The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-29
Punctuality.

A shoemaker of Dublin had longing de-
sire to work fol Dean Swift. He was recon
man.lsd by Mr.. Jumcs Swing, the banker,
and Mfr. Sican merchant. The Dean gave
him an order for pair of boots, adding.
"When shall have ihem!'
"on Saturday next. said the shoemsksr
al have no appointments" said the Dean,
"nor would | have you disappoint othsrs !;
SET youI own time and keep 10 It." q
IL thank your reverence" said Balnerick,
tfor that was his nancy "I desire no lou.
ger than Saturday seen night, when you
will be shure to have them without fall"
They parted. The boots were finished al
the time; but, through the hurry of bussi.
ness Mr.. Bamerick forgot 10 carry them
home till Monday evening. When the
Dean drew the boots on, and found them TO
his mind he said: 80
"Mr. Bameriek, you have answered the
accommodation of your friends, but you
have disappointed me, for was to have
been at Sir Arthur Axheson's, In the county
Of Armagh, On this day"
iiiuecu, anu tuueeu. NIL rdHh paiuefick,
"he boots were finished at the time, bu,
forgot io bring Them home"
The Dean gave him one Of bis stern looks;
aud, afet pause, asked him wheIber hs
understood gardening as well as bootmakiny.
Bamerick answered:
"No, sit; but have seen some very fms
gardens in England
"Come,,o said the Dean, in good hu-
moted tone, ~ will show you some improve
mehts have made in the deanry garden"
They walked through the garden 10 the
further end, when the Dean startled as il
recollec,ing something. Il must step in,'
said he stay here till come back Then
he ran out OF the garden; locked the door,
and put the key in his pocket. Bameriok
walked about Until il grew dark, and not
seeing the Dean, he at length venured To
follow him, but found the door locked He
knocked and called several times 10 no pur-
pose; he perceived himself confined be-
tween high walls, the night dark and cold,
in the month of March. However, he had
moi the least suspicion of his being iuten.
tionally confined.
The deanry servants went 10 bed al ,hs
usual hour, and the Dean remained in his
study until two O'Clock in the morning. He
then went into the hall and drew the chafgs
out of blunderbuss and other fire arms; then
returned and rang his bell. He was imrfis.
diaiely attended by one Of his servants.
"Roberl," said he, tGhave been much dis.
turbed with nose 10 the garden side fear
some robbers have enleredj give me lam
tern and call up Saunders." Then tbs Dean
took the lantern, aud stayed by the arms un-
Ill the mer came. Arm yourselves said
he, "snd follow me-" He led ,hem inlo the
garden, where The light soon attracted poor
Bamerick, who came running up 10 them.
Upon hsapproach the dean roatedout, there's
the fobber. shoot him 2 Saunders IRE.
sen,ed, and Bamerick; terrified to death,
fell on his knees and begged his life.
The Dean held the lantern up 10 ths man's
face, and givasly said F
Mercy on US Mr.. Bamerict' how came
-" Lord, sir" said Bsmerick, don't you 70.
member yon LEFT me here in the eseningW
"Ah, friend" ssid Dean. "lforgot il as
you did the boots;" then turning round TO
Robert, who was the Butler be said. g Give
tho man some warm wine and see him safe
homc'' ,sss