The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-01-30

on the q fnrh ,lling glance. and mnyed away
lie is no gentleman, said |; Tor a true
gentleman Gould not thus have rudely treat
cd stranger Wa net right in my infer
ence."
Watson ielt self-convictci, for the first
time in his life, and though exceedingly
chafed in his feelings, he rcned in his pas
stems before one for whom he began to enter-
tain difference and respect that in degree
subdIed him.
i. And now" resumed his monitor, "consi-
der calmly your treatment to me at the din
ner table, to-day. You were conyersing with
some gentlemen from Washington. upon a
subject in which take deep interest, and
in the investigation OF which ! have spent
more time and labor than either OF you. Sc
verai times was led to introduce remark,
and this is not improper at public table. But
hoH was that remark received. | need not
tell you. Certainly it was very different from
the manner in which the remark OF some
known distinguished man would have been
received, even we're he not personally ac-
quainted with you. Aud when. finally, went
SO far as To request yoa to do the small kind
ness of handing me a dish at the table, my
request was met by open insult and rudenss,.
Il
that a gentlemanly feeling did not prompt
either your words or manner. Have | not
made clear my positions Come, now, be
man, and utter tearlessly and honestly your
true thoughts"
ssYou are a strange person" said Watson,
looking Mr.. Jones in the face with calm,
thonshtful expression. don't know what to
make Of you. Ii | we're to knock you down
for the liberty you have taken with me.
cant see that it would do either of US any
good, now that am in quite thinking mood;
but since you have demonstrated, to your own
satisfaction, that am not a gentleman, will
you be kind enough to inform me how shall
be one:"
" With pleasure, Mr.. Watson. The way
to be a gentleman, is TO cndeayor to ieel
kindly towards every one. There is no dan
ger Of our actions appearing rude, or con-
strained, or ungenteel, when we feel genuine
impulse Of good will"
81. suppose you are right, Mr.. Jones'" said
Watson rising. I" But as am no gentleman,
ought not TO intrude my company on one
who has already discovered that fact-so
good night" And Mr.. Watson beat hur-
ried retreat.
On the next morning, opposite the name
of Mr.. Jones was the word Washington, in
dicating that he had departed Tor the Me-
tropolis.
s'Ah, how do you do, Walace!" said Wat.
son, weekiafter his adventure in Philadel-
pha, meeting that Individual upon the Ave
nue. in Washington.
Well--hOw are you:"
"Brayely. Why, how much your voice
reminds me Of that Of strange genius nam
ed John Jones, Of Jonesvile, whom met in
Philadelphia"
"Ah. indeed, and what Of hims
"What of him: Coniound the fellow
That's question hardly know how to 90
about answering. Why. would snu believe
If! he actually took the liberty Of telling me
that was no gentleman"
..Indr.d Aud ! suppose you knocked
him down for his lroubir.'
"NO Didn't. though was strongly temp
ted. But that is not ali--he actually had the
cool impudence to make All effort TO prove to
me, by rational induction, that had no real
claim to the title"
Worse aud worse. But, as you seem
less incensed than amused at this strange
character, let me ask how he succeeded in
the argument"
"Came. come, Wallace. that is rubbing too
close"
He had tie best Of il. then, had he!"
"Can.ound the impnrtureable rascal.
verify believe he had
lila. Ia Well. that was an adventure,
Watson"
aWasn't Il! To be told to your teeth that
YOU are 40 gentleman, in the coolest way
Imaginable, aud then 10 have the allegation
nationally demonstrated Really, il IS too
bad"
Can you tell me. gentlemen. where Ge-
neral So lives" inquired an Irish por-
Ter, at this moment, Pausing before the two
friends.
"Thats The house," replied Watson. in
quite kind. gsntlrmanly way, pointing with
his cane 10 the dwelling the porter was seek
Ing.
aMueh obliged said the IrishmaB, bow-
ing politely, aud huryins OF On his errand.
I'm actually afraid t. treat even nesru
with inattention o. rudeness. since met that
John Jones, Of yonesyille. for fear he will be.
come transformed into monitor, and convict
me &c being no gentleman" said Watson,
half laughing, hall seriuas.
THAT Johu Jones must have been a queer
ehao, to have made such an impression on
YOU. Having demonstrated to sou, a. ,ou
intimated. that you we're no gentleman, did
he inform you in what way you rogld be onei'
Eyes, lie even toOk that liberty"
"Indeed Well, do you remember his
receipri"
Yes, distinctly. The way 70 be gen.
,Ieman,' aid lie, i 10 endeayor TO ieel Kindly
toward. every one. There Is no danger Of
our actions appearing rude, or constrained.
or ungen,esl. when We feel a genuine i'm
pulse Il good WILL
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