True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-09
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lady ~
"To be sure---why not ! That's the very
time to make an impression. Besides ]
want a good look at her ladyship. If lget
an answer from him I'll join you farther
down. esi a rsl @iay
Badger withdrew his arm from Brinds-f
ley's, and limping few steps forward, very
uncermoniously placed the disengaged mem
Der within that of the astonished young
fop. Badger took no notice of the gentle
mans discomposure, but staring at the
young lady made one of his profound and
graceful salutations. asW lp }uhrt
Brindsley purposely passed them to en-
Joy che troubled look of the assailed young
gentleman, the confusion of the belle, and
the truly delightful ease and self-possessed
grace of Badger. 99 l saat an
Brindsley walked half-a-dozen blocks be-
fore his friend joined him, @ "
"Well Badger, have you dropped your
preyW .
"0nly given the fish little of the line
with the bait IN his mouth. FLASHING prom
ised to see me to morrow and fork out the
sinners. Great country this-great coun-
try. Tried to put it offSa week-but !
kept close hold of his arm, and looked at
the girl, as much as to say, what fool he
takes me for! His tight coat must have
grown uncomfortable just then-so / should
think from his fidgeting. Sweet girl she
was--looked at me from head to foot--all
the women look at me-nothing l like SC
well as a woman's eye. Great country
this--fnest women in the world.!" do
"Where are you going now 7" s.u,
"To Wall street. We are almost there
This is just the hour know ! shall catcf
4 particular friend of mine with his Gro
nies around him. He'll have to'shell ou
i this time, or / shall take up my quarter
in his office for the rest of the day. i tool
lodgings once in the same house when
had large debt to collect from him.
followed him about like his shadow--h
couldn't turn without seeing me. He ha
to pay at last--said he felt as if he was re
leasing his soul from the old Nick. Her
!, we are. Good bye. | shall be engage
for an hour or two" }
/ "Good bye--success to you." s@ !
/ Mr.. Badger entered the office. 1t wa
filled with persons busily engaged in con
versation. Several of the group recogni
zed him, and looked somewhat inclined t
get out of his way. Very good-naturedl
, thrusting out his hand to each in turn, h
generously dealt round few hearty shakes
i He then put his head over the shoulder {
} q venerable looking gentleman, whose bac
! : as turned, and cried out, ,l
, "Eh--Mr. Cash-my good sir-how d
: you dol Delighted to see you--it's wit
!. you want to speak."sa sls
"What old cloven foot is that you!-
s here again! Now, III make bargai
with you. I'll pay you that bill, and Civ
f you ten dollars to boot, if you'll promis
& never to shut out the sunlight from thet
o doors again; and never to take another bi
a against me in your life? Let any oth'
man do it--but ! can't stand your mode
proceeding"
I ssDown down with the dust III nevt
take another bill against you as long as
) live. Great country this--great country
,fE "There it is--now the next time me,
: you / shall be saved from the sin Of wis
. ing you had a black cap drawn over yo'
3 face" al
' We will not follow Mr.. Badger in h
morning visits but take leave of him u
Til a quarter past three.
g That hour found him once more on Il
q steps Of Mr.. Lorimere's mansion. Fl
d loud ring this time was answered by Il
II waiter. The mans half uttered "M
d Lorimere is out. was interruptedby Bad
Il err
i 81 have an appointment with Mrs. Lol
I merc,n and pushing BY the Disconnected .
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ID tendant he cntcredthe drawing room.
y Mrs. Lorimeres dressed in the richest .
i tire, was sitting upon the sofa. She har
Oily noticed Mr.. Badgers entrance. II
& eycs looked red, and there was crims
q spot on her cheek that betokcned as mu
se anger as grief
,e Mr.. Badger gallantlv sat himself besi
4 her, stretched out his better foot foremo
q and in an insinuatingly sympathizing to
y feared she was unwell.
HThank you sir, am quite weli.T
st "Your ladyship'a beautiful little boy
Of i'll perhaps I" n
he "No," said the mother courtsously, "
II. Is we'll" :
s's "Mr. Lorimerenot come home yet, "
ve ladyshipl" s,a,. III
" ''Mr. Lorimsre aIngs ouk,a He has i
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