Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-12-13

dare to do that
After the parties had been indulged
IN the usual amount OF sparring for such
occasions. the Justice interposed and
suggested. that as the oaths Of the parties
were at complete issue. the evidence oil
the book itself. which he seemed to think
was entitled to credit. would turn the scale
IN favor OF the plaintiff. unless The deten-
dant could produce some rebuting teSti-
tnony- Upon this hint. the latter called up
two Of his neighbors. who testified in his
behalf. that he himself ALWAYS made a suf-
ticIcnt supply of cheese for his family: and
they were farther knowing. that. on the
year OF the alleged purchase. instead OF
buying. he actually sold considerable
quantity of the article.
This evidence seemed to settle the quas-
ton in the mind of the Justice: and he
now soon announced. that he felt bound
To rive Judgment to the defendant for his
costs.
Judged and sworn out OF the whole of
it. as | am snncr''' cried the disconcer-
ted bunker. after sitting moment work.
inc his rough features in indignant sur
prise: .'veS, fairly sworn out oft, and sad
died with bill OF cost to boot But can
pay it: so reckon it up. Mr.. Justice. and
we will have it all squared on the spot
And. on the whole, am not so sure but a
dollar or two is we'll spent. at any time, in
finding out fellow to Be a seounlrcl who
has been passing himself off among peo-
pie for an honest man. he added, pulling
out his purse. and angrily dashing the re-
quirel amount down upon the table.
"Now. Bin Bunker.' said the defendant.
after very cody pocketing his costs, ..vou
have flung out good deal of your stuff
here. and have borne it without getting
riled a hair; for | saw, all the time that
vou-correct as folks generally think YOU
that YOU didn't know what YOU was a
bout. But now it's all fixed and settled.
am going list II convince YOU that | am
not quite the one that has sworn to a per
Jury in this ERE business
NV ell, we will see.' reioined Bunker.
eyeng his opponent with look of mingled
doubt and defiance.
"les, We arW sce,'' responded the
other. dctorminedlv; 1--WE will see five can't
make You eat Your own words But
want first to tell YOU where Won missed il.
When YOU dunncl me, Bunker. for the
pay for Il cheese, and said never had
one Of YOU. YOU went off little too quick;
You called mo IA liar. before giving Inc a
chance 10 say another word. And then,
thought | would let You take Your own
course, till You took that name back. Ii
YOU had held on minute. without break
ing out 50 upon me, ! should have told
you AL how it was. and YOU would have
GOT Your pay on the spot; but
'pay!' iiercely interrupted Bunker.
''thon You admit you had the cheese. do
you!"
mo. sir. admit no SIGH thing quickly
rejoined the former; ..tor still say never
had cheese of You in the world But |
dia have small orinlsonc of YOU at the
time. and al jcst the price you have charg-
ed for your supposed cheese: and here is
your money for it, sir. Now, Bunker,
what do YOU say to that"
,rindstone-checSe- chncSr-rrind-
stonen' exclaimed the now evidently non
plussed and doubtful Bunker. taking a
few rapid turns about the room. and occa-
sionaliy stopping at the table 10 scrutinize
anew his hicrogIyphical charge; Il must
think this matter over again. Grind
nc-c.l"cse-cheeSe- All,
| have it but may God forgive me for
what | have done! 1t aras grindstone,
but forgot to make hole in the middle
for the crank
Upon this curious development. as will
be readily imagined. the opposing parties
were not long in eilecting an amicable and
adjustment. And. in a short
time. the company broke up and departed,
all obviously as much gratited as amused
at this singular but happy result of the law
suit.
The lawsuit being over. our hero at
once made Capt. Bunker. the sole Com
mittce-man of the district, acquainted with
the object of his visit
All. indeed.'' said Bunker. in surprise.
as he keenlv ran his eye over the rather
slight proportions of the other ..Whv. |
had supposed. all the while. that YOU were
some young sprig of the law. who had
scented out our foolish little quarrel here
from distance, and had come to see whc-
Their the Court. like the monkey Judge in
the fable. would work up all the cheese
himself. or leave enough TO afford a nibble
to lawyer. But have YOU really come
10 offer Yourself as a master for such
school as ourSi'
Il came for that purpose. SIR" replied
! locke: land trust to be found qualified
for the situation. have brought with me
Il certificate of qualifications: and farther.
am very willing TO be examined personal
" hv Yourself and others
The story Of Bunker's examination of
our hero is exceedingly amusing. but too
long to be given entire. The Captain.
though he could not read. was a man Of
great originality. a close observer and
thinker. a thorough master of arithmetic
and geography. AmSden found his quail
tica'lcns subjected to scrutiny that he
little anticipated. and. if he had not been
thorough scholar. would have come off
second best. Bunker thought the all inn
portant qualitic alton in schoolmaster was.
that he should be able 10 think for himself.
and being convinced that Locke possessed
this qualification. he finished the examina-
ton. as blows:
And now. sir all wish 10 know far
Their about You IS. whether YOU can teach
others TO think which is halt the battle
with teacher. But as have had an eve