The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1849-11-17
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YOu can take RNy HAT.
BY UNCLE TOBY.

BY UNCLE TOBY
We were once coming over the railroad
from Washington City to Baltimore, when
we observed peculiar sort Of man slt-
ting hard by--a tall, slim, good nalured
fellow. bnt one who somehow seemed to
bear the impression Of person who lived
bv his wis, written upon his face A
friend, who was with me, answered my IN
ouirv as to how he was, and at the same
lime asked me to keep between the object
Of nv notice and himself, lest he should
come over to our seat, as my companion
said that he know him, but did not wish to
recognize him here.
"That is Beau IL" said he, "a man
that is universally known in Washington
as one of the most accomplished fellows Y
the city-always ready 10 borrow of, or
drink with you. lie never has any mo-
new, however, and | am curious TO know
how he will get over the road without pay
inc, for he'll do it some way"
"Probqbly he has got a ticket-borrow-
ed the money to buy it with, Or something
of that Sort" said |,
"Not he. Beau always travels free and
boards in the same way. He never pays
money when wit or trick will pass current
in its place." said my friend, confident
ly.
..What shocking badhatk lie has got on,
said |, observing the dilapidated condition
of his beaver.
at is some trick of his, for the rest o
his dress, you observe, is quite genteel."
"Yes, see"
My friend went on to tell me how Bea
baWdone his tailor out of a receipt in full
his last years bill, and the landlady at hi
last boarding place. and also various othe
specimens of his ingenuity and wit.
He owed me ten dollars,' said m
friend, "but in attempting to collect it of hl'
one day, I'll be hanged if he didn't get tie
more out of me SO think | shall let III
matter rest there, for fear Of doubling III
sum once more"
, At this moment the conductor entere
the opposite end ofthe cars to gather tt
tickets from the passengers, and give thei
checks in return. Many of them as is O
, ten the practice with travellers who a
e frequently called upon on poPuIqus rout'
/, to shqwrhdE tickets, has pIaced''heirs
the bands y their hats, so that the condu
Tor could see that they were all right, al
not trouble them to take them from the
pockets at each stopping place. AS Il
% conductor drew nearer, Beau thrust b
q. head out of the car window,and seemed a
ed sorbed in contemplating the scenery on IN
ne side of the road. The conductor spoke
d. him for his tcket-there was no answer.
~ "Tickot sir" said the conductor, tappl
II. him lightly on the shoulder.
Beau sprang back into the car, knock
his hat into the road, and leaving ii in c
no minute nearly mile behind. He look
30 first towards the conductor, then out of
nm window after his hat, and in seeming
er, of rage exclaimed,
for What the Il do you strike man
that way for? Is that your business
;, that what the company hires you for ~
G., 'Ibeg your pardon, sir, only want y
H., ticket replied the conductor, meekly.
Ticket" o, yes, it's all very well
YOU to want my ticket, but | want
hatn replied Beau, bristling up.
Very sorry, sir, really. | barely d
~. n' red to call your attention, and took
on only means in my power, said the
most ductor.
ably You had better use a cane TO attra
Wv" persons attention next time, and hit
Tho over the head with it ifhe happens to
,on' looking the other way' replied the in
nant Beau.
well, sir, am ready to apologiz
~ g you again if you wish. have done
" ready once said the now disconce
official.
, Yes, no doubt, but that don't restore
inlet property; that's gone"
We'll, sir, cannot talk any louger
take your ticket, if you please, said
her" conductor.