The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-03-27


ANEcDorE OF HOOK. We give the follow
ing from the recently published biography of
that prince OF practical jokes and hoaxes, Theo
dore Hook
"Loungng up Soho Square in The afternoon.
with Terry the actor, the nostrils OF the prone.
naders were suddenly saluted with concord of
sweet oders arising from spacious area. Thew
stopped, snutfed the grateful incense, and peep.
ing down, perceived through the kitchen win
dow preparations for handsome dinner, evident
ly on the point of being served.
'What feast!' said Terry. sJoIlv dopsl
should like to make one of them
I'll take any bet,' returned Hook, that do
call Tor me here at ten O'Clock, and YOU will find
that shall be able to give toerabe account of
the worthy gentleman's champagne and venison'
Sosaying, he march up the steps gave an au.
thoritative rap with the knocker, and was quick
ly lost to the sight of his astonished companion.-
AS matter OF course he was immediately ush.
cred by the servant as an Unexpected guest, into
the drawng-room, where large party had al
ready assembled. The apartment being we'll
nigh tull, no notice was at first taken of his in
uuslon, and hall dozen people were laughing
at his bon notS, before the host discovered the
mistake Affecting not to observe the visible
embarrassment OF the latter, and ingeniously
avoiding any opportunity for explanation, Hook
ratified on till he had attracted the greater part
OF the company in circle round him and some
considerable time had elapsed ere the old gen.
teman was able to catch the attention OF the
agreeable stranger
81 beg your pardon, SIR he said, contriving
at last to get in a word; shut your name, sir-l
did not quite catch t-servants are so abomina.
bly, incorrect-and am really little at loss
Don't apologize, | beg graciously replied
theodore; 'Smlth,-my name is smith--and, as
you justly observe, servants are always making
some stupid blunder or another | remember a re-
markable instance, sc.
'But really, my dear sir continued the host
at the termination OF the story illustrative oil stu
pidity in servants: Il think the mistake on the
present occasion does not originate in the source
you allude to; | certainly d., not anticipate the
pleasure OF Mr.. Smiths company at dinner to-
day.
mo dare say not-you said four in your note,
l know, and is now, see a quarter past five
you are little fast by the way; but the fact is
have been detained III the city-as was about
10 explain when
Pray, explained the other as soon as he could
stay the yolubiity of his guest, whom may
ask you, DO you suppose you are addressing?
Whom? Why Mr. Thompson, of course-old
friend of my father. | have not the pleasure in
deed, OF being personally known to you, but hav-
ing received your kind invitation yesterday, on
my arrival from Liverpool Firth Street-iour
o'clock-FamlIy party-come in boots-you see
have taken you at your word. am only afraid
have kept you waiting.'
No, no, not at all. But permit me TO observe,
my dear sir, my name is not exactly Thompson,
it is Jones, and
:Jonesp repeated the soi-distant Smith, in adj
mirabe assumed consternation;' Jones-why
surely cannot have-yes, | must-good heav
en-! see it all! My dear SIR what an unfortu-
natS bhsr>A~~~-gFrong nuusv-rvhat nust vo,,
think Of such an intrusion am really at loss
Tor words in whica to apologize-you will per.
init me to retire at present, and tomorrow.
ffay don think OF retirlng,' exclaimed the
hospltade old gentleman, tyour frieuds's tahte
must hare been cleared long ago, if az Won CIV
Jour wasthe hour named, and am only loo han.
Ply 10 oe4ble to offer you seat at mine.
HOOK. oil course, could not hear of sucb j,
tnng-culd not think of trespassing upon the
kindness oil a perfect stranger; il too late tor
lhompsoh, there were plenty OF chop-bouses AZ
hand. lie unfortunate part OF the business
ne hao hde an appointment with gentlemanto
I"i a. @i CLOCK. l he good-natured Jones.
hoWeVerpostlveY refused TO allow so entor
tanning isitor to withdraw dinnerIes. NJ
Jones Jolnd in solicitations, the Misses Jones
smiled oe'ltchingly and at last Mr.. Smith vbo
soon recovered from his confusion, was prevailed
upon u oEr MS arm to one OF the ladies' and take
ms place q the swell furnished board
IN all pobabillty, the family of Jones never
passed sue an evening before. Hook naturally
eXerted hhseit to the utmost to keep the mart,
IN an uncesing roar OF laughter, and make goo
me hrshpresson. The mirth grew fast and
furious, WIN, BY way OF coup de grace he
seated hinit at the piano. forte, and struck of
,nto one oppose extemporaneous effusions which
nad hlled qre critical judges than the Jone.es
with dellgi and astonishment. Ten o,cIock
struck st! andn Mr.. Terry being announced. his
. 'i.;.h Tiend wound up the performance
with the explanatory stanza
Jam am W much pleased with your fare.
hour Cars as prime as your cook
NY res Mr.. Terry, tile PLAYER,
And Pnir. Theodore Hook!