The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-03-22
Desperation.

The following is passage from tho laugh
able tale of desperation" one OF tho rich ar
tcles which are embraced IN the literary ru-
mains Of the late Willie Gaylord Clark. Il IL
only necessary 10 promise that the writer is
Philadelphia student, who. after stolen fort
night amid the gayetiea Of Washington
"ssason," iinds himself (through the renlirs-
meas OF chum) at Baltimore on his way
home, without penny Ia his pocket Ha
stops at a fashionable hotel, nevertheless,
where, amer iarrying a dny or two, be fnal-
ly, At the heel OF grand dinner "oB,Hes so
ius," in tho private apartment, Ganked with
abundant Champagne and Burgundy resolves
TO disclose all " che landlord. SummoninR a
servant, he said
ash the landlord to step Up to nay room,
and bring his bilI."
ly aiter his master appeared. lie entered
with generous smile, that made mo hope
for "the best his house afforded" and that
then, was credit
"How much do owe YOU ?" said /. He
handed me the bill with all the grace OF pri.
vatc expectancy.
"Let me sce-scvonteen dollars. How very
reasonable. But, my dear sir the most disa-
grcuuble part of the matter IL now 20 he dis
closed ! grieve TO inform you that at pres
ent, | am out Of money and know by your
philanthropic looks that you will be shtisiSt
nhcn Y tell Won that would give IL TO you
with unqualified pleasure, You sce my
not having the change by me is the rcason
cannot do IL, and | am sure you will let the
matter stand and say more about il. lam
n stranger 10 YOU, that's fact; but in the
place where camc from, all my acqGainIGn-
ces know me, ~ easy as can be-"
The landlord turned all eolors. Where do
you live, any how p-
AIN Washipg--, should say in Philadel-
phia."
His eyes flashed with angry disappointment
Il see how IL Is, Master; my opinion 10 that
YOU are a blacklcg You don't know whero
your home is YOU begin with Washington
aud then drop It for PhiIadelPhiRi you muTt
pay your bill"
aBut can't"
"Then I'll take your clothes; IL don't
blow me tight"
"Scoundrel r. said !, rising bolt upright,
''do il IL YOU dare do itl aud leave the rest
to mo 7"
There were no more words. He arose do
lberately, seized my hat, aud my only inex-
pressiblcs. and walked down stairs.
Physicians say that two excitements can't
exist At the Hame time IN one system. Exter-
nal circumstances drove away almost immo-
diatcly the confusion Of my brain.
nj rose and look ed out OF the window. Tho
snow was descending rs l drunnicd ON the
pane. What was | 10 do2 An unhappy
''sdns cuiotis," in a strange city; no money,
and slightly inebriated. A thought struck
me-
Ihad large, full cloak which, with all my
other appointments, save those he took, the
landlord had spared dressed immediate
ly; drew my boots over my fair drawers, not
Unlike small clothes; put on my cravAt, vest
and coat (: laid travelling cap from nay trunk
jauntily over NV forehead, and flinging my
fine long mantle gracefully about me, made
my way through the ball into the street
Attracted by shining lamps in the portico,
OF a new hotel, few squares from my FIRST
lodging, entered recorded my nAms on the
books, and bespoke bed. Every thing was
fresh and neat; every servant Attennvoi all
angered well. kept myself closely cloakSds
pulled cigar, and retired TO bed TO manure
my plot,
"Waiter, lust brush my clothes well, my
fine fellow" said ], in the morning. m he en-
tered my room. ..'biind tho pantaloong don't
spill anything from the pockets there is mon-
ey in both"
II don't see no rantNioons."
'You Iicn'ti Where are they 2"
"Can't tell, I'm sure: don't know =
AGO down, strand tell your master 20 eorno
up here immediately. The publican was with
me in moment.
had arisen and worked my face before
the ggass into a hendish look OF passion.
"Landlorl ?" exclaimed ! with heTc0
\ isture, al have been robbed in your house
---rubhcti, sir, rohboii My Izntaioons, sRd .
purse containing three ifty iiollar notes sro
gone. This is pretty hotel. ls thia the way
that you fulfil thu iutahrtions nf scriptnrn ?--
am q stranger, and ! md myself taken in
With a vpuueanrts I will I. xt,,,s you az on~s
if ! an not otrecomPcnsudt" j.