Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-09-09
He's Nobody but a Printer.
BY N. G. N. WILLIAMSON.

bi NJ ". N. WlLLlAMoON.
=" oh! he's nobody but a printer" exclam-
ed Miss Ellen Dupree, a flirting and foppish
girl, to one of her female friends, who was
speaking in terms of praise and commenda-
tion Of Mr.. Williams, young and intelli-
gent printer. '' '''
swell, Miss Ellen, you seem to speak as
though printer was not entitled to respec-
liability. I hope You will explain yourself"
replied Miss Mary Crossman. ..t...g
Well hope you will excuse me. / do
not think it becoming for young man who
has to work for living to try to move in the
society Of those who are his superiors. And
moreover, he might win the affection of a girl
superior to him, in worth or rank; and then
do you think her parents would be pleased !;
L know | would rather be an old maid all
my days, than marry poor printer, man
who has to toll day by day, and then, oh !!
think of being ranked among the poor~
wbined out Miss Dupree. 1lR tae
"Ihen You think that they are beneath
youw u
Yes ma'am, of course"
"Both in worth and intellect, too sup
pose, do you?"
Yes, everything"
" Are you superior to Franklin, to Black
stone, a Campbell, and many other eminent
men who were printers? Or do you believe
your intellectual powers soar above those of
Greeley, or Willis, and many other dis
tinguished visitors of the present day?"
"Oh, now and then you may find a re-
spectacle one but they are few and far be-
tween. AS for Mr.. Williams, do not think
him Franklin or Blackstone, or anything
else much"
" Nor do consider him Franklin, or a
Blackstone, either; but do think him very
Intelligent handsome young man, and ex-
pect to treat him as SUCH"
swell, expect to consider him beneath
my notice."
Now, Miss Dupree, think you ought to
reflect upon what you are saying, and have
respect for my feelings. You know not what
you may come to before you die"
Well, don't believe will ever come TO
be the wife Of a printer, or anybody who has
to labor; nor do intend to countenance
such, either"
Miss Crossman remained silent for some
time, while her face redeemed with indigna-
tion-Mr. Williams was her lover, and very
good looking man he was He was of or
binary size, fair complexion, dark hair and
whlskers jet black, and a high and prominent
forehead, lively and intelligent in conversa-
ton, and fluent and affable in his address.
A gentle rap was heard at the door, and
the servant Immediately announced Mr.. Will
liams.
He entered the parlor, and Miss Crossman
arose and introduced him.
Miss Dupree, Mr.. Williams"
"Miss Dupree affected to be polite, she re-
turned slight bow, and coolly said:
Good evening. SIR"
MIR. Williams and Miss Crossman convers- |
ed freely, mostly on literary subjects, upon
which both were well posted; and of course,
they entertained each other pleasantly, while
Miss Dupree sat as though she was in des-
pair, and now and then giving lazy nod of as
sent to anything said to her.
Mr. Williams was gone, and Miss Dupree
urned to Miss Crossman and said
Mary am really astonished at you.-
You are certainly in love with that fellow.
Well, you may do as you like, but l can as
lure you, I'll never condescend to keep COM
'any with a printer" mumbled Miss Du-
)ree.
Miss Dupree took her leave, and Miss
Jrossman was left to think of love and mat
imony, and future bliss
SEQUEL.
Ten years were past. A man and his wife
we're seated before blazing fire. The eve
ing was extremely cold, and the wind blew
iercc and keen. Yes-and the editor of the
Tribune" was housed with his wife in their
lately mansion, furnished in the finest style,
nd lighted brilliantly with costly chande-
lers. They were the parents of four intell-
,ent and interesting children. 1t was an
our after sundown, and the bell had rang
Or tea. A rap was heard at the door, and
pon opening it, there stood woman pale
nd detected, apparently not far from the
rave. She had with her three ragged child
en-, shivering with cold. The gentleman
nd lady asked them in to the fire.
Sir" said the poor woman, will you be
leased to give Inc little money to buy
ONE bread for my hungry children. Ny
usband has been drinking for the last three
7eeks, and left me without morsal to eat
m fhoen poor ippooonte - -. Ioo.o