Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-07
A TRICK OF ALOyER.

One fne winter evening, early in'the present
century, Col. Smith, and his maiden sister. Pat
ty, were sitting on either side of delightful
hickory fire enjoying their " otisnn cum digns.
tate, without any interruption, for at least an
hour; and that, considering the sex of Miss Pat
ty, was certainly very remarkable The Colon
oil was sitting cross legged in great arm chair
with bis spectacles on, and his pipe in one hand
and a newspaper in the other-fast asleep.
Miss Patty was moving herself gently forward
and backward In low rocking chair. Gloss by
her feet was the cat, while Carlo was stretched
out in full length on q rug in front Of the Are.
and like his master, fast asleep $500 .t-r. :
AT length the Colonel reused from his nap,
took on his specsacles, and rubbed his eyes
then glancing at q very large pile of papers
that lay on the table nesr him. said:
wish Henry was here, to help me about
my rent" -
!" We'll, really wish he was" answered his
sister
II cent expect him this month yet" yarn-
Had Mt you better Send for him,' said hi,
sister
Upon this the dog got up and walked towards
the door
Where are you going, Carlo," said the old
gentleman.
The dog looked into his masters face wag-
ging his tail, but never said word, and pur-
sued his way toward the door; and as he con Ia
opened it for him. Tho Colonel seemed perfect
ly satisfied, and composing himself for
another nap, when the loud and cheerful bark
ing Of the dog announced the approach OF some
one, and reused him from his lsthargy Pres
entity the door opened, and a young man gaily
entered the room.
Why, William Henry, is that you?" said
Aunt Patty
Henry, my boy, am heartily glad to see
you, said the Colonel. getting entirely out of
his chair, and giving his nephew hearty shake
home 90 suddenly"
oh, L don't know. II is rather dull in town
20 [ thought l would step up and see how you
all come on.
"a Well. am glad to see you-sit down."
said the Colonel.
g So do said his sister
There. Aunt, is q bottle Of first rate snuff
for you. aud here, Uncle, is one of capital Mar
aschina"
Thank you my boy, said the Colonel
" Positively 1t does my heart good to see you in
such fine spirits
And mine too, ;" said his sister,
Henry, either anxious to help his uncle or
himself, broke tho seal from the TOP Of the bot
tie Of cordial, and drew the cork, while Patty
got some glasses.
=" Well, my boy" said the Colonel, whose
good humor increased every moment, % what's
the news in, Anything happened"
No-ye': said Henry; " I've got one Of
the best stories to tell you that you ever heard
IN your life"
Come let us havo it," said he, filing his
glass.
:. Veil, you must know" said Henry, that
while was in town, met an old particular
friend oil mine, about my own age. About two
months ago, he fell desperately in love with a
young girl, and wants to marry her, but dares
not without the consent Of his uncle a very
hne old gentleman, as rich as Crossus-do take
little more cordial"
" Why, don't his uncle wish him 10 marry?n
inquired the Colonel
20, yes, resumed Henry. But there's
the rub He Is very anxious that Bill should
get wife, but he's terribly afraid that he d be
taken In, for it ID generally understood that he
IS TO be the gentleman's heir. And for his un-
Gle, though very liberal in every thing else, he
suspects ever lady who pays his nephew the
least attention, OF being fortune hunter
The old scamp" said the Colonel, 90 why
cant he let the boy have his own wsy?'
= think as much," said Patty"
=. Why, said Henry, I" be was in a confounded
pickle He was afraid to ask his uncle's con-
sent right out, he could not ma mage to let him
see the girl, for she lives at some distance.
But ne knew that his uncle enjoyed a good
joke and was an enthusiastic admirer of beauty
90 what does be do, but 20 and get her minia-
ture taken, for she was extremely beautiful, be-
sides being intelligent and accomplished -
:. Beautiful intelligent accomplished" ex-
the fool have 10 herr"
:. Why, she is not worth cent, " said Henry.
Fudge" said the Colonel L wish I'd
been IN the old chaps place. How did he get
Why, as said, he had the picture taken,
as It was about the time of collecting rents. he
thought it would make the old man good natur
ed II ne went home and offered to assist him.
and so, answering all inquiries he took the
miniature out Of his pocket, handed il to his
uncle, and asked him how he liked it--telling
hln that particular friend lent il to him.
The old gentleman was in an ecstacy of delight
and declared he would give the world to see
woman a. handsome as that, and that Bill
might have her.
Ha," shouted the Colonel, - the old chap
was well up with The best joke ever heard;
but was she really beautiful 80
The most angelic creature ever saw"
saia henry-"eut you can judge for yourself
lie gave me the picture and knowing your taste
that way L brought it for you TO look at" Here
hehry took 1t from his pocket, and handed it TO
ms uncle al the Same time reHlling his glass.
Aunt Patty got out of her chair to look at the
beauty"
:. You may well say that, sister, " shoot me
II L do not wish / had been in Bills place.
Deuce take it Why did you no. get the girl
yourself, Hsrry' The most beautiful creature
'ei N,e ip my eyes on would give q
thousand dollars for such q niece"
!" Would you - enquired Henry, patting the
Yes that / would replied the Colonel,
ana nine thousand more on the top of it. and
tnas makes ton; shoot me if would not"
" Then I'll introduce her to you tomorrow.
said Henry.
as there was wedding at the house Of the
worthy Old Colonel the ensuing week, and as
the oid gentleman was highly pleased with the
Ssanuful and accomplished bride, it is reasona-
promise.
"a ,IhcocIOTs7A t.I little girl we wot Of. not yet