The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-05-15

feet a pea.green, slightly tinged with
purple at the tip Of the nose, as one
would desire to see.
"l'll 90 mad distractedw }a
."l'll ring the bell" said Jonas.
He did so, and in rushed Mrs. Snake
with plum cake, followed by the chill
dren in their bes. bibs and fuckers, and
all Immediately proceeded to cling a
round Mr. Brown, and hugged, and
kissed, and asked his blessing and six
pence, with degree of Spartan devo-
tion.
e'"Your husband-be quiet my dear
is exceedingly i'll. Look how green he
IS"
Screen, sirr' roared Snake; screen
and be d-d to you; do you mean to
insult me by calling me green to my
face, you old impostor-l have been
green, but III be green no longer"
"Snake," stammered his better or
bitter half, "are you madT
81 am, ma'am, mad as blazes, MAJ am;
and enough to make me, ma am"
"What's the cause"
"This, my dear; Mr.. Brown has lost
his lawsuit" XXX ....,
If the Emperor OF the Celestial En-
pire were pulled by the plg-'ail off his
throne of state by the gentleman usher
of the black rod (supposing he had such
a functionary) he could not exhibit more
astonishmeni than did the female Snake
at the awful announcement. at llaot
When she found breath enough to
form into words, she gaspsd out, ''iS
this true?" s aat
"Perfectly," responded the bewiIter-
ed Brown; "but don't let that annoy
you. shall remain here all the same" !"
"WilI your" gasped out the better
half; "not if know it. DO you think
l'l 60 on working and .slavlng myself
TO death for such a lump Of superan-
nuated self.conceit! Not ], indeed;
nothing but the doctors report that you
were not likely to be long liver, and
your promise of leaving a legacy to
each of the children, made US put up
with you. So just be of, bag and bag
gage as soon as you cam" ssi,.ss.-. r---
ais this your detsrninationw said
poor Jonas, appealing to the stih green
and purple Snake. q"
"It is, with this slight alteration, if
you hav'nt walked out of the house, in
ten minutes, by the door, pledge my
self to chuck you out of the window"
"My good friends -"
"Friends, he d----d!" thundered
Mr.. Snake. "What do you mean by
hurting the child's head, by. pa,ting it in
that mannsra Adolphus, kick his
shins."
"Hurrah-here goes,' exclaimed the
dutifuI son, and poor old Mr.. Jonas
Bro wn manipulated the wounded bone.
"Allow me-" said he, in an under
tone, ITO stay till Tomorrow"
"There's five of the ten minute, up,
open the window, Adolphus," was the
only answer vouchsafed by Snake.
"I've done it. papa," said the young
hopeful, "the one over the spikes"
sNow, sir, be off at once. You need
not wait for your luggage-that sha'nt
stir till have received my last quarter,
80 budge." '"-s4 lo
As he spoke, he advanced to Mr.. 10.
1as Brown, and laid his hand upon his
collar. Now, Mr.. Jonas Brown, though
generally mild man, had some of the
lighting devil in him, and in very short
space of time, Mr.. Snake was placed flat
IN his back in an excellent position for
examining a small crack IN the ceiling
Immediately over his head. Had Babel
been recreated and Ioosed, it would
barely have rivalled the screaming con-
usion of tongues which took place
hen; and as If to heighten the noise,
he bells struck up a cheerful peal, the
sound of whips and wheels were heard
It the door, a laundering double knock
,stonlshed the whole, and a very gen.
len,anly man entered to state, that Mr..
Jonas Browns carriage waited to con-
rev him to his new mansion house, that
le might take possession of it and his
lmple fortune. r8f !
"What is the meaning of thisw groan-
ID Snake. !
"That | intended 10 try your homes
y. One hours more kindness, under
ny supposed reverses wodld have Sc
.ured you and that shinkicking brat,
IN ample independence. AS it is, we
,art forever, and this is the only legacy
leave you."
So saying, he wrote something on a
eaf hs tore from the check book, and
hrowing it down upon the table, left
he house.
( After a half hour Of mental agony,
L 4 e.. 4. ~ l.