The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-02-07

like to give him these ere presents. 10th
er one I've got in my go-cart out thar
pointing in the direction Of the street, land
it is kinder nice enyhow.' f.' t,'
Here comes Fred,' said Mrs. Rawdon,
as she saw him advancing up the street.
As he entered the house, Joshua sprang
forward and caught his hand in a vice-like
grip, while the exquisite WINGED with pain.
How on airth air yel' exclaimed JOSH,
squeezing and shaking his hand furious
ly. -E 4l
Fred made no reply; but drawing his hand
from Josh's signi6ed to the latter by his
manner that he did not favor his adyan-
ces.
'How on airth air yer again asked josh
but Fred rem NAMED dumb.
'Fredrick,' said Mrs. Rawdon, 'how can
you be so unm Rnnerly towards him!'
No reply.
'Come, comet" continued she, what did
you promise met .
Il will do bettaw,' said Fredrick, shaking
his cousins hand lightly, and returning 40
answer to his salutation. =.
This is your Uncle,' Fredrick said the
mother. -.
How are you Uncle,p asked he extending
his hand; 'how did you leave swnt and the
othaw welations!
Lett 'em all well but Henry, he's sick
sIndeed!'
'How is ye getting alongp
'At the pwesenttime am enjoying vewy
good health ...s .e
'Cousing Fred put in Josh I've got
present for you. Here it is--a prime Gala
bash, one ofmy own rasin.' sides I've got
belt hide about thar in my wagging. Hold
on till bring it in. aass..
Hurrying out, he returned with fresh
calf-skin, which he held up for the lnspec.
ton of Fred.
Thar said he dangling it, 'ain't it pooty2
Jest feel the heft on't.'
The deuce take you and the calabash.
exclaimed Fred fercely, as he hove the
article at the head Of his cousin. 'You had
bettaw have vulgah gawment made fwom
the anahmal covewing.'
wall, now exclaimed Josh, much morti.
fed at his refusal of his presents; hope
you hain't nothin' agin my swaller tails.
| gin an orful site Of specie for it; and
thought I'd be kinder some when I got
there and I'm going to be tep. Wal,
Pm willing to take back the calawash, as
you call it, said he picking ii up from the
carpet; but cant say as for hide. I brought
it spressly for you, and / want you to 'cspt
ont. So here goes, as I don't want it any
longer
And giving it q sling it descended full
upon the head Of the dandy, smashing his
beaver over his eyes.
'Demme! exclaimed Fred moving toward
the door, IF do not have the police af-
taw ye vewy soon.'
Fred, I wish to see you before you de.
part said the mother.
Having detained him in the hall few
moments, Fred concluded it would prove fol.
ly to carry out his plans, aud returning he
seated himself by her side.
Our keow, and ses,--where are they!
asked Josh, as he stood ut the window a
few minutes afterwards.
'They have been taken to the livery es.
tablishment.'
Who is he? What! who stole 'em!' ask.
ed Josh apparently much alarmed.
The mystery was explained to him.
The presents still remained on the car
pet, as the ringing Of the bell summoned
them to dinner.
Whats that! what's broke 2 asked
Josh.
IAN invitation to go below to dinner said
Mrs. Rawdon in reply.
sGollyr exclaimed Josh, as the sound of
the noisy gong broke upon his ears. 'sWhats
the matter! is there any danger of bein an
airthquake?' et q" -
'lt's only a gong. But come, let US co.
said Mrs. Rawdon. Fred led the way.'
AS Josh was leaving the room he caught
sight of female form, and judging it to be
Cora's darted after it, when he was precipi.
tated to the bottom of fight of stairs
Jumping up as quickly as possible. he con.
tinued the chase, and having caught her as
she was about darting into side room, he
exclaimed
cousin Coral by iings! You tried to
keep out O. my sight, and thar's buss for
your pains--and thar and thar!'
Having finished the 'bussing' he relin.
quished his hold, when she sank upon the
floor in swoon.
sJerewsalemH exclaimed he she's gone
in, I'm afearedl' And catching a glass
Of water he threw it in her face, adding,
as he rubbed her cheeks vigorously: There!
I guess wont git any more o. that paint
pom my lips. Hold on till bring them air
presents of hern; / guess she'll come to
them @
Suiting the action to the word, he as-
cended the stairs, and soon returned with
the geese and eggs. Il
| BY this time she was much restored, and
! Josh perceiving it. advanced towards her
with the presents.
Here's them air presents what ! prom
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