Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-11-01
From the Spirit Of the Times.
YOU CAN TAKE MN HAT.

'ooN IoM 'SoShiHS'o" wy ~ A~'e'A"' -
when we observed peculiar sort OF a
man sitting hard by-a tall, slim, good
natured fellow, but one who somehow
seemed TO bear the impress Of a person
Who lived by his wits, written upon his
face. A friend, who was with me, an
swered my inquiry as to who he was, and
at the same time asked me to keep be-
tween the object Of my notice and himself,
lest he should come over to our seat, as
nv companion said he knew him, but did
not wish to recognize him there.
"rhat is Beau H." said he, ga man
that is universally known in Washington
as one Of the most accomplished fellows in
the city, always ready TO borrow OF, or
drink with you. He never has any mo-
ney. however, and l am curious TO know
how he will get over the road without pay
ing. for he will surely do it some way"
"Prohably he has got ,icke'--borrow-
ed the money to bny it with, or something
of that sort said |.
mot he. Beau always travels free,
and boards in the same way. He never
pays money when wit or trick will pass
current in their place." said my friend.
..vhat shocking bad hat he has got
on" said observing the dilapidated con.
di,on OF his beaver.
els some trick Of his doubtless for the
rest OF his dress, you will observe, is
quite genteel. .......
"Ye>, seq
Nv friend went on to tell me how Beau
had done his tailor cut Of receipt in full
for his last years bill and the landlsdy at
his las, boarding place, and various other
specimens Of his ingenuity and wit.
ole owed me ten dollars said my
friend, 'bnt in attempting to collect it Of
him one day, III be hanged il he didn't
get ten more out of me ; 50 think ! shall
let The matter rest there, for fear Of doub-
ling the sum once more
Al this moment the conductor entered
the opposite end of the cars to gather the
tickets from the passengers, and give them
checks in return. Many OF them-as is
often the case with travellers, who are
frequently edupon, on popn|ous routes,
to show their tickets-had placed theirs
in the bands of their hats SO that the con-
ductor could see that they were all right,
and no, trouble them TO take them from
their pockets at each stopping place. |
watched Beau to see what his expedient
would be TO get rid Of paying for his pas
sage. As the conductor drew nearer,
Beau thrust his head out Of the car win
dow, and seemed absorbed in contemplate
ing the scenery on that side of the road.
The conductor spoke TO him for his
ticxet--lhere was no answer.
"Ticket SIR" said the conductor, tap
ping him lightly on the shoulder.
Beau sprang back in the car, knocking
mis- hat into the road, and leaving il in one
minute nearly mile behind. He looked
first at the conductor, then out Of the VIM
dow after his hat, and in seeming fit of
rage exclaimed ...,...
''What the ID do you strike man in
that way for? Is TINT your business? is
that what the company hires You for?"
IL beg your pardon, sir; only want
your ticket" replied the conductor, meek
~.
"Ticket! o, it's all very well for you 10
want my ticket, bu. l want my ha'!' re-
piled Beau, bri>tEng mp.
Every sorry, sir, really, I merely wish
ed TO call your attention, and took the
only means inmy power, said the condnc'
tor. s..
"Yoi had better use q cane to attract {
person. attention next, and hit him over
the head with it il he happens to be look.
ing the other way!' replied the indignan
Beau. ..s ..
well, sir, will appolosise to you a
gain il you wish. have done SO a cad,
once said the now Disconnected conauc
tor.
Eyes no doubt, but that don't restor,
my property; that's gone.
!. "Well. sir, canno, talk any longer
III take Your ticket, il you please" sai
the conductor.
Ticket! Haven't You just knocked
il on, Of The window, hat aud all ? d
you want to add insult To INJURY
',Oh, Your ticket was in the ha, band?
suggested the conductor. -
"Suppo>c YOU stop the train,. and g
back and see! - said the hatle>s Beau, " ii,
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"Well, sir, shall pass you Tree owe
the road ,hen," replied the conductor, at
tempting to 60 on with his duty.
, The price Of Il ticket" said Beau. 81
one dollar; my beaver cost me Y. Yo"
good sense will at once show you tina
there is balance OF four dollars in m
! favor at any rate" z.s. ss.g
, The conductor hesi,ated. Beau locke
like gentleman, 10 one not perfectly we
r posted up in the human face he was we
= dressed, and his indignation appeare
r most honest. #ta @1f1
n "I'I sec you after have collected tn
) tickets" replied the conductor, passin
|, on through the car. Beau sat in sile,
indignation irowned at every bod Y unit
; the official returned, and came and ;;
: down by his side. Beau then, in an earl
II est underone, that we could only overhe'
e occa> ionalIy, talked to the conductor like
e s'Du,ch uncle" and we saw the cres,ial
C Ell man.o' tickets pay The hatless passeng'
l. four dollars. e~
The trick was at once seen through |
both my friend and myself, and the ne
'e day, over bottle Of wine at the Mon,
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