New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-11-23
BY GREELEY a. McELRATH.

As tar as II goes truly" returned Csrker, with
an a OF dIsparagemeut " II wants that quallilca
ton. We'll we have said enough about IT, and
though you eau afford % praiseit thank you none
the less. VIII you walk IN
Mr. Dombey, entering the house noticed. as he
had reason 70 do, the complete arrangement OF the
rooms and the numerous cOntrvances for comfort
aad eject that aboanded there. Mr. Carker in his
ostentation OF huu1ity received this notice with a
defereutsl smile, and said he understood its deli
cate meaning, and appreciated it bot in truth the
cottage WIS good enough for one in his position
better, perhaps, than such man should occupy,
poor as Il was.
But perhaps to you, who are 40 far removed il
really does look better than it be said with bis
false mouth dstended TO its fullest stretch Just
as monarchs imagine attractions in the lives Of beg
/ gars."
H directed a sharp glance and sharp smile at
Mr.. DJmbey As he spoke. and a sharper glance, and
a sharper smile yet when Mr. Dombey. drawing
himself up before the fire, ia the attitude often
copied By his second IN command, looked round at
the pictures on the walls. Cursorly as his cold eye
wandered over them, CaTker's keen glance accom-
panied bis, aud kept pace with his marking exact
/ ly where Il went, and what IL saw. AS 1t rested
on one picture in particular, Carker hardly seemed
70 breathe his sidelong scrutiny was 50 catike and
yigilant but the eye OF his great chief passed from
that, as from the others and appeared no more i'm
| pressed by it than by the rest.
Csrker looked at lit was the picture that re-
sembled Edith-as If il were living thing and
with wicked. silent laugh upon his face, that
seemed Ia part addressed to IT, though 1t was all
defisive Of the great man standing so unconscious
beside him Breakfast soon set upon the table
and inviting Mr. Dombey TO a chair which had its
back toward this picture, he took his own seat op-
! posite 10 IL as usual
| Mr.. Dombey was even graver than it was his
custom 10 be. and quite silent. The parrot swing
| log in the gded hoop within her gaudy cage, at
ed in la IN ftrsc !
Obsery OF bis visitor to heed her. and the visitor.
distracted in meditation looked xedly, not 10 say
soilenly his stiff neckcoth, without raising his
eyes from the table cloth As 10 Rob who was IN
attendance all his faculties and energies were so
locked up 10 observation Of his master, that he
scarcely ventured to give shelter to the thought that
the visitor was the great gentleman before whom
he bad been carried as a certificate OF the family
health, IN his childhood. and TO whom he had been
indebted for bis leather smalls
Allow me, said Carker suddenly, 10 ask how
Mrs DOmbey isl
He leaned forward obsequiously, as he made the
inquiry, with bis chin resting on his hand aud at
the time his eyes went up 10 the picture as If
he said to It, Now see how will lead him on y
SIR Dombey Redeemed as he answered;
Mrs. Dombey is quite well You remind me-
Carker. Of some conversation that | wish to have
with you"
Robin you can leave u.s. said his master at
whose mild tones Robin started and disappeared
with his eyes fixed on his patron to the last You
don't remember that boy. of coursei' he added
when the immeshed Grinder gone.
No said Mr.. Dombey with magnificent indf
ference.
Not likely that a man like you would Hardly
possible" murmured Carker. But he is one OF
that family from whom you took nurse. Perhaps
you may remember having generously charged
yourself with his education T.
lis it that boy 2" said Mr. Dombey, with a irown.
a." He does little credit to his education. believe
Why he is a young rip aui afraid, returned
Carker, with a shrug. He bears that character
OF the truth is took him into my service because
being able to get no other employment, he con-
ceiv ed had been taught at home dare say that he
had some sort of claim upon you, and was constant
" trying TO dog your heels with his petition. And
athou gh my defined and recognised connection with
your affairs is merely OF business character, still
nave that spontaneous interest in everything be-
longing to you, that--
He stopped again, as if to discover whether he
had led Mr. Dombey far enough yet And again.
with bis chin resting on his hand, he eered at the
picture.
Carker," said Mr.. Dombey, " am sensible that
you do not limit your"
Service, suggested his smiling entertainer.
"No | prefer to say your regard observed Mr.
Dombey very sensible. as he said So that he was
paying him a handsome and hattering compliment,
to our mere business relations Your cOnsidera'
ton for my feelings, hopes, and disappointments,
in the little instance you have just now mentioned
is an example in point am obliged to you Car
ker."
Mr. Csrker bent his head slowly, and very softly
rubbed his hands, as if he afraid by any &C
ton to disturb the current Of Mr.. Dombey's con-
hdence.
Your sllusion TO it is opportune," said Mr. Dom
hey, after little hesitation for 1t prepares the
way to what was beginning to say TO you, aud
reminds rne that that involves no absolutely new
relations between u.s. although it may involve more
personal confidence on my part than have hith-
erto---'
Distinguished me with" suggested Carker,
bending his head again " will not say TO you
| how hOnOred am for a man like you well knows
how much honor he has in his power to bestow at
pleasure
Mrs Dombey and myself said Mr.. Dombey,
passing this compliment with august self denial
are not quite agreed upon some points. We do
not appear to understand each other yet. Mrs.
| DOmbey has something 10 learn
Mrs Qombey is distinguished by many rare
attractions; and has been accustomed, no doubt, TO
receive much adulation said the smooth sleek
watcher OF his slightest look and tone. Bat where
there is affection duty, and respect any little mis-
takes engendered by such causes are soon set
| right"
MIR. Dombeys thoughts instinctively flew back
| to the face that had looked at him in his wifes
dressing room, when al imperous hand was
stretched toward the door aud remembering the
|
the blood rush to his own face quite as plainly as
the watchiu eyes upon him saw 1t there
! Mrs Dombey and myself he went on 20 say,
had some discussion, before Mrs Skewtons death,
/ upon the causes of my dissatisfaction Of which
YOU will have formed general understanding from
having been witness of what passed between
Mrs Dombey aud myself on the evening when you
were at Our-at my house.
hen so much regretted being present said
the smiling Carker. Proud us man IN my posi-
tiou necessarily must be of your familiar notice
though give you no credit Tor II you may do
| any thing you please without losing caste-and
honored as was by sn early presentation 20 Mrs.
Dombey before she was made eminent by bearing
your nsme almost regretted that night, assure
you, that had been the object OF such especial
good fortune
That any man could, uoder any possible circum-
stances regret the being distinguished by his con
descenson and patronage, was moral Phenome
non which Mr. Dombey could not comprehend
He therefore responded, with considerable acces-
sion OF dignity Indeed And why, Carker
II fear. retained the confidential agent that
| u,s pombev never very much disposed % regard