Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-03-30
HE'S NOBODY BUT A PRINTER.


girl, to one Of her female friends, who was
speaking in forms of praise aud commenda-
ton of Mr.. Barton Williams, young and
very intelligent printer.
Well, Miss Ellen, you seem to speak as
though printer was not entitled to respcc-
liability hope you'll explain yourself. 2
replied Miss Mary Crossman.
Well, | hope you'll excuse me. ! do
net think it becoming for Young man who
has to labor for living, to try to move in
the society of those who are his superiors. -
And, moreover, be might win the affections
Of girl superior to him in worth and rank
and then do you think her parents would be
pleased? know would rather live an old
maid all my days than marry . poor printer
"a man who has to toll day and night; and
then, oh to think of being ranked among the
poor r whined out Miss Dupree.
Then you think that they sre beneath
your"
Yes ma am, of course"
"Both in worth and intellect too. sup
pose; do you not p
Yes, everything"
Are you superior to Franklin. to a
Blackstone, to Campbell, and many other
eminent men who were printers? Or do you
believe your intellectual powers soar above
| those of Greedy or Willis. and many other
distinguished printers of the present day."
"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 Black
stone, or any one else much
"Nor do consider him Franklin or a
Blackstone either; but do think him very
intelligent and handsome young man, and
worthy of any young lady's attention. and ]
expect to treat him as such"
Well. expect to consider him beneath
my notice.
Now, Miss Dupree, think you ought to
reflect upon what you are saying, and have
some regard for my feelings. You know moi
what you may come to before you die
"Well, ] dou't think shall ever become
to be the wife Of printer. Or anybody Who
has to labor; nor do intend 10 countenance
such either
Miss Crossman remained silent for some
time, while her face Redeemed with indgna
ton. Mr.. Williams was her lover, and q
very good looking man he was. He was Of
ordinary size. fair complexion, dark hair
beautiful whiskers Of jet black, and high
and prominent forehead lively and intsli-
gent in conversation, and fluent aud affable
in his address
A gentle rap was heard a. the door. and
the servant Immediately announced Mr.. vii.
liams. He entered the parlor, and Miss
Crossman rose and introduced them
Miss Dupree Mr.. Williams"
Miss Dupree affected to be polite, returned
a slight bow. and coolly said
GOOD evening, SIR"
Mr.. Williams and Miss Crossman conversed
freely-mostly upon literary subjects. apor
which both were well posted; and, Of course
they entertained each other pleasantly. while
Miss Dupree sat as though she was in despair
now and then giving lazy nod of assen,
or dissent to any and every think said to her
Mr. Williams was gone. and Miss Dupree
turned to Miss Crossman, and said
Mary | am really astonished at you
You are certainly in love with that feliow, =
Well you may do as you like. but assure
you III never condescend to keep company
with printerf' mumbled Miss Dupree.
Miss Dupree took her leave, and Mis-.
Crossinan was left to think of love and mat.
rimouy, and her future bliss.
THE SEQUEL.
| Ten years were past. A man and his wife
were seated before blazing FIRE. Tho even
ing was extremely cold, and the wind blew
fierce and keen. Yes. aud the editor Of the
Tribune was housed, with his wife, IN theil
stately mansion. furnished in the finest style
and lighted brilliantly With costly chandeliers
They were the happy parents Of four intelli-
gent and interesting children. II was about
an hour after sundown and the bell had rune
for tea. A rap was heard at the street door
and, upon opening it, there stood woman
pale and detected, and apparently not fai
from the grave. She had with her thres
ragged children. shivering with cold The
gentleman and lady kindly asked them in to
the fire.
Sir," said the poor woman, will you b.
SO pleased to give me little money to buy
some bread for my hungry children? Ny
husband has been drinking for the last three
weeks. and left me without morsal to give
these poor innoccuts. or any fuel TO keep then