Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-25
Trick Of a Lover.


One fine winter evening, early IN the
present century, Colonel --- and ms
maiden sister, Patty, were sitting on eaeh
side of delightful hickory fire, enjoying
their ot,uus cum dignitate without inter-
ruption, for at least an hour, and that con-
! siderine the sex Of Miss Patty, was very
remarkable.
| The colonel was sitting cross legged IN
8 great arm chair, with his spectacles on
and his pipe in one hand and newspaper
in the other--fast asleep.
Miss Patty was moving herself gently
forward and backward in a low rocking
chair. Close by her feet was the cat, while
s 0arlo was stretched out at full length upon
T tho ,,o in front of the fire, like his master,
fast asleep. :.
At length the colonel reused from his
nan. took off his spectacles, rubbed ms
IS ewes. then glancing at very large plie ol
e napers that lay on the table near him
said
a. 81 wish Henry was here to helpme aoou'
my rents.
10 aWell, 1 really wish hewas," answered
" his sister.
90 81 can't expect him this month"; yet'
g yawned the colonel.
H. .Hadn't you better send for HING sal
= his sister. ~
en- Upon this the dog got up and walked tc
wards the door.
ne .Where are you going, Carloa" said tn
~ old man. o as
me The dog looked into his masters fac
'ei wagged his tail, but never said WORD, an
fo- pursued his way towards the door. and :
er- he could not well open it himself, Nh
Oh Patty got up and opened it for him.
The colonel seemed perfectly satisi1e
u'h and was composing himself for anoth
ext ' nap, when the loud and joyful barking
'tu 'u- the dog announced the approach OF son
nee one, and reused him from his lethargy.
Presently the door opened, and youl
lerS sa. man gaily entered the room.
pn- "Why, William Henry, IS that you
'o' said Aunt Patty.
ge- Henry, my boy,I am heartily glad
for see vouy' said the colonel, getting entlr'
!, out of the chair and giving his nephew
and oD' = ~. hand "Pray wi
ling has brought you home 50 suddenly
mas 80, don't know" said Henry,
IL TO rather dull in town. SO thought l wo
;us, step up and see how you all ca
on"
"Well. am glad TO see you; sit dow
'e'' said the colonel.
hing $50 am t. said his sister.
fiut- aThere. aunt, is a bottle of first
snuff for you; and here, uncle, is one
0uho those capital Marachine. :.
very Thank YOU, my boy" said the coll
I-"positively it does my heart good to
nor YOU in such fine spirits"
shlcn "And mine too" said his sister
alton Henry, either anxious to help his u
MISS OF himself, broke the seal from the tol
sttled the bottle of cordial, and drew the
while Aunt Patty got some glasses.
l was "Wen, my boy.' said the colonel W
still good humor increased every mon
ow it, awhat is the news in B. Anyt
re for happened"
"No-yes," said Henry have go
course of the best stories TO tell you that you
sence, heard in your life"
took .Cone, let's have it. said ne hiiln
Iuite glass. :,
1t held "wen, you must know" said ID
- .that while I was in town met an ol
story particular friend of mine, about my
even age. About two months ago he iell
press perately in love with young girl
kiss wants to marry her, but dares not W
% dsy the consent Of his uncle, fine old
man, as rich as Crnsus-do take
-iilare more cordial" -
speeta- "Why don't nus aicle WISH NM :
gallant lryFs inquired the colonel.
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