The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-11-04
I'll Call Tomorrow.

Some years since, n wealthy carriage
mak erresided in Philadelphia, was very
much annoyed by the call Of cabnen,
hackmen, omnibus drivers, &c., who uu-
der prelcnce Of wishing to purchase,
would put him to considerable trouble,
in showing them all the varieties he had
on hand, and explaining the different, as
well as the very lowest price OF each We.
llicle and then ieave with the consoling
idea that they would "think of it," and
if they concluded to purchase, "why
they would call again Tomorrow" But
il so happened that they never called
second time. This daily inquiry, We
say had become very annoying, and
the owner, in self defence, had resolved
not TO pay any attention to customer,
unless he was well dressed. About this
time the owner was one day standing
at the door Of his sales room, when up
came rough looking customer, well
bundled up in loose over-coat, wear
ing heavy Unpublished boots, and carry
ing in his hand whip. who accosled
him:
,e.sGood day sir. Are you the owner
Of this establishments
saWeIl, Iam," replied the other, with
a look which seemed to say snow you
want to try it, don't you? ] know you."
"Haye you any fine carriages for
sale?' inquired the stranger-aPParent-
ly not needing the boorishncss of the
other.
swell, | have"
> SAT what prices?"
"Different prices, of course"
ar@Ah, yes. Can | look at them1"
81 aYou can do as you please, stran.
ger-there they are," pointing within.
The stranger bowed politely, and
passed in to examine the vehicles. ln
few minutes he returned, and said
sa"There is one, think, will answer
my purposes" pointing to it; what is the
price?'
.Two hundred dollars, sir"
sis that the lowest?"
"That is the lowest" -.-a'
a. swell, sir, will call and give you
my decision tomorrow" and the stran-
ger walked away. ''. '
"Yes, you'll call and give me your
decision Tomorrow! Oh yes, certain
w." said the owner, in tone of IRON
nv, not so low but the stranger over.
heard him. However, he kept on his
way, without apparently taking any
notice Of the expression.
"Fool me, will your and the owner
commenced whislIing.
The next day came as usual, and
with it also came the stranger.
.. II see you have returned, sir" said
ths owner, some what abashed.
re slwill take the carriage, sir" and TO
the great aslonishment of the owner,
he took out of his pocket an old wallet
we'll stuffed with bills, and deliberately
counted out two hundred dollars.
carriage maker was completely
: staggered. Here was something new
A cabman with SO much money, he look
ed at it, and the n at the stranger--eyed
him from head to foot, and even exam
.ined his boots with attention. Then
he counted the money over, and held
up each bill to the light to see ifit were
not counterfeit. They were all good.
= A new thought struck him. He would
try and find out the name Of the stran-
ger!
81 suppose, sir, you would like a re-
ceipt?" said he to the stranger.
sit may be as WE'LL"
"Yes, sir. What name?'
s"Washington Luing."
''Sir?" said the other, actually start
ing backward with amazement-did l
understand your name was--."
."Wasl,ington Irving" replied the
other, an almost imperceptlble smile,
however, around his mouth.
"Wash-lr-, sir,-my dear
sir,"- -slammered the other, confu-
lsedIy; SILL really sir, beg ten thou
sand--pardon mel mistook you for a
cabman, sir! did indeed, SIR"
.sgs"No excuse, friend," replied Mr.. lr-
wing. 81 am no better than you took me
for. You acted perfectly right;" and
having at length succeeded in getting
his receipt, amid host Of apologies, he
politely bade the humbIed carrlage'ma-
ker "good day. and left him to the
chagrin tha: he had mistaken, for a a
cabsman, man whose lofty genlns had
commanded the admiration Of the liter
ary world.
The friend who related this anecdote
inserted that il was fact, and was told
to him bv the veritable owner himself.
Ii doubtless proved Wholesome lesson
10 him--to Judge Of men merely by
their dress.
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