Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-01-08
s ELECT TALE.
From Godey's Ladys Book.
KEZIAH JONES' APPLE-BEE.
BY NoAHDIAH BUcKTHoRN, NJ. D.

BY NOAHDlAH BuChTHOHN, NJ. u.
1t was wild day in the latter part of No
vember-a day which properly belonged TO In
dian Summer; for some reason it was not
forthcoming at that season; SO 1t claimed and
received place just as autumn was about to
hand over his books to the ruler of the iuver-
ted year. .-
Mr.. Gulic,' said Mrs. Jones, standing in
the kitchen doorway, and looking towards the
hired man who was taking up the last cabbage
in the garden. Mr.. Gu!ic,' said Mrs. Jones,
elevating her voice so that it might overcome
the obstacle presented by eight rods intervcn-
ing space, want You to do an errand for me
this morning; / want you to go to Mr.. Halls
for me-
Mr.. Guile gave intimation by nod that he
comprehended the nature of her wants, and
proceeded TO finish his work. saying
l knew something out Of the common line
was wanting as soon as heard the Mistr.-
1t is Ben, at other times. | have no objection
to going over to Hall's-none whatever, es-
pecially since Becky is at home.' He accor-
dinghy went to Mrs. Jones and received his in
structions.
This said Mr.. Benjamin Franklin Guile was
tall, heavy-built Yankee, about twenty years
old, who had made good use of his eyes as
well as his teeth during the greater part of
that period. He worked by the year for Mr..
Jones. He was the adviser, and, too great
oxtant diroctor of his en,nlo ouar ,vb bad nnt
the enterprise, selfrei ance, and talent for
command which characterizes most of those
whose republican liberties with the kings
English mark them as belonging to New Eng
land.
Mr.. Guile did not move his feet rapidly-on
the principle that large bodies move slowly
but he moved them good distance at each step,
and, consequently, he was ere long at Halls
door. The door was open to receive the rays
of the morning sun. On the threshold lay
dog, dreaming with his eyes about half open
or half shut, as the reader may prefer; oppo-
site the door, in windsor armchair tilted
against the WALL sat Mr.. Hall, stout, oak
faced, greY-headed man, reading his newspa-
per, which he held out before him at arms
length, his spectacles being about twenty years
too young for him. Mr.. Gulic paused for a
moment, and cast contemplative look at the
dog-perhaps he comparing his condition
with that of a hired man-,hen applied the
knuckle of his middle finger to the door-post,
producing a sound somewhat louder than that
produced by the carpet hammer of the house
wife, at the blow subsequent to that bestowed
upon her left thumb instead of the head of the
nail.
walk said Mr.. Hall, skilfuly combing
growl with an artclilate sound.
(Which way!' asked Ben.
Which wav you WILL said the old man,
still not taking his eyes from the paper.
Ben walked in, and, having waited in vain
for an invitation to be seated, he concluded 10
take seat without an invitation. The chair
which he selected as the instrument for carry
ing his conclusion into effect gave way under
the pressure of the too solid flesh, and the law
of gravtation operating with democratic i'm
partialty, drew him towards the centre of the
earth till the strong maple floor arrested his
progress. The crash and the catastrophe did
per. Ben amused himself by the putting the
parts of the demolished chair in place, or 10
use his own expression, by setting his trap
for somebody else.' He had ample time for
this, and also for tracing the journey of
wasp on the wall, before Mr.. Hall folded his
paper, raised his spectacles on his forehead,
and uttered, in slightly interrogative tone,
the words
Folks well!'
They were well when came here;
should think it likely that they are sick by this
time
A slight movement about the corners of
Mr.. Halls mouth showed that smile was hov-
oring in the vicinity. 1t came near lighting
on his lips he usually permitted one to
come.
Miss jones sent me to borrow some things
for The apple-bee.'
'What is an apple-bee!'
8 1t is somewhere about half way between
honey-bee and a bumbIe-bee
Mr. Hall was accustomed to affect great ip-
norance of all things pertaining to youthful
sports and merry-makings; veritable tradition
however, related that he was famous in his
young days for exploits in that line hence Mr..
Guile thought he gave him such an answer as
he deserved Probably he thought SO himself;
for another smile made signals, but did not fair
ly heave in sight.
8 suppose can have the thingsr said
Ben.
what things!'
All your empty tin pans.
They've got milk in Them .n
. should like to see one of yonr empty tin
pans with milk in it. 1t would be about as Gu
rious as your way of welcoming neighbor'
M sWho is going to be there4' -
Everybody and some others, and shouldn't
wonder if Mr.. Hall was to be there; bnt give
me the pans, or they'll have coroner's jury
together on my ACCOUNT 'ra ia
Mr.. Hall went to the stairs leading to
the cellar, and said, Mamma, You are wan
ted ila .D- -rlaa rH aas
cannot leave the kettle who wants
met ...,........
Miss Jones wants to borrow all vour lin