New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-23

was AFTER much consideration OF this fact and much
bordering such an unfortunate combination of
circumstances that bright idea occurred to the
Captain. Suppose be made call on Mr.. Carker
and tried 10 ind out from kin how the land really
lay
Captain Cutie liked this idea very much. 1t
came upon him iD a moment oi inspiration, as be
smoking an early pipe Ia Brig Place after
breakfast and II was worthy Of the tobacco 1t
would quiet bis conscience, which was honest
one, and was made little uneasy by what Val
ter had cOnhded TO him and what Sol ellis had
said and it would be deep, shrewd act of friend
ship. He would sound Mr.. Carker carefully and
! say much or little Just as he read that gentlemsns
character. and discovered that they got on well TO.
gether or the reverse.
Accordingly without the fear Of Walter before
his eyes who ne knew was at home packingj
Captain Cutie again assumed his ankle Jacks and
mourning brooch, and issued forth this second
expedition. He purchased no propitlatory Dosegay
on the present occasion, as he was going TO place
OF business but he put small sun8ower 10 bis
button-hole to give himself an agreeable relish Of
the country; and with this, and the knobby stick
and the glazed hat, bore down upon the Offices Of
| Dombey and Son.
After taking glass Of warm rum and water at
tavern close by 10 collect his thoughts the Captain
made q rush down the court, lest its good effects
should evsPorate, aud appeared suddenly to Mr.
Perch
"Matey," said the Captain, in persuasive &C.
cents. One OF your Governors - named Carker
Mr Perch admitted it but gave him to under
stand, as IN official duty bound that all bis Gov
errors were engaged, aud never expected to be
disengsged any more.
" Look ee here mate said the Captain in his
ear my name & Cap en- Cutie
The Captain would have hooked Perch gently 10
him. but Mr. Perch eluded the attempt not so much
in design as in starting at the sudden thought that
such weapon unexpectedly exhibited TO Mrs
Perch might, in her then condition. be destructive
| to that ladys hopes.
| IF you II be 80 good as Just report Cap en- Cut
tie here. when you get chance, said the Captain,
"I II wait"
Saying which, the Captain took his seat on Mr.
Perclis bracket, and drawing out his handkerchief
from the Of the glazed hat, which he jammed
between his knees without injury TO its shape for
nothing human could bend it, rubbed his head wei
all over, and appeared refreshed He subsequently
arranged his hair with his hook. and sat looking
round the office, contemplating the clerks with
serene respect.
The Captains equanimity was 50 impenetrable
and Ina altogether so mysterious being, that
Perch the messenger was daunted.
What name was 1t you said asked Mr.
Perch bending down over him as he sat on the
bracket
"Cap'en in deep hoarse whisper.
Yes" said Mr.. Perch, keeping time with his
head
Cutie"
"Ohl" said Mr. Perch in the same tone, for he
caught it, and could Mt help it; the Captain in his
diplomacy, was so impressive. IN see II he
disengaged now. don't know. Perhaps he may
be for a minute"
Ay, ay, my lad | won't detan him longer
than a minute" said the Captain, nodding with all
the Weighty Importance that he felt within him
Perch. soon returning said " Will Captain Cutie
walk this wayp
Mr.. Carker the manager, standing on the hearth
rug before the empty fire place, which was orna-
mented with castellated sheet OF brown paper
looked at the Captain as he came ill., with no very
special encouragement.
"Mr Carkerf" said Captain Cutie.
Il believe so. said Mr.. Carker showing all his
teeth.
The Captain liked his answering with smile
il looked pleasant "YOu see, began the Captain
rolling his eyes slowly round the little room. and
taking in as much of it as his shirt collar permit
ted IN a seaiariDg myself Mr.. Carker and
Walr, as is on your books here, is most son OF
mine"
Walter Gay 20 said Mr. Carker showing all
his teeth again
"Walr Gay 1t is" replied the Captain, right "
The Captains manner expressed A warm approval
of Mr.. Carkers quckness OF perception " m an
intimate friend Of his and his uncle's. Perhaps,
said the Captain, "you may have heard your head
Governor mention my name captain Cutie
Not said Mr.. Carker, with a still wider dem
onstration than before
We'll" resumed the Captain, q" ye the pleas
ure of his acquaintance. waited upon him down
on the Sussex coast there, with my young friend
Walr when--in short. when there was a little
accommodation wanted The Captain nodded his
head In a manner that was at once comfortable,
easy. and expressive You remember, ] dare
say
Il think said MIR Csrker, Il had the honor Of
arranging the business
TO be sure r. returned the Captain Right
again YOU had Now We the liberty OF coming
here
Wont sou SIT down ?" said Mr.. Csrker. smil-
ing
Thank ee returned the Captain, aysiling him
self OF the offer. q" man does get more way upon
himself perhaps IN his conversation when he SITS
down Won't you take a cheer yourself
No thank YOU, said the manager, standing,
perhaps from the force OF winter habit. with his
back AGAINST the chimney piece, and looking down
upon the Captain with eye IN every tooth and
gum. You have taken the liberty, you were go
ing to ssy-though II 8 none
Thank ee kindly. my lad returned the Cap
tain: "Of coming here, on account OF my irend
Walr Sol ellis his uncle, is man OF science, |
aud IN science he may be considered clipper but
he amt what should altogether call able seaman
not a man of practice Walr is as trim lad as
ever stepped but he's little down by the head
in one respect, and that is, modesty. Now what
should wish TO put 10 you, said the Captain, |
lowering his voice, and speaking in kind OF con |
idential growl in a friendly way, entirely be-
tween You and me, and for my own private reck-
oning TIL your head Governor has wore round
Bit and can come alongside of him, is this.-ls |
everything right and comfortable here and is Walr
out ard bound with pretty fair wind Y
What do you think now. Captain Cutie. re-
turned Carker gathering up his skirts and settling
himself in his position, o You are practical man
what do you think
The acuteness and significance OF the Captains
eye as he cooked it in reply, no words short OF
those unuttersble Chinese words before referred TO
could describe.
Come said the Captain. unspeakably en-
Outraged. what do you say Am I right or
wrong
So much had the Captain expressed in his eye |
emboldened and melted by Mr.. Carkers smiling |
urbsnity that he felt himself in as fair condition
to put the question as if he had expressed his sen
timents with the utmost elaboration.
Right said Mr. Carker. " have no doubt"
"Out ard bound with fair weather. then, say |
cried Captain Cutie.
Mr. Carker smiled assent.
Wind right astsrn and plenty OF it, pursued
the Captain.
Mr. Carker smiled assent again
"Ay ayl' said Captain Cutie greatly re