New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-04-01

remaining every time. longer than might have
been expected, with his face close to the glass until
ne ali at once became aware that all eyes were
upon him. and vanished.
These proceedings on the part OF Mr.. Too,s and
the strong individual consciousness OF them that
was exhibited by the Captain, rendered Miss Nip
pers position 90 responsible one. that she was
mighty relieved by the conclusion OF the ser
vice aud was hardly so ahable TO Mr.. Toots as
usual. when be informed her snd, the Captain. on
the way back. that now he was sure be had no
hope you know he felt more comfortable-at least
not exactly more comfortable, but more comfortably
and completely miserable.
Swiftly now, indeed. the time few by, until it
was the evening before the day appointed for the
marriage. They were all assembled 10 the upper
room a, the Midshipnan's and bad no fear OF inter
ruption for there were no dodgers In the house
now and the MIdshipman had It ali to himself,
They were grave and quiet In the prospect of to
morrow, bat moderately cheerful too. Florence.
with Walter close beside her. was finishing little
piece of work intended as parting gilt to the
Captain. The Captain was playing cribbage with
Mr. Tcots Mr. ToOts was taking counsel az TO his
hand, of Susan Npper. MISS Nipper was giving
il, with all cue secrecy and circumspection
Diogenes was listening and occasionaly speaking
out into a grsff, half smothered fragment of bark
of which he afterward seemed half ashamed, as If
he doubted having any reason for It,
Steady, steady " said the Captain to Dioge-
mes, what's amiss with youi You don I seem
easy 10 your mind tonight, my boy
Dogenes wsgged bis tail, but pricked up bis ears
Immediately afterward. and gave utterance TO
another fragment of bark for which he apologize
ed to the Captain, by again vaeging his tail
It's my opinion, Dr." said the Captain, looking
thouehifuly at his cards and stroking his chin with
bis hook as you have your doubts OF Mrs. Rich
ards bat if you re the animal take you to be,
you II think better o that for her looks IS her com
mission. Now, Brother" TO MIR. Toots: " II so be
a you re ready heave ahead
The Captain spoke with all composure and at
tention to the game, but suddenly bis cards drop
ped out OF bis hand, his mouth and eyes opened
wide bis legs drew themselves up and stuck out In
front of bis chair and he sat staring Of the door with
blank smazement Looking round upon the COM
pany, and seeing that none Of them observed him
or the cause Of bis establishment the Captain re
covered himself with great gasp, struck the table
a tremendous blow cried in a stentorisn roar, +" Sol
ellis ahoy !" and tumbled into the arms Of the
weatherbeaten pes.coat that bad come with Polly
into the room.
In another moment Walter was in the arms Of
the we ather. beaten pea coat. In another moment,
Florence was in the arms OF the weather-betten
pea coat In another moment Captain Cutie had
embraced Mrs Richards aud Mss Nipper, and
was violently shaking hands with Mr.. Toots, ex'
claiming rs be waved bis hook above his head,
Hooroar, my lad hooroar" To which Mr.. Toots,
wholly at loss to account for these proceedings
replied with great politeness, A" Certainly, Captain
ellis whatever you think proper
The weatherbeaten acoat, and no less
weather beaten cap and comforter belonging to It,
turned from the Captain and from Florence back
to Walter, aud sounds came frDm the weather.
beaten peacoat cap, and comforter, as oil an old
man sobbing underneath them; while the shaggy
sleeves casped Walter tight. During this pause,
there was universal silence, and the Captain
polished his nose with great diligence. But when
the pea coat, cap and comforter lifted themselves
up again Florence gently moved toward them !;
and she and w alter taking them OIL, disclosed the
old Instrument Maker, little thinner and more
care worn than of Old 10 mis- old Welsh wig and his
old coffee coloTed coat and basket bgttons, with his
old inlallibe chonometer ticking away ~ hrs
pocket
"Chock fall o. science" said the radiant Cap
tain as ever he was sol Oils, Col ellis. what
have you been up TO- for this many long day, my
old boy =
I'm half blind, Ned" said the old man. and
almost deaf and dumb with Joy
His very voice" said the Captain, looking
round with au exultation to which even his face
could hardly render justice-"his very voice as
chock fall o science as ever 1t was Sol Gils, lay
to- my lad upon your own wines and hS trees, IKE
a tsut ould parriark as you are, and overhaul them
there adventures o yourn, In your Own iormlllor
voice It's the voice" said the Captain, ion
pressively. and announcing a quotation with his
hook, " Of the sluggard, heerd him com plain,
YOU have woke me too soon, | must slumoer
again. Scatter bis enemies, end make 'em fall
The Captain sat down with the air Of a nan who
had happily expressed the feeling OF every body pro
sent and Immediately rose again to present Mt
'roots who was much disconnected by me arrival
of anybody appearing TO prefer claim to the
name OF Gils
Although" stammered Mr, Toots, ." bad not
the pleasure Of your acquaintance, Sir, before you
were-you were
Lost to sight, to memory dear" suggested the
Captain in a low voice. .
Exactly 80. Captain Gillsw assented Mr..
Toots although had not the pleasure OF your
acauaintance MINI Sols" said Toots. hitting
ON that name in the inspiration OF bright idea,
befJre that happened. have the greatest pleas
ure. assure YOU in-you know, knowing You.
hope" said Mr.. Toots, that you re as well as can
be expected.
With these courteous words, MI looes sas oo"h
blushing and chuckliDg.
The old Instrument Maker, seated IN corner
between Walter and Florence, and nodding at
Polly, who was looking on, ell smiles and delight
answered the Captain thus
Ned Cutie, my dear boy, although have
heard something OF the changes OF events mere,
from nv pleasant friend there-vhat pleasant
face she has to be sure to welcome wanderer
home 70 said the old man, breaking oil, and rub
bling his hands in his old dreamy way.
Hear him 1" cried the Captain graveiy. us
woman as seduces all mankind For which aside
to Mr. Toots "you II overhaul your Adam and Eve
brother" ., ,
II shall make point Of doing So Captain ellis
said Mr.. Toots
Although / have heard something OF the
changes of events from her" resumed the lnstru
ment maker, taking his old sPectacles from bis
pocket and putting them on his forehead In bis Old
manner, they are 80 great and unexpected and
am so overpowered by the sight OF my dear boy
and by the"-glancing at the cowncast eyes OF
Florence and not attempting to finish the sentence
that IL can { say much to night h"f nay
dear Ned Cutie, why didn you write
The astonishment depicted in the Captains Tea
lures positively frightened Mr.. Toots whose eyes
were quite fixed by it, so that he could NOT with
draw them from his face.
"Writel" echoed the Captain. Write. Sol
GHsw
"Ay." said the old man, "either TO Barbadoe'
or Jamaica or Demarara. That was what
asked"
What you asked Sol ellis" repeated the Cap
tain
"Ay.7 said the old msn. Don't YOU know
Ned Sure you have not forgotten Every time
wrote TO you"
The Captain took off bis glazed hat, hung IN
ON his hook. and smoothing bis hair from behind
with his hand sat gazing atthe group around him
a perfect image Of wondering resignation
"You don L appear to understand me. Ned! oo'