Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-08-05


when dear Mr.. Jonas wants hi
: Ithingsi Snake, get your portman
j, teau, and find Mr.. Browns comfor
= ter, and I'll the small case-bottI
3 with some white brandy, and sem
: Gown TO secure the best place, am
: cut off the wings OF those cold fowls
and put the oIl-skin on his hat, Will,
run and put up his shaving appara
: ius, and see his carpet-bag properly
packed; and children, see what you
can do for your dear, dear Mr.
Brown" Thus saying, the bustling
body hurried away; in a short time
all was done; Mr.. Jonas Brown was
duly seen off TO The coach; the child
len being so directed, screwing their
knuckles into their eyes, and doing
some very promising pantomimic
Igrief, and their elders and betiers
good byeing' and God blessing,
with every appearance Of somewhat
disconsolate but very affectionate
devoutness.
"Now, brais, off to the nursery"
were the first words spoken, when
their respected sire had returned
from his mission Of seeing Mr.. Jonas
Brown into the coach.
"Selina, my love, cone with me-"
Shortly after the pair were seated in
close converse. 9re-- -.'rr- ....f
81 hope all will go we'll with
Brown, Selma" fs r=f.H.
81 hope so, Fm sure; IL il don't
he's little better than an imposter.
What is the paltry hundred year
he pays usi l'm sure if it wasn't
for the expectations he speaks of, !
never could or would have put up
with his liresome, tedious, absurd old
bachelors ways" .s.a.
"Nor |, my angel; hate the stu
pid old trump; but if all goes well,
our fortunes made, and we may as
we'll lei him remain with US, as suffer
him out o! our sight, 10 be swindled
by some worthless, designing people,
as he doubtless would be-"
"That's so like you, Snake! You
are so considerate, and have such
heartl Well you'll get your reward
some day." -- s...r.rr.
Thus did the amiable pair con-
verse, and thousands Of castles did
they build in the air, anticipating
Mr.. Jonas Browns success, and the
share OF the newly acquired wealth.
At length newspaper arrived: il
contained the account Of Mr.. Jonas
Browns success, and was hailed with |
the most enthusiastic joyl Beautiful
boquets decorated the manielpiece OF
his sleeping apartment, new hang
ings were instantly attached TO the
bed, and every little additional CON-
fort that could be procured was
added to the sitting room.
In a state of the most nervous ex-
citement they received a letter from
the absent Brown, it contained but a
few lines, merely announcing that
they might expect him on that eve-
ming. OH wasn't everything put in
apple pie order! the table covered
with every imaginary dainty, and a
blazing tlre ready 10 receive dear,
kind Jonas.
At seven O'Clock the coach drew
up at Snakes house; in one minute
afterwards Mr.. Brown was nearly
suffocated with the embraces of the
snakes, and nearly deatened by the
vociferations of their tender off
spring. Having al length partially |
recovered his liberty, he divested
himself of his great coat, and was
conducted 10 the well spread board,
where all wed in bidding him wei
come-a welcome, they assured him,
as kind as unalterabIe-a welcome
from the heart, not influenced by his
worldly goods, but by their love for
the man himself f-
"Kind and nobleI' gasped Jonas.
al have much TO say 10 BOTH" H
"Not now, sir-dear sir, not now"
interposed Snake; "eat first and re~
fresh yourself" f,-. .1r- r
Thus saving all parties proceeded
20 filI up Mr.. Jonas Browns plate;
and, we.-must confess never did a
hungry traveller do more justice to
their excellent fare, than did our
worthy friend Jonas. 3. u -s-
After some half hour spent in this
very pleasant manner, the traveller
proceeded to wash down the excel~
lent viands with magnificent tum-
bier of brandy punch. After slipping
at il for some time, he commenced as
follows: F7 a7 .s'5vsYa.f
"How can | ever repay you, my
kindest, my dearest
"OhT' from Mrs. Snake, with her
handkerchief TO her eyes.
"Besir' q
"Ohr" from Mr.. Snake, with a
thpmp on the breast.
'Most generous friends"
Here then was short pause.
80 Jonas resumed. q
"You have heard the newsi"
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