New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-21

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Undoubtedly" says Cousin Feeuix. L" la point
Of fact, il $ quite self evident sort Of thing.
am extremely anxious, Major, that my friend Dom
beg hould hear me express my very great aston
ishment and regret that my lovely and accomplish
ed relative, who was possessed OF every qusiiica-
tlon 70 make a man happy should have so iaf iG''
gotten what was due TON point Of TACT, 70 Toe
worid-as TO commit herself in SO very extraordi-
nary manner. have been IN deyilish state Of
depression ever since and said indeed ~ Long
Saxbv last night-man Of six foot ten with whom
my friend Dombey is probably acquaintec-that II
had upset me 10 conoonded way, and made me
bilious. IL induces q man 70 reflect thus hlnn oil
fatal catastrophe" says Cousin Feenix, Il" that
events do occur in quite Provi1ental manner
for If my Aun. had been living at the time, think
the effect upon a devish lively woman like herself,
would have been prostratiOn, and that she would
have fallen, in point Of fact, victim
Now, Dombey" says the Major, resunlng his
discourse with great energy
" beg your pardon interposes Cousin teenix
Allow me another word. Ny friend D0mbey will
permit me to say that If any circumstance could
have added TO the most internal state Of pain IN
which find myself on this occasion, It would be
the natural amazement Of the world al my lovely
and accomplished relative las muststlll beg leave
70 call her being supposed 10 have 50 committed
herself with person-msn with white TEEN III
point Of fac.-Of very inferior bLhIDn " Hci H-7
band But while / must, rather peremPtorly, re-
quest my friend Dombey not 70 criminate my love
ly and ACCOMPLISHED relative until her crlninanty
Is perfectly established, beg 70 assure my Trend
D0mbey that the family represent and which IS
now almost extinct (devilish sad reflection ior
mani will interpose no obstacle IN his way, ana
viii be happy 10 assent to any honorable course Of
proceeding with view - the future, that ne may
ooiut out / trust my friend Dombey will give me
credit for the intentions by which ! am animated
, in this very melancholy affair, and-a-in point OF
fact am not aware that need trouble my ifiehu
Dombey with any farther observations
Mr. Dombey bows, without raising his eyes ana
is silent.
Now, Dombey," says the Major, our friend
Feenix having, with an amount Of eoquence that
old Joe b. has never heard surpassed-no, by the
Lord, Sir never says the Major, very blue 10.
deed, and grasping bis cane in the middle-"stated
the case rs regards the lady, shall presume upon
our friendship. Donbey, to offer word on another
aspect oft Sir" says the Major, with the horses
cough the world in these things has opinions
which must be satisfied
Il know it," reoins Mr.. Dombey.
"Of course you know it. Dombey, says the
Major "Damme, Sir, | know you know IT,
man of your caliber is not likely to be ignorant
Of it."
eDombeyw says the Major, you will guess
the rest i speak out-prematurely, perhaps-be-
the BagstOCk Drcc0 nave hNhys spOhcn
out Little Sir, have they ever got by doing 1t
but it, in the Bagstock blood shot is to be
taken at this man. You have j. b. at your ell
bow. He claims the name of friend. God bless
youW
Major" returns Mr. Dombey, am obliged.
| shall put myself in your hands when the time
comes The time not being come, have forborne
to speak to you
Where is the fellow, Dombeyl" inquiries the
Major, after gasping and looking at him, for O
minute.
Il don't know"
ANY intelligence Of himl' asks the Major.
Eyes"
Dombey am rejoiced to hear it, says the Ma.
ior. congratulate you"
L" You will excuse-cven you, Major replies Mr.
D0mbey, my entering into any farther detail at
present. The intelligence is of singular kind, and
singularly obtained. 1t may turn out to be value.
less il may turn out to be true | cannot say, at
present My explanation must stop here"
Although this il but dry reply TO the Majors
purple enthusiasm, the Major receives il graciously
aud is delighted to think that the world has such
fair prospect OF soon receiving its due. Cousin
Feenix is then presented with his need OF acknowl
cdgment by the husband of his lovely and accom-
plished relative, and Cousin Feenix and Msio Bag
stock retire, leaving that husband to the world
again, aud 10 ponder at leisure on the representa-
ton Of its state of mind concerning his affairs, and
on it's Just and reasonable expectations.
But who sits in the housekeepers room, shedding
tears. and talking to Mrs Pipchin in a low tone,
with uplifted hondsl Ii is a lady with her face
concealed in very close black bonnet, which ap
pears not 10 belong to her. IL is Miss Tox, who
las borrowed this disguise from her servant aud
comes from Princesss place, thus secretly 10 revive
her old acquaintance with Mrs. Pipchin in orderto
yet certain information OF the state Of Mr. Dombey
How does he bear it, my dear creatureH asks
Miss Tox.
We'll says Mrs. Pipchin, In her snappish way,
" he's pretty much as usual
Externally suggests Miss Tox. But what
he feels wthin!'
Mrs. Pipchns hard gray eye looks doubtful as
she answers in three distinct jerks, All Perhaps
| suppose So"
ITO tell you my mind, Lucretis," says Mrs Pip
chin she still calls Miss Tox Lucreia, on account
Of having made her first experiments in the child
qaeng line OF business on that lady, when an I'M
fortunate and weazen little girl Of tender years ;
to tell you my mind. Lucretia, think it s good
radiance. l don t want any Of your brazen faces
here. myself"
"Brazen indeed We'll may you say brazen
Mrs Ppchin.' returns Miss Tox. To leave him
I Such a noble figure Of a man y And here Miss
Tox is overcome.
/ Il 90 MT know about noble ] m sure" observed
Mrs Pipchin, irascibly rubbing her nose. But
know this-that when people meet with trials, they
must bear en-. Hoity, toty have had enough
to bear myself in my time What a fuss there is
/ Shc 5 gone, ana Wen got nd OF. NODOny wants
her back, should think
This hint Of the Peruvian Mines, causes Miss Tox
10 rise 10 90 away, when Mrs. Pipchin rings the
bell for Tow inson 10 show her out. Mr. Towlnson,
not having seen Miss Tox for ages, grins and hopes
she 5 well observing that he did nj know her at
hrst in that bonnet
Pretty well Towlinson, thank you, says Miss
Tox 81 beg you u have the goodness when you
happen 10 see me here not 10 mention L. My visits
are merely to Mrs. Pipchin'
Very good, Miss" says Townson.
Shocking circumstances occur, Towlinson
says Miss Tox.
Very much so indeed, Miss" reioins Towln.
son.
Il hope, Towlinson" says Miss Tox who in her
instruction of the roode family has acquired an
admouitoria tone, and habit OF improving passing
occasions that what has happened here, will be
a warning to you. Towlinson"
Thank you, Miss, m sure" says Towlinson
He appears to be falling into consideration Of
the manner in which this warning o"ght 10 operate
IN his particular case, when the vinegary Mrs Pin
chin, suddenly stirring him up with What arc
you doing Why ont you show the lady 70 the
doorl' be ashers Miss Tox forth As she passes
Mr.. Dombey room, she shrnks into the inmosl
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