The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-12-08
Yes can Take my Hat.
BY UNCLE TOBY.


from Washington City 10 Baltimore, when
we observed peculiar sort Of man sitting
hard by-a tall, slim, good nalured fellow,
but one who somehow seemed to bear the
impress OF person who lived by his wits,
written upon his face. A friend who was
with me answered my inquiry as to who he
was, and al the same time asked me to
keep between the object OF my notice and
himself, lest he should come over to our
seal, IS my companion said he knew him,
but did not wish to recognise him there.
THAT is Beau ii" 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 money, how
ever, and | am curious to know how he
will get over the road without paying, for
he will surely do il some way"
Probably he has got a ticket borrow
ed the money to buy il with, or something
of that sort" said |.
"Not he. Beaaalways travels free, and
boards in the same way. He never pays
money when wit or trick will pass current
in their places" said my friend.
"What shocking bad hat he has got
on" said |, observing the dilapidatsd con.
dition Of his beaver.
"lts some trick Of mis-, doubtless; for the
rest Of his dress. you will observe. is quite
gentsel.'
"Nes. l see."
My friend went on to tell me how Beau
had done his tailor out Of a receipt in full
for his last years bill, and the landlady at
his Inst boarding house, and various other
instances Of his ingenuity and wit.
"fIe owed me ten dollars" said my
friend, 'but in attempting TO collect il Of
him one day. I'll be hanged if he didn't get
ten more out OF ME; so ! think shall let
the matter rest there. for fear of doubling
the sum once more"
At 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 IRE.
quently called upon, on populous routes. to
show their tickets, had placed theirs in the
bands OF their hats, 30 that the conductor
could see that they were all right, and not
trouble them to take them from their peck.
cts at each stopping place. l watched
Beau 20 see what his expedent would be
to get rid Of paying for his passage. As
the conductor drew nearer, Beau thrust his
head out Of the car window, and seemed
absorbed in 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 shoulders.
Beau sprang back in the car, knocking
the hat into the road, and leaving it, in one
minute, nearly mile behind. He looked
FIRST at the conductor, then out Of the win.
dow after his hat, and in seeming fl OF
rage, exclaimed:
"What the d. do you strike a man in
that way fort Is that your business?-is
that what the company hires you for?"
al beg your pardon, sir; | only want
your ticket" replied the conductor, meskly.
"Ticket! 0, yes, it's all very well for
you to want my ticket, but | want my hat"
replied Beau, bristling up.
"Very sorry, sir. really. / merely wish.
ed to call your attention, and took the
only means in my power" said the con.
ductor.
"You had better use cane TO attract a
persons attention next, and hit,him over
the head with it, il he happens to be look.
ing the other way" replied the indignant
Beau.
swell, sir, will apologize to you again,
il you wish. have done so already once, }"
said the now disconnected conductor.
Yes, no doubt but that don't restore INV
property. that's gone.'
We'll, sir, | cannot talk any longer-Ill
take your ticket, If you please, said the
conductor.
Ticket! Haven't you just Knocked il
out Of the window, hat and all? Do you
wan. to ndd insult to injury!'
oh, your ticket was in the hat. band?'
the conductor. 4
'Sapptse you stop the train, and 20 back
and see! said the hatless Beau with ipdig.
nant scorn depicted orr his face.
Well, sir, / shall pass you free ovss the
road. thsl'. cid the csndacsor, attempting
to 20 on with bis duty. SID
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