Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-11-24
LATHERING An ENGLISHMAN.

1t may appear strange at first, but never
less il is truej that in Vermont there is occa-
sionally che of the b'hoys; and practical jo-
kers ate brought up in every house. be-
liese il is necessary for a man TO have consi-
derable Of the Yankee about him in order to
sell green 'un completely. The slight in
cident wish 10 relate was nothing premedi.
tated; it was forced upon the perpetrator,
and if you do not consider 1t cool enough for
warm spring days, | shall be inclined 10 think
you are more accustomed 10 sedatives than
supposed.
Dan, one of the greatest specimens of the
bean-pole' family now extent, was loafng in
in the Exchange Hotel, Burlington, Vermont,
few days since, with nothing particular to
burthen his mind, and seeing the morning
paper upon the table in the barber's room, he
stepped in and set down TO read. He had
not been engaged but few moments, when
came putting in at the door. He looked a.
round for a moment in some doubt as to the
probability OF his being in the right shop, and
finally growled out rather than said
Ts the barber imp
q am the person that shaucs,' said Dan,
slowly erecting his long, lank figure. Can |
do anything for you in my linen
John Bull eyeing his proportions a moment
and taking oil his hat sat down with the air
of one perfectly resigned TO the ignominous
fate of being shaved by Yankee.
Carefully tucking the clean, white napkin
about his customers double chin, Dan pro-
ceeded to make some la,her. With little
trouble he found small shaving cup contain
ing bit Of windsor somewhat larger than
a big pea into which he turned gill OF
warm, moi hot water and proceeded 10 beat
up the soap in the most approved manner
until the la,her, if so it may be called, was
about the color and consistency OF milk. Then
moiioning his already somewhat impatient
customer 10 lay back, he commenced cover
ing his face with the liquid, beginning at the
the tip top of his nose and working back TO-
wards his ears.
what what !--what's that forr blub-
bered out Bull. .ul.
Keep your month shut said Dan, as the
brush slipped from the end of the nose into
the cavity below. 4 cannot work when you
are talking
Dan continued the operation of latherng
until there was scarce anything uncovered
but the forehead and eyes, aud il was pretty
certain that the soap and water was under
ming the very foundations of the English
mans enormous standing collar, when sud
denly he required clean towel, and stepped
out to procure one.
The Englishran waited awhile but ne
clean fowl appeared. His neck was begin
ming to feel uncomfortable, and the liquid
devoid OF anything in the shape OF irolh, wa
slowly iricklipg down his back and shoulder
when all al once the idea flashed across hi
mind thai he was sold.
'The dam Yankeen was his frs, insiinc
tive exclamation, then catching his hat hi
rushed for the door, but was toolate he jus
5 caught a glimpse OF Dau's skirt as he turne'
, into Main street and was out OF sight
, The discomflted Englishman turned back
and began 10 pace the foor swearing abou
the cursed Yankees After taking two o
: three turns he stopped, thought \ moment
and then burst into loud laugh.
,, Here, landlord, does that fellow boar
: here q -Y l
'He does,' answered the grinning host.
Well, give him that tobacco box, and te
him if he ever comes 10 Montreal, war
J; him to come and see me, and will entel
i tain him like prince
+ Here the bell rang foi the boat.