New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-02-23


wsstcoaf, and whether on calm revision on al
ne circumstances. il was best to wear his wrist
bands turned up or turned down Observing that
Ar' feeders we're TUNED up. Mr.. Toofs turned bis
/ up ou, the Wristbands Of the next arrival beng
I TUNED down, Mr. Too<s turned bis down The dh.
ferences In pon, Of wastcoat butoning not oaly st
the bottom. bot at the top became % numerous
and complicated the arrivals thick snsd that Ar.
Toots was continually lingering that ARTICLE Of drsss
as ii he were performing On some instrument; ssd
appeared % ind the ncessanf execution 70 demand
ed. quite bewildering.
Al the young gentlemen tightly rsv&tted.
curied and pumped. and with their best bats In
their hand. having been at different times an
noanced and introduced. Mr.. Baps. the dancing
master came, accompanied by Mrs. Bsps. ~ whom
Mrs. Bhnber wss extremely kind and eondeseead
ing. Nj. Baps was very grave gentleman. WIN
slow and measured manner OF speaking and
before be had stood under the lamp i've minutes
he began 20 talk 10 Toots twho had beon silently
comparing pumps with him. about what You were
to do with your raw materials when they came into
yo1r ports in return hr your drain OF gold. MI
Toots. 20 whom the question seemed perpiexinS
suggested Cook EN- But Mr.. Baps did not ap-
pear To think that would do.
Paul now slipped away from the Cushioned cor
ner Of a sofa. which had been his post OF observs
ton. and went down stairs into the tea room to be
ready for Florence, whom he had rotsesn ter near
ly fortnight. as he had remained at Doctor Blim
bers the previous Saturday and Sunday, lest
be should take cold. Presently she came; hooking
so beautiful In her simple bal dress. with her fssh
1 flowers in her hand. that when she knelt down or
the ground TO take Paul round the neck and kiss
him for thers was no one there but his friend and
another young woman waiting 10 serve out the tea
he could hardly make up HE mind 10 let her 80
again. or take away her bright and loving eyes
from his face
But what is tho matter Floyf" asked Paul
almost sure that he saw tear there.
nA1
| Paul touched her cheek gently with his finger
and il scas tear why Floyf' ssid be.
we ii go home together and N nurse you,
love" said Florence.
| Nurse me- echoed Paul
| Paul couldn't understand what that had ~ 81
with il. why the two young women looked %
go seriously, nor why Florence turned away her
face for q moment. and then turned IL back. uSafe4
up again with smiles.
"Floy," said Paul holatns ringlst Of her dark
hair in his hand. Tell me. dear. Do yes thiak
| have grown oldfashionedf"
His sister laughed. and fondlsd b,m. and told hAn
| "No"
| Because know they cay 49, rsturnsa Paal
land want to know what thsy ussn. Tloy"
Bat loud double knock coming At the door, and
Florence hurrying TO the tablo there was no more
said between them. Paul wondered again when
he saw his friend whisper to Florence, a. II abe
were comforting her; but Q new arrival put that
| out of his head speedily.
II was Sir Barnet sksttles. Lady 5ksttles and
Master Skettles. Master Skettlss was 10 be new
boy after the vacation, and Fame had been busy,
in Mr. Feeders room with his father, who was In
the House OF Commons, and Of whom Mr. Feeder
had said that when he dad catch the speakers eye
(which he had been expected to do tor three or our
years. it was anticipated that he would rsfhss
touch up the Radicals.
And what room 10 this now. for instance ?" said
Lady skettles to Paul's friend. 'Mslia
Doctor Bmber's study Ma am" was The re-
ply.
Lady skettlss took q panoramic survey Of It
through her glass, and said to Sir Barnet ehsttlss.
with nod OF approval, VERY good" Sir Barnet
assented, but Master 5ksttlss looked Suspicious
and doubtful.
"And this little creature, now" said Lady sket.
ties turning to Paul. Is he one Of the
Young gentlemen, Masm, YES Mssm," said
Pauls friend
And what is your name, my pale child ?" said
Lady Skettes
Dombsy." answered Paul
Sir Barnet Skettles Immediately interpossd, and
said that he had had the honor OF meeting Psufs
father at public dinner, and that he hoped be was
very well Then Paul heard him say to Lady sket
ties "City-very rich--moss respectable-D
mentioned it," And then he said to Paul, WIN
you tell your good Papa thst Sir Barnet Sksttlss
rejoiced to hear that he was very well. and sent
hinI his best compliments T.
sYes, Sir" answered Paul.
That is my brave boy" said Sir Barnet sket'
ties Barnet" 10 Master Skettles, who was re-
venging himself for the studies to come, on the
plumcake, "this il young gentleman you ought
10 know. This il q young gentleman you may
know, Barnet" said Sir Barnet 6ksttlss. with AZ
emphasis tho permission
What eyes What HART What @ lovely
face r. exclaimed Lady 6kettles softly, ~ she
looked at Florence through her glass.
MY sister" said Paul, presenting her.
The satisfaction Of the 8ksttlesss was now com.
plete. And as Lady Skettles had conceived, at
first sight, liking for Paul they oil went up stairs
together Sir Barnet skettles taking care Of Flor
ence, and young Barnet following.
Young Barnet did not remain long In the back
ground after they had reached the drawing room,
for DR.. Bmber had him out in no time, dancing
with Florence He did not appear TO Paul to be
particularly happy, or particularly anything but
sulky, or 70 care much what he was about; but
as Paul heard Lady sksttss say to Mrs. BlimbsI
while she beat time with her fan. that her dear
boy was evidently smittsn 70 death by that angel
| of child, Miss Dombey, is weod seem that bkst-
ties Junior was In state Of blss, wisnoat soowiSg
IL. Ill.,.
Little Paul thought II a singular coincidence that
nobody had occupied his place among the pillows;
and that when he came into the room again they
should all make way for him 70 80 back 70 IT, re-
membering it was his. Nobody stood before him
either, when they observed that he liked TO see
Florence dancing, bat they left the space In front
quite clear, 80 that he might follow her with bic
eyes. They were so kind. too, even the strangers
OF whom there were soon great many, that thsy
came and spoke TO him every now and then, and
asked him how he was and If his head achsd, and
whether he was tired. He was very much obliged
10 Their all for their kindness and attention and rec
ming propped up 10 his corner with Mrs Blimber
and Lady skettles on the Same sole, and Florence
coming and sitting by his side ~ soon ~ every
dance was ended. be looked ON very happily H.
| deed.
Florence would have sat by him oil night and
would not have danced at oil Of Der own accord bat
| Paul made her, by telling Der bow much 10 pleased
him. And be- told her the truth 100; Tor hia small
heart swelsd, and his face gowed when he saw
how much they ell admired her and how she was
the beautiful llttls rosebud Cd the room.
From his nest among the pillows, Paul could see
and hear almost everything that passed, - II the
whole were being done for his amusement =
Among other little Incidents that he observed. be
observed Mr. Baps the dancing mssfer get into con-
yersation with Sir Barnet sksttiss, and very soon
ask him, az he had asked Mr.. Toots what yoo
were 70 do with your raw msterias, when they
came into your ports Ia return f yoor drain Of gold
(which was such a mystery 70 Paul that he was
quite DESTROYS 10 know what ought 70 be done with
them Sir Barnet Skettles had much 70 say upon the
question aud said il bat il did not appear 10 solve
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