True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-09

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ness. sue for the money myself till !
get it. I'm my own lawyer, and never
lose cent
Il shall be late TO dinner, and am going
to jump into an omnibus. Good MORN
ing gzs i m j
Ihaven't dined myself yet said Badgr
er without releasing the captive arm
you take dinner eng familIe, SUPPOSED
sho u ldn't mind taking cutwiLh you.'
Iexpect friends.'] &c VI agf 8i
We'll, that makes no odds, l. don't
mind strangers I'm hail fellow wellmet
with allmy friends friends. Here comes
an omnbus--l'll ride up with you. ; 'a j
Mr.. Lorimere gave look at the ombi-
bus--it appeared full. Leaping on the
step and taking his stand in front Of the
door, he called out Justify to the driver,
4 go on and before Mr.. Badger could
hobble up to him, the Omnibus was DASH
ing along atfull speed.
III worry you little for this, my fine
4 fellow said he, as he turned 10 relracei
his steps, Ill make the acquaintance of
more of your acquaintances before I've
done. There's no battling MAI Badger.
= "A couple of days after the above incl
! dent, Mrs. Lorimere was in the parlor
D with some morning visitors, whose car
riage stood before the door. She felt
q particularly happy that day. Her only
daughter, young girlin the first bloom
4 of womanhood, was sitting in the win
= dow trying 10 comprehend the delightful
D no,hings Of promising young slip Of
n the aristocracy 'aat la
The mother dly-believed he was as
70 piring TO her daughters hand. Suddenly
!, the conversation was interrupted by
q loud discussion between the waiter an(
another person at the door. A wei
J, known voice struck upon Mrs. Lorimere's
n ear. With i'll disguised agitation she rose
herself TO close the parlor door. This
j was the worst movement she could have
+ made Mr.. Badger, who was trying tt
d force his way past the waiter, caught a
: glimpse of her figure, and rushing up t
l. her, exclaimed-'I'm delighted TO Sc,
y you, your ladyship-de-e-lighte You're
i looking enchantingly-Mrr Lorimere a
d home!-Suppose not-but | can wait
d Without noticing Mrs. Lorimere'shal
st uttered remonstrance, or rather interpret
ing and receiving it as welcome, tn
9 gentleman coolly entered 'e parlor.
4 Mr.. Badger the lady at length mus
1t tered courage and voice to say, you wisl
e TO see Mr.. Lorimcre on business; yo
'r will be more private in the back parlor,
a. you will do me the favor to step in there
ID 'Thank you-thank you your ladyshiF
X, no consequence in life. My business
Q. never private. Tn a man, too, Of to
r. much taste TO be contented in any othe
room in the house except where the mi:
ar tress is And Mr.. Badger bowed NOR
i'll profoundly lhan the present fashion Of p
3 til maitre attire would permit many toin
to itate. m
en- But, Mr.. Badger
en- 'Doh'l trouble yourself to apologize,
We am quite comfoltableh here dropping hin
- self slowly into a luxurious arm chair
n That's Miss Lorimere, Isuppose! yer
S like you, your ladys6ip. How do "
nj do, Miss! Never had the happiness
er, seeing you beforeAyour mother and m
self are old dacquaintances.' s
ed Miss Lorimere looked bewildered.-
lc- The gentleman at her side stared, and I
nd ter few moments, feeling himself, v
presume, amongst uncongenial spirit
nv rose and took his leave,
iat Mrs. Lorimere, in resigned despair, !
tempted to resume the conversation wi
he her guests.
- You were atyoung Mrs, Fleecer's SC
Mt rec last night, were You notl demand
'f she. "
IDS Before heludy addressed could answt
nd Mr.. Badger interpreted
lee 'Mrs. Fleecer! What Harry Flee
at or's wifel an acquaintance Of mine
life know Harry very well. Strange aft
So that about his father! | was Just going
his make them a visit, Finest chairs in
too house | ever sat upon. ! shall see il
f1 can't get them settled for to-day. CIR
es country this--great country
le? Mrs. Lorimere hurriedly weHt on:
Ito hear Mrs, Delaney was the belle Of
sysning.'s t.gile N, - \, "