True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-22

That's not enough! Well, then, will
make II E26. Here is the receipt for the
rent, and there is FIVE sovereigns. Will
that do for you! y Broadbpit withdraw
your man. 2 D9'a'a9f''eaiss gtH'A = 5a
"You don't lodge here, Mr.. Ferguson,
with your ninePence,' added Polly. ,,,,.
The Squire was delighted, Macmillan
thought the arrangement honorable to all
partiesj and poor Penny apparently unwil-
lingly resigned possession of the bird. a9g
| 81 illtake my prize home ut once, eaid
the Squire. so a2ll ~ t3fol..2 ~
Good bye, Poll cried the children
Good bye, my native land, good night,
sang Poll, looking very grave, and twist
ing her head first on one side and then on
the other, placing herself on her swing,
and violently rocking herself backwards and
forwards. The signal seemed to be given
for her departure. 3
sNow john cried Poll, when the cor
: tege began to move, Drive gently over
the stones John. does your mother know
you are outp
, John grinned like Cheshire cat. The
Souire looked enchanted. and the children
shrieked again with surprise and delight.
As for poor Penny, he seemed perfectly
: satisfied.
i AS soon as the shop was iairly cleared Of
the Squire's party, he turned to Macmillan,
e and with an air of much perplexity, beg
: ged that he would look in on the following
3 morning, when he would have some skins.
4 from which he might choose the leather
+. for just at that moment he felt quite be-
t wildered. Highly elated that John Penny
f had got SO we'll through his difficulties. the
g good ventriluquist took his leave. He was
/, however punctual visitor at Johns the
following morning, and found that the hon
est cordwainer had laid out the pound,
that he had received, over and above hii
!, rent, the preceding evening to the best ad.
vantage. He had stocked his shop with O
good supply of leather, and other articles
i used in the trade, and now only wanted
e customers. While Macmillan was select
: ing the materials for his boots, the Squire
suddenly made his appearance, followed BY
his footman, bearing Poll. Penny wal
i surprised, so too was Macmillan.
Well, Mr.. Penny said the great cot
: ton lord, Eve have your parrot--it is very
extraordinary, but it has never spoken {
+ single word since ! took it away-neve
8 sung single song, nor whistled singl'
II tune, it has done nothing but squeak
g squeak-scream scream, till my head ha
! been fit to split and SO have those of ever,
d body else in fact, without any wish II
offend you, she is perfect nuisance.
K would not keep her in the house, if anybo
8 dy was to give me hundred year to d
: so. 1t threw my daughter into hysterics
she upset the glass globe, split all the gol
. and silver fsh-a rare chance for the cat
Is Return me the 5 pounds paid you, an
: I will forfeit the rent
,, 4 am sorry to say said the conscien tiou
John Penny that have laid out the
g pounds but, however, as the bird does no
suit you, if you will take my note Of han
l for 8 pounds
. why, stay = said Macmillan, Parrot
very seldom talk in strange place at frs
g put Poll in her usual place and then see
The cage was accordingly restored TO il
lie former position, when to che utter aston
er ishment of all present, Poll began to sing
Of Home. sweet home, be it ever so hum
Or BILE, there's no place like home
TX 'Well,' said the Squire, lifting up hi
at head, 'this is incredible, but have hear
p of such things before. Whatan intelliger
10 creature she is must give her anothe
i'd trialtake her back. John
en- gang no ,mair to your toun.' viii,
tied Poll, but however to no effect for sh
Il was borne off, considerably stultifvip
at John by CRYING. 8 What's o'clock :, the,
YOU 90 with YOUR eve out, etc. )
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