Smyrna times., 1855-05-23

Now, Bill Discount is fast young man lie
is clerk in store down town. and although
only eighteen years old, loves |" bender" bet
ter than his respected daddYx. Bill dresses
fashy, smokes, chews--loyes jnIeps, punches
and cobblers IN their season. aGmirasfast hor-
ses, and has been to the gymnasium for several
years 1t is his pride that he can " handle his
paws" in a scientific manner. His l." old msn"
q. 9. father) can now testify to that William
Discount had that evening met several of his
Kindred spirits: Tom Smart, Sam Crowder,
and Gus Bang, and together, they had been
'on time" They had patronized some dozen
different coffee-houses, visited the theatre, aud
dropped in for few moments to see some ladies
of their acquaintance who lived on certain
retired street. At the last stopping point Bill
had concluded to leave the party and go home,
assigning as a reason, that he was obliged to
get up early in the morning. But Sam Crow
der insisted that srch All excuse was humbug,
but, that Bill being tight" had better tumble
into bed and stay there. Accordingly, Young
Discount travelled, and arrived at the door of
his paternal mansion not five minutes before his
father.
1t was after twelve o'clock, the streets were
silent and deserted, and neighboring lamp
shed faint sckly light across the pavement in
front of Mr.. Discounts house. Bill drew forth
his night-key, but putting it into the wrong
ori6ce, it whrled round and round without
springing the lock. ~.
1t was quite dark in the recess, and so to find
the key-hole more readily, the young gentle
man kneeled down aud commenced feeling
about in very obfnsticated style. 1t was at
this moment that he was esped by his betog-
5ed senior.
| Old Discount looked-rubbcd his eyes, took
off his hat and looked again. aud then, with
drunken wisdom muttered. Now, th-tll-'here's
a burglar at my door-he's endeavoring TO break
in; I'd better 'rest-'rest him t once" So,
with great caution, old Discount approached
the door, and steadying himself for an instant
to collect his strength, pounced, like an insane
bear, upon his only son, Billy! 1t was vgo
rous rush, and the unfortunate William being
taken completely by surprise, was jammed with
great violence against the door, TO the material
damage of his rather handsome face, especially
his nose, which is fine aquiIine. Old Discount
was al-o half-stunned, tor, missing his balance,
his head struck heavily against the door post,
and broad cash was made across his temple.
Still he had sense enough TO stamner oct in a
thick and broken manner Giv'-giv' up-rll
call p'lceman it yer-yer dent" .t..
Although astounded, Bill Discount was moi
caught SO easily. lie had not the most remote
and outrageousy assaulted him, as he wa,
peaceably getting into his own home. lie sup
posed it was some quarrelsOme individual, or
deluded watchman after a thief Accordingly
: he struggled up, and giving vent to his wrath
in string of violent words, he planted in th,
!. stomach of his PROSTATE dad a vigorous kick
: and, then "squarng off," gave him blow ful
y in the face This wasn't all he grabbed tn
' old gentleman by one leg. and pulled him ou
full upon the sidewalk, excIaiming come ou
|" here, you blackguard, and let's see who yo
: are"
J. Old Discount was somewhat sobered by III
Ie affray; the speakers voice seemed familiar.-
$, He rolled over and muttercd-" Bill, B-Bil
IN amt that you p', William, Discount, clerk ft
y Tweed1& Gingham, started back in wonder +
" lie bent down-yes, there was the bulky foru
es the red face, the bald head, (now bloody,) ii
a. blue coat with brass buttons, the big watcl
lie chain cf his own father. No mistake---it w,
u the - old mani sure enough, and so he repli,
cd surlily, I" Yes, it's me, but what the devil d
e- you jump on to, me for1 ,..-, -....,
'es a.Why,'i groaned the old gentleman, bi
iss shaver and pawnbroker, q Il thought you was
burglar! I was going to catch you at ii. ."7o
eS "Catch me at it' snarled Billy, avn
- you're drunk as fool - -. ain, ..s.r =. n
es' Old Discount answered not word, he had
pro faint, misty perception that his promising 3
ie- was not far from the same situation, aid as I
er' former unlocked the door, he grsped his W
'dy into the hall, and soon after 10 the bedroom
Ind Mrs. Discounf, whom he entertained with
'el- confused account of how somebody had a ssau
old ed and beaten him as he was coming quie
es home from a {" very late bis-bis-nefs ga
. rs ment.r Mrs. d., however. had her dou
des about that "business engagement" but
irai dressed her husbands head, and, like prud
'us' woman, delayed her Investigations until mo
NOT N' ing. What transpired then, we leaye 7
:. s. readers to imagine. Both old Discount.
ing young Discount felt remarkably foolish;
that we are somewhat afraid that their wrath
ms de excited BY this little notice Of their es
gus ing's performance d We beg them okeepe
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