The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1855-03-13
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fire, enjoying their otium cum dignitate,' with
out any interruption, for at least an hour and
that considering tho sex of Miss Patty was
certainly very remarkable. The Colonel was
sitting cross-legged in great armchair, with
his spectacles on, and his pipe in one hand
and a newspaper in the oher-fast asleep
Miss Patty was moving herself gently forward
and backward in low rocking chair. Carlo
by her feot was the cat while Carlo was stretch
cd out at full length on the rug before tho fire
and like his master fast asleep.
At length the Colonel reused from his nap,
took of his speetacles and rubbed his eyes;
then glancing at very largo pile of papers
that lay on the table near him said
wish Henry was here, to help me about
my rent
'Well I really wish he was,' answered his
sister.
4 can't expec, him this month yet yawnod
the Colonel.
Hadn't you better send for him. said his
Upon this the dog got up and walked to-
wards the door.
where are you going, Carlo? said tho old
gentlemen.
The dog looked into his masters faco, wag-
god his tail but never said a word, and pur-
sued his way toward the door: and as he could
not well open it himself Miss Patty got up and
opened il for him. The Colonel seemed per-
fectly satisfied and was composing himself for
another nap, when the loud and cheerful bark.
ing of the dog announced tho approach of
some one, and reused him from his lethargy.
Presently the door opened, and young man
gaily entered the room.
why, William Henry. is that your said
Aunt Patty
4 ln.. .Ic1 A.,
you, said the Colonel getting entirely out Of
bis chair, and giving his nephew hearty
shake of the hand. pray what has brought
you homo so suddenly?
'Oh, / do not know said Henry-It q rath-
er dull in te wn, so thought would just sep
Fad s% ig CAD f2S e. see &c" y0u%g 81 a4wn. said
tho Colonel.
so do, said his sister.
There, Aunt, is bottle of first rate snuff
for you; and here, uncle, is one of capital Ma
raschino.
THANK you, boy said the Colonel. Posi-
lively it does my heart good to see you in such
fine spirits
And mine too said sister.
Henry, either anxious to help his uncle or
himself, broke the seal from the top of the bot
tic of cordial, and drew the cork, while Aunt
Patty got somo glasses.
We'll, my boy, said the Colonel, whose good
htmor increased every moment, what's the
news in B--l Anything happened?
.No-ycs, said Henry; | have got one of the
bost stories 10 tell that you ever heard in your
lfe'
Como let's have it, said he filling his glass.
sWoIl You must know, said Henry, that
while was in town, / met with an old particular
friend of mine about my own age. About two
months ago, he fell desperately in love with
young girl, and wants to marry but dare not
without the consent of his uncle very fine
old gentleman as rich as Cresus-do take a
little more cordial
w hy, don't his unclo wish him TO marry?
inquired the Colonel.
70, yes, resumed Henry. But there's the
rub. He is very anxi us that Bill should get
wife, but he is terribly afraid that he'd be u
ken in; for it is generally understood that no
s to be the old gcntleman's heir. And as for
this uncle, though very liberal in every thing
else. he suspected every lady who pays his
nephew the least attention, of being fortune
hunter
The old scamp. said the Colonel, why can't
he let the boy have his own wayf
Il think as much,' SAID Patty.
We'll how did ho manager said tho Colonel.
'Wby, said Henry, he was in coufounded
pickle. He was afraid to ask his uncle's con-
sent right out; he could not manage to let him
SEQ the girl, for she lives at somo distance
But he know that uncle enjoyed good joke,
and was an enthusiastic admirer of beauty. So
what does he do but 90 and get her miniature
takcn for she was extremely beautiful, besides
being intelligent and accomplished
Beautiful! intelligent accomplished ex-
claimed tho Colonel wish had been in the
old chaps place; how did he get along?
why, as / said, he had picture taken and
il was about tho time Of collecting rents, no
thought il would mako the old man good ma
tured If he went homo and offered to assist
him; and so answering all inquiries, no took
tho miniature out Of his pocket, handed it to
unc'e O. and asked him how he liked it-tellne
him that particular friend lent it to him.
The old gentleman was in an ecstacy OF do.
light, and declared he would give the world to
see woman as handsome as that, and that
Bill might have her.
Hal shouted the Colonel, tho old chap
was we'll come-up with. The best joke ever
heard; but was she really beautifulY
The most angelic creature / ever saw said
Henry-'but you can Judge for yourself. He
lent me the picture and knowing your taste
that way, brought it for you to look at
Hero Henry took il out of his pocket, and
handed it to his uncle, at the same tme refill
ling bis glass Aunt Patty got out of her
chair to look at tho picture. We'll, now, said
sho that is beauty.
you may we'll say that, sister, said tho Col
onel shoot mo If do not wish had been in
Bills place. Deuce take IL why di6 yon not
got the girl yourself Henry Tho most beau
tiful creature ever laid my eyes on would
give thousand dollars for such neice.'
Would your inquired Henry, patting the
dog.
Yes that would replied the Colonel, and
nine thousand moro upon tho top of Il and that
makos ten thousand shoot mo i'll would not'
Then I'll introduce her TO you TO morrow
said Henry.
As there was u wedding at the house Of tho
worthy Colonel tho ensuing week, and as the
old gcntlcman was highly pleased with the
beautiful and accomplished bride, 1t is reason
able to suppose that Henry did not forgot bis
promises.
A New JUSTICES AcT.-The Legislature
passed an act regulating proceedings in justi-
oes, court, containing 252 SECTIONS. Itis known
rs "Tiffany's bill, and went through both hous
es, the Lansing Jonrnai informs us without