The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1858-05-13
dear sir. In this l must have my own


ought not, under his then circumstances,
to have been very unwilling 10 receive it,
if he could do so with honor.
And now, gentlemen, although ii is
past the dinner hour to-day, you will
surely join me at dinner to-morrw; will
you moi? l dine in the old fashioned way,
at three O'Clock. l rise early, and cannot
use myself to other hours than those Of
my youth
To the establishment of Lieut., B., Hal
replied:
lit would afford us pleasure, sir, but
we are pre-engaged for the next three
days; but on the arrival of your picture,
we will do ourselves that honor
We'll, be it on that happy day, gentle.
men; you know not what pleasure this
visit has afforded me-
And he now arose to leave, but the Of
fcers pressed him to take wine with them,
"A single glass, gentlemen, a single
glass; though fond of wine at the table,
seldom touch it elsewhere!'
And now, with many low bows and
words of friendship, the enthusiastic and
good old man departed.
Where is your portrait of Perry, Hal"
asked B the moment that they were
alone.
In this room, or will be, when it's
done, for we must paint it?' replied the
naval officer, taking glass of wine with
the utmost nonchalance.
Surely you would not deceive so lib
eral and respectable gentlemanP cried
B., i'll surprise.
No more than he has probably been
deceived with half of his portraits but
hear me before you start back in such
horror. We had need of money to get
honorsbly out of other difficulties. |
have small portrait of Commodore Per-
ry in my trunk, good copy of the orig
inal, and have materials for painting
large one. That we can easily paint in
time-it will please him and answer our
purpose; and then, to satisfy your con-
science as well as my own-for | would
not really wrong the old gentleman for
the world--I will present him with Some
choice old paintings which brought
from Europe, worth more than the money
which at this opportune moment, has
come into our hands!
But how on a new painting, can we
produce the appearance Of age?
Easily, as | will show you! Learned
the art from one of the Venders of old
paintings in New York, who is continual
ly getting up gems from the old masters
to enrich the walls Of the Fifth Avenue
nabobs with. But truce to talk, we'll
have to work sharp to get our work done
in time, for the drying and smoking op-
Grafton takes some time
well, Hal, since the money is in hand
| suppose We are in for it; but let us fin.
ish the bottle of wine first
'Agreed-and then you must sketch
the head. Your outlines are more free
and bold than mine. Weir is an admira
BILE teacher
yes, for all but color-in that an FL
lott is my choice, or others whom l
could name
True, but Elliott wouldn't take pu
pill for halt of his native town of Skaneat-
elias. Like all men of true genius, he had
rather execute than impart.
We'll, to the wine first, to steady our
nerves, and then 10 work
Before the officers had finished their
bottle, a servant entered, introducing a
porter, who bore large case Of wine far
more exquisite than any which they
could find at that or any other hotel in
the land; for, as exorbitantIy as wines
are charged for at our hotels, their pro.
pretors cannot afford the choice Of old
wines whose names are upon their bills,
or wine lists.
On the afternoon of the third day, Mr.
Consare received notice from our friends
of the button, that the picture had been
procured, and with themselves, would be
at his house the next day, and Hal added
that he hoped Mr.. G. wou d be pleased
with his exertions to procure the same.
The day and hour came on, and q
large square case arrived at the house
Mr. G. some hours before the time named
for dinner. Calling in some friends, who
as well as himself, were admirers of art,
the worthy old gentleman hastened to
have the box opened.
'Why, what is thsl' he cried in sur
prise, as a Madonna, an ancient aud beau
tiful Madonna, met his eye. This is not
my promised Perry.
There may be another in the case
but see, there is note on it; it may ex-
plain! said one of his friends.
Yes, yes, replied the old gentleman,
hastily opening and reading the following
billet aloud:
'Liputs. B. and H F desire most ear.
nestly TO express their pleasure a aaeets |
ing so enthusiastic friend OF at as MG.N
Consare and request his sceeplan
Madonna, genuine from the
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