The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-05-30
TRICK OF A Err.

OeIS0uui hlCkOTy Nre, enjoying tnelT
''ot,mm Gun, digniiate." without any inter
| rup,an, for at least an hour; and that.
considering the sex OF Miss Patty. was
certainly very remarkable. The Colonel
was sitting cross legged in a great arm.
chair, with his spectacles on. and his pipe
in one hand and a newspaper in the 9TH
er-tast asleep. Miss Patty was moving
herself gently forward and backward in a
low rocking chair. Close by her feet was
the cat. while Carlo was stretched out AZ
iuli length on the rug in front OF the fire.
and like his master. fast asleep. =. s-assz
| Al length the Colonel reused from his
nap. took off his spec,acles, and rubbed
his eyes: then. gancng at Il very large
pile OF papers that lay on the table nea ar
him, said: stsa a-ses.
Il wish Henry was here, to help me
about my rents ..s.s
/ .W-ll, | really wish he was answered
his sister.
Il can't expect him this month yet.
! yawned the Colonel.
Hadn't you better send for HING said
his sister. aE f@s ST. 6tas
Upon this the dog go, up and walked
toward the door. rs 81 s-s ezt..s5ts sssls
Where ere you going, Carlo!' said ;he
old gentleman. af - &ssa9s IS
The dog looked Into his IN asters face.
wauyed his tail. but never said word
and pursued his way toward The door; and
az hs could no, well open il himself, Miss
Patty got up and opened it iorshin. The
Colonel seemed perfectly satisfied. and
was composing hi,nsrlt tor another nap
when the loud aud cheerful barkingsof the
dog announced the approach OF some Que.
ani reused him from his ieihargy. Pres.
ehily The door opened. and young mau
gs.iy entered ,h. room. ~ k.i .5s
frMhy. William Henry, is that you!'
said Aunt Patty. asfsa rea t:a
Is uenry. my boy. am heartily glad To
see You. said the Colnnel.' getting ~nIire.
| ly, out. Of the chair. aud giving his nephe~
a hearty sl,sks OF the hand. Pray. What
nas brought yon home 50 SUDDENLY
4 a, oh, | do not know, said !ienry; il is
Gather duh in town. 40 lh"ugh, would
Jus, step up and sac how you all CON.
on S..r-ss
We'll. am glad 10 see you-sit down
said the Colonel. .e.
/ so do said his sister.
There. aunt. is "a bottle of frstrai-.
snuff for you; and here. uncle is one OF
capital Maraschino.'
Thank you. my boy said the colonel.
Positively it does my heart good to see
you in such fine spirits [.<...-s
%. And mine too said his sister. -
] Henry. either snxious 20 help his uncl.
or himself, broke The seal from the top OF
the bottle of cordial, and drew the cork.
while Aunt Patty got some glasses.
We'll. my boy.' said the colonel, whose
good humor increased every moment.
what's. the news in B-2 Anything
happened!' >es +e.s. ..s...'-
! Moves said Henry; i nave got one
Of the best stories to tell you that you eve,
heard in your life .a.s. -.
Come, let's have it, said he, filling his
glass. 81, Brf ass t5 ss.4 sss
/ We'll. you must know said Henry.
that while | was in town met with Al,
old snG particular friend Of mine about
my own age. About two months ago hr
fell desperately IN love with a young girl.
and wants to marry her. but dares not
without the consent of his uncle, yer,
| fine old gentleman. ss rich as Cr9 ,us-
10 take l,,le. more cordial. -....,-.-S
why. don't his uncle wish him TO mar.
/ ry2 inquired the colonel. sserx -
J. .O.syes, resumed Henry. but there S
the rub. tie is very anxious that Bill
should get wife. but he's terribly ~fraid
that he d be taken in; tor it is generally
understood lhs, he is to be the gentlemen :
heir. And rs for his uncle. though very
liberal in ever. thing else. he suspects eve.
ry lady. who pays his nephew the least
attention OF being a fortune hunter.
The old scamp said the colonel. swhy
cant he lrt the boy have his own way?'
i think as much. said Patty.
'Well. how did he mansge!' said the
colonel. e hss,s4s z.
Why said Henry. he was in con.
founded pickle lie was afraid TO ask hi.
upcle's consent right out; he could no,
manage TO lei him see the girl, for she
lives Ut some distance. But he knew that
his unels enjoyed a good joke. and was
An enthusiastic a.lmir-r ot beauty. SO
what does he do hut go and get her min.
lialure taken. tor she WAS extremely beau.
Itl,ul. besides being Intelligent and accom-
ipiished!' Exclaimed The colonel; pray
What ohjsctiop could The tool have to ,her7'
4 Why she is moi worth a cent, said
/ sFudgel' said the colonel. i wish !
had been in The old, chaps place. How
did he get alnngl'a sias esss sfs s1,..t,-
i rAIhy. rs issaid. he had a picture taken.
aud Us il was 1shoM the, time Of collecting
I4ents. h. though, j, would make the old
tman goed nsiured il he wen. home and
} offered 10 assist him; and so. answering
all lsiaqni,ies. he took the miniature out Of
his pocket. handed il to his uncle. and
Issked him how he liked it-ielling him
a that. a. .particularfriendl lentitto him. The
old gentle man was in. an ecssacy OF de.
Hight. and declared he would give the world
to see woman as handsome as that, and
that Bill might have her." 5,s sa.s..
\ Hall shouted the colonel. sthe old char
was well come up with. The hes, joke l
ever eard;1 hut was shegreslly beautiful?'
,.The mos, angelic cresiure ever saw.
I.said IIenry;7 sbnt you can judge Tor your-
4 self.gu lie alent me the picture. and knnw.
I;nr xoar 4 a ste that WaV. brou uhi il aor