The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-08
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49, 1B3ucLx apsy.
We vere snce coming over the railroad
from Washington city 10 Baltimore; when
we observed peculiar sort OF man cit
ting hard by--a tall, slim, good natured fel
low, but one who somehow seemed to bea'
the impress Of person who lived by his
wits, written upon bis face. A friend who
Wa with me, answered my inquiry % e
who hs vas, and At the same Time asked
me to keep between the object ofmy notice
and himself, lest be should come over 70
our SEAT, % my companion said that ne
knew him buttid not wish to recognize him
there.
THAT il Beau H, said he, a: man
that il universally known in Washington
= ono Of the most accomplished fellows IN
tho city-aiways ready 10 borrow Of, q
driak With you. He never has any money,
and am curious TO know bow he will get
over the road without paying, for bell do
tin some way
sProbably he has got iicket-borrowed
the money 10 buy il with, or something 81
thas sort said |.
Not be. Bean always travels free and
boards in the same way. lie never pays
money when wit or trick will pass current
in its place. said my friend confidently.
what ! shocking bad hat he has got on
aid !, observing the di!apidated condition
Of bis beaver.
sI.'s some trick Of his, doubtless, for the
rest Of his dress, you observe, Is quite gen.
teel.'
Yes, i see.'
Nv friend went on to tell me how Beau
had done his tailor out Of a receipt in full
for his last bill, and the landlady at his last
boarding place, and also various other
specimens Of his Ingenuity and wit. tie
owed me ten dellsrs;' said my friend 1but
in attempting to collect il Of him one day,
l'Il DO hanged il he didn't get ten more out
ofms 90 think shall let the matter rest
there, for fear Of doubling the sum once
more
AT this moment the conductor entered
the opposite end oftbe cars 10 gather the
tickets from the passengers, and give them
checks in return. Many Of them, as is Of
ten the practice with travellers who are fire.
quently called upon on populons routes TO
show their ticket, had placed theirs in the
bands Of their hats, so that the conductor
could see that they we're all right, and not
trouble them to take them from their peck
cts ut each stopping place. As the con-
ductor drew nearer, Beau thrust his head
out OF the car window, and seemed absorb
ed ia contemplating the scenery on that
side Of the road. The conductor spoke TO
him for his ticket-there was no answer.
ticket, SIR said the conductor, tapping
him lightly on the shoulder.
Beau sprang back into the car, knocking
his hat into the road, and leaving il in one
minute nearly mile behind. He looked
first towards the conductor, then out of the
window after bis hat, and in seeming TT
Of rage exclaimed
What the ID do you strike a man in
that way for? Is that your business? Is
thai what the company hires you for?'
i beg your pardon, sir, only want your
ticket replied the conductor meekly.
ticket! o yes it's all very well for you
to want my ticket, but ! want my hatn re-
piled Beau bristling up.
very sorry, sir, really. barely desired
TO call your attention, and ! took the only
means in my power said the conductor.
you had better use cane to attract .
persons attention next time, and hit him
over the head with il, if he happens to be
looking the other wayr replied the indig-
nant Beau.
well, sir, am ready to apologize to
you again if you wish. have done go al
ready once said The now disconnected Of
fetal.
Yes, no doubt, but that don't restore my
property; that's gone
well, sir, cannot talk any longer, III
take your ticket, if you please said the con-
ductor.
Ticket! Havn'. you just knocked j,
out Of the window, hat and all? Do you
want to add insult to injuryr
o, your ticket was in your hatband?
suggested the conductor.
Suppose you stop the train, and 60 back
and see,' said the hatless Beau, with indig-
naut scorn depicted on his face.
well, sir, ] shall pass you free over the
road them replied the conductor, attempt
ing 10 60 on with bis duty.
The price Of a ticket said Beau; is one
dollar; my beaver cost me V. Your good
sense will at once show you that there is a
balance of 81 in my favor, at any ra,o.'
The conductor besitaied. Beau looked
like gentleman, to one not perfectly well
posted up in the human face; he was well
dressed, and bis Indignation appeared most
honest.
si'Il see you after have collected the
tickets replied the conductor, passing on
through the car.
Beau sat in silent indignation, frowning
at every body until the conductor re.
turned, and came and sat down by his
side. Beau then ia an earnest under tone,
that we could only oyerhear occasionally,
talked to the conductor like fnther,' and