Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-07-22
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HUNTING A SITUATION.
A GOOD STORY.

John Peters had just graduated from the
mercantile college in New York, and with a
recommendation in his pocket was now in
search of situation, He was good look
ing young man of twenty-three, had earned
with his own hands the money that Profes-
sor Ferdinand Costello de Guer had received
for his education when finished. five mis-
take not, John Peters was native of little
town in Connecticut, which from some over
sight on the part of previous comphers, has
had the misfortune to be overlooked by the
great Colonel Brooks, in his universal scru-
tiny of the State.
For fear of rendering the town classical,
as being the birth. place of our hero, we shall
refrain from further mention Of it, satisfied
that the curiosity as already EXCITED, will In
duoe future compilers 10 be more accurate
In their researches, and thus, in the course
oftime, it may come to be awarded to the
aforesaid town, in spite Of its isolation and
obscuity, its due share of geographical notice
and importance. A.
In what part Of the city John Peters resi-
ded OF where he happened to be on the morn
Ing to which we refer, is point not clearly
shown. am sorry, however, because the 10;
cality of John Peters might tend to strength:
en- the identity of John Peters, and prevent
him Chad this fact with other important
items, been duly established in the mind Of
the wealthy and influential John Melrs,)
from eptralpipg the pretty bird which policy
and worldly calculation had already beat in'
to the bush for John Peters the second.
That John Peters had been looking over
the morning papers cannot be doubted, from
the fact that 9 o'clock A. NJ, found him
standing at the door of John Meirs counting
,aQm, Ar, Aeira' having that marning ad'
yertised for book-keeper.
Il believe have the honor of addressing
Mr.. John Meirs p said John Peters, touch
ing his hat and bowing profoundly.
The same, responded Mr.. Meirs, with a
frigidly digni6ed bow. 'Cau I be of any
ssF9ipe to you? Please PROCEED
John Peters hesitated and glanced about
the room; the presence Of Mr.. NJ. was re-
cognizable in every object.
What shall I do2 If there was only a
hole somewhere thought John. But as
there was no hole, our hero proceeded.
my name is Peters-John Peters at your
geFViGe:
MIR. Meirs sprang from his armchair as
though he had received shock from some
invisible battery.
John Peters byall that's gracious cried
MIR. Meirs, embracing him. 'Aud here, like
an old simpleton, have I been treating you,
thinking, you stanger, all the while, &C
sordins to the most frigid rules Of etiquette
I deserve to be blowed for having studied
Court de Orsay's Treaties. But how is youl
father-how stupid in mel can see hin
in every feature ofyour face-in good spirits
I reckon ?-yes I see no matter about th'
sHswer-arrived in morning traip-all tiret
out no doubt. Yes, of course, how could
expect you to be otherwise ?-rode all night
Perfectly unexpected. Though I didn'
dream of your coming before the expiration
of another week-I think your father said il
his letter week from Friday-to-day, lie
me gee, this is Wednesday, which woul'
leave it week from day after tomorrow
But no matter; you are just as welcome
Ah here comes an omnibus, it will take u
within two minutes walk of my residence
and Bella is at home this morning. Sh
can't help but be delighted-come;' and h
caught the arm of John Peters and starte'
in the direction of the street.
i fear there is slight misunderstanding
somewhere ? faltered John, attempting t
withdraw is arm it is true my name is job
Peters
of course, and my name is John Melr
and you are too marry my daughter Bella
I can see no misunderstanding about tn
matter Halo, he shouted at the sam
time beckoning to the driver of the 'bus
and renewing his hold of John Peters arm
shallo, there, two fares this way
The driver held up, and Mr.. Meirs in spit
of the half.formed remonstrances of the be
Eildered John Peters, hurried past him ir
70 the sbus' and in FIVE minutes more the