO
now-a heart that honors you, but
ares for no mans riches"
"Worthy man! excellent christian
nrivallsd friend!"
"Friend," exclaimed Snake; "ay,l
riend 5 the word. Damon loved Py.
HAS, and Snake loves Brown"
"Your hand!" gasped Jonas; 81 am
alisfsd. Twill live with you and your
ear family forever"
"Happiness, rapture, ioy!" shouted
make. SAL we feared was, after this
hange Of fortune, you would leave u.s."
"Leave you--never, though have
ad a change Of fortune"
"The saints be praised"
81 have had no change Of feeling! my |
cart is still the same -
"English oak" suggested Snake.
SIT is; that's the, material. Though |
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