New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-07-19
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE.
PART X.
DEALINGS WITH THE FIRM or
DOMBEY AND son,
WHOLESALE. RETAIL AND FOR EXPLORATION
BY CHARLES DICKENS.
CHAPTER xxx

heads tied up In pOckethandkerchleis, glazing IN a.
the windows like flying genii or strange birds
having breakfasted one morning at about tins event
iul period Of time, on her customary viands, TO wit
one French roll rasped, one egg new laid, Tor war
rsnted 10 be and little pot OF tea wherein was
Infused one little silver scoop full Of that herb on be
half Of Miss Tox and one little silver scOopiull on
behalf OF the teapot-a Sight OF fancy IN which good
bousekeepers delight went up stairs 10 set forth
the bird waltz on the harpschord. 10 water and ar
range the plants, to dust the nick hacks. and, &c
cording to her daily custom, 70 make her little
drawing room the garland OF Prncess's Place.
Miss Tox endged herself with the pair of ancient
gloves. like dead leaves, in which she was accus-
TONED 10 perform these avocations hidden from
human sight at other times ia a table dra~er-and
went methodicaliy 10 work beginning with the
bird waltz; passing by natural association OF
IDEAS 20 her bird-a very high shouldered canary,
stricken in years, aud much rumpled but piercing
anger rs Princesss Place well knew; taking,
next in order the little china ornaments, paper Fly
cages and so forth and coming round, IN good
time 10 the plants, which generally required to be
shipped here aud there with PAIR OF Scissors, Tor
some botanical reason that was very powerful with
Miss TOx.
Miss Tox was slow in coming to the plants this
mOrning The weather was warm, the wind south
erly and there was a sigh of the Summer time In
Princess's Place, that turned Miss Tox thoughts
upon the country The potboy attached to the
prpcesss Arms had come out with a can and trick
led water, in a flowing pattern, all over Prncesss
Place. and it gave the weedy ground fresh
scept-qute a growing scent, Miss Tox said
There was a tiny blink OF sun peeping in from the
great street round the corner aud the smoky spar
rows hoped over il and back again, frightening as
thew passed or bathed IN IL, like a stream and be-
came goried spauows, unconnected with chm
news LEGENDS in praise OF Ginger Beer. with PIC
tonal representations OF thirsty customers sub
4 b. Ntrtr,
corks, were conspicuous in the window OF the Prin'
cess's Arms They were making late hay, some
where out of town and though the fragrance had
along way 10 come, and many counter iragrances
to contend with among the dwellings OF the poor
lnay God reward the worthy gentlemen who sickle
for the Plague as part and parcel OF the wisdom
Of our ancestors, and do their little best to keep
those dwellings miserable , yet it was waited
family into Princesss Place, whispering OF Nature
and her wholesome air, as such things will, even
Uu,O prisoners and Captlves. and those who are de
soste and oppressed, invery spite OF Aldermen and
Knights to boot at whose sage nod-and bow they
nod 1.-The rolling world stands still
Miss TOx sat down upon the window seat, and
thought OF her good papa deceased-Mr. Tox OF
the Customs Department Of the public service and
OF her childhood, passed at seaport, among con
siderable quantity of cold tar and some rusticty -
She fell into soitened remembrance OF meadows
in old time cleaning with buttercups, like so many
inverted nrtnhmtnLs ol EOidtu hbdib ohN INV STU
had made chains OF dandehon stalks for youthful
vowers of eternal constancy dressed chiefly in nan
keen and how soon those letters had wlthered and
broken
Sitting ON the window. seat, and looking out upon
the spanows and the blink OF sun Miss Iox thought
likewise OF her good mammal eoeased-slster to the
owner of the powdered head and pigtall-oi her viz
tues and her rheumatism. And when a man with
bulgy legs and a rough voice, and heavy basket
on his head that crushed his hat into mere black
muffin came crying flowers down Princess Place
making his tmid little roots of daisies shudder IN
the vibration of every yell ne gave. as though he
had been ogre, hawking little children, Summer
fecollections were SO strong upon Miss Iox, that
she shook her head, and murmured she would be
comparatively old before she knew h-whicr
seemed likely.
In her pensive mood Miss Toxs thoughts went
wandering on Mr.. Dombeys track probably be
cause the Major had returned home TO his lodgings
dow What other reason could Miss Tox have io
for connecting Mr.. Dombey with her Summer day
and dandelion letters Was he more cheerful
thought Miss Tox. Was he reconciled to the de
cress of fate Would he every marry again ant
hyes. whom What sort OF person now
A fush-itwas warm weather-oyerspread Mis-
Toxs face, as, while entertaining these media
tons she turned her head and was surprised by
the reflection of her thoughtful image In the chm
ney.gass Another flush succeeded when she saw
little carriage drive into Pnncesss Place, an'
make straight for her own door. Miss Tox arose
took up her scissors hastily, and SO coming at last
TO the plants was very busy with them when Mrs
Chick entered the room.
How Is my sweetest friend exclaimed MIS-
Tox, with open arms.
little stateliness was mingled with Miss ToN
sweetest friends demeanor but she kissed Miss
Tox and said. Lucretia, thank you, am pretty
well | hope you the same. Hem
d tNnawA J..
monosyllsbic cough sort of primer, or easy IN
Induction 70 the art of coughing.
You call very early, and how kind that Is my
dear pursued Miss Tox. Now have you break
tasted =
Thank you Lucrets said Mrs. Chick, "
have, took an early breakfast the good lady
seemed curious on the subject OF Princesss Place
and looked all Mound it as she spoke, with my
49, y, who has come home.
A.. is better. | trust, my love, ialtered Miss
He IS greatly better thank you Hem!
My dear Louisa must be careful ofthat cough
remarked Mise Tox.
'Its nothing returned Mrs Chick. 1t s
t-erely change Of weather We must expect
DANCE
"of weather T. asked Miss Tox in her simpG
atty
aOf everything" returned Mrs Chick. "ol
cQrse We must IL IS a world Of change Anv
DC would surprise ulc very luucIf Lucretla. am
vOald greatly alter my opinion Of their understand
ss If they attempted to contradict or eyade wha
snperiectly evident. Change 4" exclaimed Mrs
Qck. with severe philosophy. Why, my era
aous me- what is there that does not change ever
ae silk worm, who | am sure might be suppose
&' 70 trouble itself about such subjects, changes
no ali sorts Of unexpected things continually
Ny Louisa said the mild Miss Tox, 80 is eve
aPpy IN her illustrations.
~ foO are so kind Lucretia, returned Mrs
Vmek, little soitened as 70 say and to think
believe. hope neither OF us may ever have
ny cause TO lessen our opinion OF the other, Lu
am sure Of IT," returned Miss Tox
=, An Chick coughed as before, and drew lines on
Te1Pet with the ivory end Of her Parasol. Miss
~ woo had experience Of her fair friend and
~ maj under the pressure of any slight fatigue
v,Aation she was prone 20 a discurSive kind OF
AsIl'y, awaited herself OF the pause to change
Tdon me my dear Louisa said Miss Tox.
CHI, nave caught sight OF the manly form OF Mr..
Nn1ck IN the carriagei'
hin, ,s here" said Mrs. Chick bat pray leave
y o;,s oo DE has his newspaper, and would be
4 nj 'essed tor the next two hours Go on
ssfe and rest" eSia' ~"D ANo" INC !" st
hy Louisa