The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1853-03-01
from the Christian Telegraph.
HE'S NOBODY BUT A PRINTER.
BYC. II. G. wILLINGHAM.

| "Oh! he's nobody but Printer" exclaimed
Miss Ellen Dupree, flirting and foppish girl,
to one of her female friends, who was speaking
in terms of praise and condemnation of Mr..
Barton Williams, young and very intelligent
| Printer.
swell, Miss Ellen, you seem to speak as
though Printer was not entitled to respecta
bilty. l hope you'll explain yourself" replied
Miss Mary Crossman.
"Well hope you'll excuse me. do not
think it becoming for young man who has
to abor for living, to try to move in the soei-
city of those who are his superiors. And more
over, he might win the affections of a girl su-
perior to him in worth and rank; and then do
you think her parents would be pleasedl 1
know would rather be an old maid all my
days than marry poor Printers man who
has to toll day by day aud then, OH to think
of being ranked among the poor" whined out
Miss Dupree.
"Then you think that they are beneath you"
eyes, ma am, Of course"
"Both in worth and intellect too. suppose;
do you notl
"Yes, everythngp
"Are you superior to franklin, to Black
stone, to Campbell, and many other eminent
mon who were Printersl Or do you believe
your intellectual powers soar above those OF a
Greedy or Willis, and many other distinguish
cd Printers of the present dayT
"Oh, now and then you may come across
one that is respectable; but they are few and
far between" And as to Mr. Williams do
not consider him Franklin or Blackstone,
or any one else much.'
"Nor do consider him a Franklin or a
Blackstone either; but do think him very
intelligent and handsome young man, and wor-
thy of any young lady's attention, and expect
| TO treat him as SUCH.
"WeIl, expect to consider him beneath my
notice.
"Now Miss Dupree, think you ought TO re-
fleet upon what you are saying, and have some
regard to my feelings. You know not what
you may come to, before you die"
swell, don't think shall ever como to be
tho wife OF Printer, or anybody who has to
labor: nor do intend to countenance such
either"
Miss Crossman remained silent for some
time, while her face redeemed with indignation.
Mr.. Williams was her lover, and a very good
looking man he was. He was of ordinary
size, fair complexion, dark hair, and beautiful
whiskers of jet black, and high and promi-
nent forehead-ively and intelligent in con-
versation, and fluent and affable in his address.
| A gentle rap was heard at the door, and the
servent immediatele announced Mr.. Williams.
He entered the parlor, and Miss. Crossman
rose and introduced them.
"Mss Dupree, Mr. Williams"
Miss DupIee affected to be polite, returned
slight, bow. and cody said
"Good evening, sir.
| Mr.. Williams and Miss Crossman convcrsed
freoly-nosty upon literary subjects upon
which both were well posted; and OF course,
they entertained each other pleasantly. while
Miss Dupree sat as the ugh she was in despair
now and then giving a lazy nod Of dissent to
any and everything said to her. Mr.. Williams
was gone, and Mss Duproo, turned to Miss
Crossman, and said
Mary, I am really astonishod at you.-You
are certainly in love with that Jeiiotc. We'll
you may do as you like, but 1 assure you III
never condescend to keep company with q
Printer, mumblod Miss Dupree. r
Miss Dupree took her leave, and Miss Gross
man was left to think of love aud matrimony,
and her future bliss. :. ss~afs osTsd G ef,ir
Il THE SEQUEL. - fr,cts. rirr-
Ten years were past. A man and bis wife
we're seated befose blazing 6res The even
/ ing was extremely. cold, and tho wind blew