, 1859-04-08
Mr. sampson,a Honaa.


He was not Gerry old fellow, either He was
about forty years older thar he was when born
This Mr.. Smith-he was net connected with tho
John Smith family in ths raost remota degree,
was man Of many pecuiiarides II absolute
stupidity did not form prominent trait in his
character, it was quality which very much re-
sembled stupidity, and might easily be mistaken
for it. by at least one-half the world. he had
always manifested singular abstraction, genef.
ally described as an absence Of mind, and would
frequently roam about the streets an entire day
without recognizing one Of his numerous friends,
apparently without being aware Of the nature Of
his movements.
This was Mr.. Smith. We were saying that
Mr.. Smith started upon o journey, on the ''ten-
toed machine" spoken Of In John Boil. After
travelling a few miles, our pedestrian felt some
what thirsty, and called at small establishment
which looked as though It was just about half
o tavern-for o drink. A good d.natured fellow
waited upon him, brought his brandy and water
and in addition furnished him with q bit Of bread
and cheese. An this was decidedly welcoms and
refreshing. After Mr.. Smith had quenched his
thirst and satisfied the sight cravings of his ap-
petite, he recommended his travels. As he len
the city toleraby early in the morning he thought
he might walk two or three hours longer before
he stopped for dinner. His road seemed to Be
very level, and was skirtcd on one side with an
uncommonly high fence. On be footed Il for
about three hours longer, until g,anee At the
position Of the sun satisfied him he had better
secure his noon-day meal He called at small
dwelling by the roadside, and the following dial
logue ensued between him and a boy standingin
the doorway: H fs4laa ~ II ~ tasod
who lives here, my sOpf" ID
"Mr. Sampson, sr."
% Ia vou Eaan "a earn ~ -l aH ~ iIaNfNNla
"Why, sorter, and sorter not; we accommo-
date people sometimes" e aAte
" Can get dinner herein .3lq VII
"Yes, sir. Walk in.n IA "a t,itI..ss ao.t,
Our traveller walked in, and in the course Of
half an hour nice comfortable dinner, smoking
hot, was set before him. He ate, drank, paid his
moderate BILL put -on his hat, took his walking
stick, and proceeded upon his journey, Before
he renewed his labors, he took the prscautiOn 70
fill his pipe carefully, and 70 light IL AZ the sun
crept down toward the horizon, Mr. Smith began
to feel some degree Of weariness stealing over
him, but he nevertheless persevered until Il was
quite dusk. Finding himself opposite small
house by the roadside, be inquired Of q youth
seated upon the threshhold-- trs
"Who lives here, my sOni" afl oij
Mr.. Sampson, sir. s- seiao3
"oan get supper and lodging here touisht
BY paying for M 4,.., ~ -,
L VI
| Mr.. Smith crossed the Threshold, laid aside
his hat and cane, drank cup Of tea and ate tEo
or three slices Of toast-read four chapters in
Fox's Book Of MartyTs," which he found upon
the mantelpiece, and went 70 bed. When be
awoke in the morning, the sun was Just showing
its broad red disc above the tree tops. He found
the breakfast upon the table waiting for hin.
He finished the morning meal settled bis aceount
and commenced his travels the second day. One
thing, simply, attracted his cbseFvution-ths
road was exceeding uniform but the lhct exa
cited no surprise. At noon he called At snug
little house, and asked lad who was gazing cut
Of q window. ,a ifs1 3 a.3li i'sis
"Who lives here, my sonfs ssi o,, vi
Mr.. Sampson, sir.
Our traveller paused moment, refiecisd and
seemed to be coming over some name or clrcum-
stance in his mind; at last he said--u yilsias.
Are there many Of the rsms Of Sampson o.
a A good many" said the boy. l77id =
t"I thought 50. Can you give me dinner
heref" aag as.5a fssgs aahs
"Certainly, sir-walk in" ma. .I,....
Mr.. Smith stepped in, swallowed his dins er and
once more took 70 the read When night came
on he Of course stopped at the first house 10 he
way. A youth sat upon WhsclbarnoE ~ bic
door, whiting. ,l -58r .s sta5s.is,
"Who lives here, my sOnl" ..;..,,
Mr.. Sampsoni BY JupiterI TshouId thiuhs
they were ali Simpsons on this road. got din
ner at one Mr.. SIMPSONS yesterday, slept q an
other Mr. Simpsons last night, and hore am at
Mr.. Simpsons again tonight. Besides. tho
houses have seen upon this road al lock alike
lit Is very queer IL u, ai55.I ls.stl5lrrt
"Very queer" replied the boy, With ieer
which seemed 70 say, You can't fool me, old
fellow" i4-i st iailss' .eliia iss't lp'
"Csn you give me supper and lodGug'P nd
| the traveller. y ltg5r allgfi % - % 70
"rm darned IL this isn't QUEER eountry.n
said the old man, as he went 70 BED q this looks
exactly like the room slept iniast night-batI
suppose it is all right alr l1eiHlfi u 5na
i Il was full two o'clock the next day, when,
after travelling brskly at least sx hours M Smith
stopped at q comfortable small dwelling, with The
intention Of securing his dinner. Aooy stood IN
allow dye do ,, said the boy. rs1s aat l7sdE
"Nicely, my son. Who lives herofsTa oiiiiR
"Mr, Sampson. IvstOld yoa that half duzsal
"The devil you haysi l haven't been hsro
before, have IL" il ,l--.EisqLd NJ - CT.
al reckon you havs-but amt SOs lraSslIns
iTTsveling Ons bet, No whatPstfhatin1
YouP headf 81 44a 1i .1liii1 go 'i-illiit
@Why, you've been waking round tas Eles'
course here for two days and . half and didn't
suppose you weS doing Il fir fur"
For tbs first time now Mr. Smith took auf.
lyey Of things and 70 bis astonishmcnt discovered
that the boy had boon telling The truth. He drew
his hat over his forshsad and started g homs,
asissminod novor 10 venture upon . psdsnlTinh
excursion again. s9as sis5is sia