Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-10-27
RaHSCEhA ANEOUS.
AN EDITOR DINING OUT.

Quite distinguished citizen Of our city,
and one of the members of the corps edi-
torial, made short excursion into the
courtry, where they rcvclled some hours
among the breezes and freezes, and final
ly returned at four o'clock, with appetitcs
it may easily be eimagined, nicely sharpen
cd for the enjoyment of a good dinner.
After imbibng glass of wine bittcrs, at
st. Charles, our friend ofthc scissors and
quill was invited to join him in a quiet
dinner az his own domcl.
II have nothing nice" said he, 'for
didn't think we should reach home in
time to dine, but l reckon can make up
something that will answer the demands
Of hunger for the noncc"
ooh, Pm not particular" replied the
editor, anything will answer my purpose
I'm one of those, you know, whose wants
are very easily supplied"
Shortening the way, by easy and fa-
miliar chat, they reached the gentlcman's
dwelling. and at the summons of bell,
fuvoritc female servant came to the
door, with her shining ebony face rcath-
ed gaily in smiles. Whispering a few
words in her masters ears, almost as soon
as he had crossed the threshold, he cx-
claimed
"You don't say so! What are they 2"
Now, the editor, though by no means
hard of hearing, did not quite distinctly
understand the reply, for the reason that
lie did not wish to listen to what appear
ed to be a private CO o NY He thought,
however, that the remainder of the con-
versation was about as follows:
"a fine pair Of ducks. said the servant
"You don't say SO" said the host.
"Wcll, now, am satisfied Who would
have thought that. Go into the parlor, u
said he to his guest, "I'li join you there
in about five minutes"
The editorial gentleman quietly wcnd-
cd his way alone to the parlor, wondering
in his own mind why such unusual dis
turbanco about the dinner should be
mad in a house where everything was
generally conducted in the most simple
and unostcntatious manner possible; but
nevertheless, secretly fclicitating himself
upon the fact that the dinner he was to
enjoy was far more inviting than il had
been represented. Five, ten, fifteen min.
utcs had elapsed, and his host did not
present himself; he fumblcd over the pic
turcs and books on the table. playing
awhile with the poodle dog, which was
taking nap on the sofa, half whistled a
tune or two, hummed the fraction Of a
psalm, and was finally found gazing on a
painting of Mary Magdalcne, to discover
: new beauties, when his entertainer made
his appearance, just exactly the happicst
looking man the editor had ever stumbled
upon.
Excuse my OBTAINING You" said he,
but you heard what Betty said in the
door ?"
ooh, yes" replied the editor.
"a pair Of 'em, by Joyc"
$50 I understood her TO say"
And finer pair never saw, though
I say it who should not; us plump, as fair
and as bright as any ever laid my eyes
on come join me in drink"
Adjoulning to the sideboard. they fl-
led their glasses the editor gave:
Here's to thom
GOOD |" said the host, "hcrc's to
them -
. Theoedifr was slightly astonishcd, for
his friehPs way of rejoicing over the
ducks was quito singulnr--hc tossed off
his wine and commenced promenadipg