New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-08-21
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Were they though said Mr.. TOots, with a
considerably heightened face
They were made for one another, said the
Captain. mournfuly; bat Whist signifies that
now
.Uoor NV word and honor" cried Mr. Toots
hurting cut bis words through singular comeina'
ton Of awkward chuckles and emotion " m even
more sorry than was before You know, Captain
ellis. IL positively adore Miss DOmbey IL an
perfectly sore with loving her; the burst with
which this confession forced itsel out Of the unhaP
DIV Mr. Toots bespoke the vehemence OF his feel
ines but what would be the good Of my regard
ing her in this manner. If wasn't truly sorry for
her feeling pain. whatever was the cause OF IL
Mine ant a selfish affection you know, said Mr.
Toots 10 the confidence engendered BY his having
been witness Of the Captains tenderness " II 8
the sort Of thing with me, Captain ellis, that II
could be run over-or-Or tramPed upon-or-or
thrown of a very high placer any thing OF that
sort-for Miss Dombey's sake, It would be the most
delightful Thug that could happen TO me-
All this Mr. Toots said in a suppressed voice, 70
prevent its aching the jealous ears OF the Chick.
en-, who objected 10 the softer emotions which ell
fort Of restraint coupled with the intensity OF his
feelings made him red 10 the tips OF his ears, and
caused him 10 present such An affecting spectacle
OF disuterested love ~ the eyes OF captain Cutte
that the good Captain patted him consongy on the
back and babe him cheer up.
"Thankee Captain ellis" said Alr Toots, It 8
kind Of YOU in the midst of your own troubles, TO
saw so. / IN very much obliged to you. As said
before, | really want friend, and should be glad
70 have your acquaintance Although am very
well of said Mr. Toots with energy, you can
think what a miserable Beast am. The hollow
crowd YOU know, when they see me with the
Chicken and characters Of distinction like that,
suppose me to be happy bat m wretched l
suffer for Miss Dombey. Captain ellis. can tget
through nv meals have no pleasure IN my tal.
lor often cry when m alone, assure you II IL
be satisfaction TO me 10 come back tomorrow or
to come back fifty times
Air Toots with these words shook the Captains
hand and Disgusting such traces OF his agitation
as could be disguised on so short notice, before
the Chickens penetrating glance, relOlned that
eminent gentleman in the shop. The Chicken
who was apt to be jealous of his ascendancy' eyed
Captain Cutie with anything but favor as he took
leave Of Mr. Toots, but followed bis patron with
out being otherwise demonstrative OF his illwill /:
leaving the Captain oppressed with sorrow and
Rob the Grinder elevated with Joy on account Of
having bad the honor of staring tor nearly bali nm
hour at the conqueror OF the Noooy Shropshire
One.
Long after Rob was fast asleep in bis bed ind er
the counter, the Captain sat looking at the ire
and long after there no fire 70 look at the Cap
tain sat gazing on the rusty bars, with unayalllng
thoughts of Walter and old Sol crowding through
his mind. Retirement 10 the stormy chamber AZ
the top of the house brought no rest with 1t ana
the Captain rose up in the morning, soTrowiul and
unreireshed.
As soon as the city Offices were opened, the Cap
tain issued forth to the counting house OF Dombey
and Son. But there was no opening OF the MID
shpman's windows that morning. Rob the Gund'
err by the Captains orders left the shutters closed,
and The house was house OF death
1t CHANGED that yr CSrker was entering the OF
Gee. as Captain Cutie arrived at the door Ne
ceving the Manages benson gravely and silent
". Captain Cutie made bold to accompany him
into his own room.
well. Captain Cutie" said Mr.. Csrker, taking
up his usual position before the fireplace and keep
ing on his hat " this is a bad business
You have received the news as was In print
yesterday Sir r. said the Captain.
Eyes" said Mr. Carker, we have received il J
Il was accurately stated. The under writers suit
fer a considerable loss. We are very sorry. No
help Such is life e.
Mr.. Carker pared his nails delicatey with pen
knife, and smiled at the Captain who was standing
by the door looking at him
Il excessively regret poor Gay said carker,
and the crew. | understand there were some oil
our very best men among en- IL Always hsppens
So Many men with families too comfort to re.
Acct that poor GAY had no family, Captaln-Cutte!
The Captain stood rubbing his chin, snd looking
at the Manager. The Manager glanced at the I'M
opened letters lying on his desk and took up the
newspaper.
lis there anything | can do for you, Captain
Cutie 7" he asked, looking off 1t, with a smiling
and expressive glance at the door.
Il wish you could set my mind at rest, Sir on
something Il s uneasy about returned the Cap
tain.
Ave. exclaimed the Manager, " what s that J
Come Captain Cutie | must trouble you 10 be
quick, if you please. | am much engaged
Il ooke'e here Sir" said the Captain, advancing
step. "Afore my friend Wsir went on THIS here
disastrous voyage
Come. come. Captain Cattle, interposed the
smiling Manager " do Mt talk about disastrous
VOYAGES in that way. We have nothing 10 do
with disastrous yoy ages here, my good fellow
You must have begun very early on your day s
allowance Captain, il you do MT remember that
there are hazards in all voya ages, whether by sea
or land Won are not made uneasy by the suppo-
sition that Young what his name was lost in bad
weather that was got up against him IN these
ofices-are YOU Fie, Captain! sleep and soda
water are the best cures for such uneaslness as
that
MY lad" returned the Captain, slowly" you
are Almost lad TO me, and so do mt ask your
pardon for that slip Of word-f you find any
pleasure in this here sport you ant the gentleman
took YOU for And II you ant the gentleman
took you for, may be my mind has call to be un-
sasv Now this is what il is, Mr.. Carker-Aore
that poor lad went away, according 20 orders he
told me that he want going away Tor his own
good or for promotion, be know d. IL was my be,
D
come here. your head governor being absent 10
ask question or two OF you IN civil way. tor my
own satisfaction. Them questions you answered.
free. Nov ii II ease my mind TO know, when all
is over. as it is and when what ca Mt be cured
must be endoored-for which. as scholar. you II
overhaul the book il in and thereof make note
10 know once more. in & word that | warn't mis-
taken: that / warn't BACKYARD In my duty when
did n I tell the old man what Wa'r told me and
that the wind was truly in his sail when he hghsted
of il for Barbados Harbor. Mr.. Carker, said the
Captain, in the goodness Of his nature, when
was here last we was very pleasant together. II
amt been altog ether pleasant my sell this morn.
ing. on account Of this poor lad. and II have chsed
again any observation of yours that ! might have
tended oil. my name Is EdArd Cutie, and | ask
e Captain Cutie" returned the Manager, with
all possible poliieness, Il must ask you 10 DO me
a favor.
e And what is it, Sir ?" inquired the Captain
ITO have the goodness 10 walk on Il you please.
reioined the Manager, stretching forth bis arm,
and 10 carry your jargon somewhere else
Every knob in the Captains face turned white
with astonishment and indignation !; even the red
| nm on his forehead faded, ike rainbow among
/ the gathering clouds