Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-12-22

SCESE-Ditto, ditto. TIME-Diao.
Mrs. b., in neat and becoming toilet, hair
bfSH SOIgRe, dress fresh and we'll made also
awaiting the return of hcr husband.
Dear me, I'm afraid the dinner will be
ruined, Oh these unpunctual people; -
Enter Mr.. b, gloomy and . out Of sorts.
Mrs. l., (cheerfully. We'll, here you are
Did you walk up this evening? What lovely
weather
Mr.. b, (morosely. Who cares about the
weather in these times
Mrs. B.-NO worse news down town, hope
Mr.. B.-Don't you call it bad news when
things are no better / do What we're all
coming to, Heaven only knows; that's all
can say. Why the deuce don't we have
dinner Doesn't that confOunded cook of
yours know I'm waiting?
Mrs Bits all ready, my dear; your
fayOrite dinner, too; so let Us 90 in at once.
lThereupOn the masculine jaws begin to act,
and the feminine tongue to accompany them.
Seen any one in particular down town to-day
No one and every body just as gloomy as
ever, eht (iaye some more soup; you gene
rally like it very much y Mr.. G was here
this afternoon; says his brother is still very ill.,
poor fellow They think of sending him down
south (Let me give you some lamb y and
Mrs. Jones called also, and gave me the queer
est account of Emma and young Snooks. She
always laughed at him, You know and Charley
SnOOks would never believe she didn't like
him and he came one morning resolved to
propose to her, and in the midst of il who
should call but his mother aud she wouldn'
wait TO hear that he wasn't accepted but
made perfect scene and Charley looked
50 sheepish, knowing the true state Of the
ease and Emma was so dramatic, and Mrs.
SnOoks talked so loud, you know her ways
and it was altogether the richest scene
Wont you try these patties , And tho
Smiths were all there, on a visit from the
In fat Al.
want to see you before they 20 back do have
have some of this pudding cabinet pudding, |
think you'll like it y Mrs. Jones says Joe
smith IL quite altered since he's been TO Eu-
rope. He has brought home whole cargoes Of
beautiful things, pretty knick knacks, and
some fine casts, and a quantity of splendid en-
Cravings. Mrs. Smith was wishing to see her
- old fame Mrs. Jones said
Mr. B.-Humph, Old flame indeed Old
enough. dare say, if she means me
Nrs. B--And she says they will be at home
this eVening. if you will be inclined to 60 round
there. think We ought TO call before they
leave the city Joe Smith wants you to see
some of these things before they are sent off to
their place. iSOme more claret)
Mr. B-We'll think about it by-and-by my
dear. Hand me that sauce, if you please
Under the influence of a satisfactory meal.
Jupiter lays aside his thunder. By the time
he leaves, the marital brow is serene
Domestic Tactician seats herself beside Do
NEST Tyrant, and gives way to affection. They
cOnsecrate a few moments to mutual admiration
and endearment.
Tyrant.-HOw we'll you look tonight. nv
love, quite handsome | may say. It's that
gown, 1 suppose is ii new
Now. oh dear me, no, a new gown in these
times Upon my word 1 wish il were No,
ITS only my old one turned, and newly done up.
That q my economical darling ian OsculatO-
y salutatiOn is distinctly audible.)
Well, then, if it's not the gown itmust be the
way your hair is done; quite becoming my
dear.
Oh, it's done that way sometimes to 20 under
bonnet; in case you should be inclined 10 &c
10 the JOneses this evening, you know dear
The JOneses oh ah, yes II forget what
bore Well, presently, perhaps. Let's see
what time il is
Its little after seven. They are early peo-
pie, you must reeOllect, love and if YOU shosfId
get looking over those engrayings, it would take
some time. 80, if you don't mind, Ill go ut
stairs and begin putting oD my shawl and hat
shall not hurry, 80 you can stretch you leg:
little, If you choose: Exit lady, radiant.