Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-23
THE rHoUsAND poUKD NOTE.

Mr. Douglas was in business. Not so far
from the Bank as is Snowdon's summit from
its base was Mr.. Douglass establishment,
which be contemplated with great satisfaction
AS. indeed, he well might, for the windows
displayed an emount Of jewelyy and costly ar
ticles s'uneaua led las might be learned from
the covers Of contemporary mag 'ziuea)" by any
house in the word"-''in the world, sir!' would
MIR. Douglas say to his acquaintance, putting
the expressive noun in large capitals.
Mr. Douglas bad risen from the ranks to bis
present position, and il was bis wont to boast
he had never made bad debt, or was "done!'
1t was once remarked, in his hearing, that to
get the best Of him one must rise very early IN
the morning. Whereup9n Mr.. Douglas said.
"They mustn't go to bed q all, sir; and then
they couidu't DO it,"
We have shown sufficient Of Mr.. Douglas
for the purpose of the preseut narrative. He
was but the type of hundreds Of our shrewd
tralesmen, 1t was n0cn; be was in bis conn
tiug-bouse, and the broad tborougafare was
thronged with equiPages one of which drew
up before his door, aud mild lookieg gentle
man in undress naval uniform alighted from
the carriage and walked into the shop. MIR.
Douglas looked over the curtain of his coun-
ting house window, and, being too late to see
his customer, he fell to examining his vehicle,
by which, not less than the man, he calculated
the quality, and weighed in bis mind the necessi-
ty of personal attendance. After careful sur
vey he returned from the window, laid down the
pen he bad been writing with, saying the
while to himself. "Plain-certainly plaiu; but
it has the air about it." And, repeating this
observation he passed late the shop, where his
customer, good looking man, but extremely
sta;d and delicate for sea captain, was await
ing him; but this delicacy became quite natur-
al as the result of recent injuries and cOnse-
quent -health, from which he was evidently
still suffering. as his right arm was in sling
"Good morning, sir" said the bland trades
man; "pray be seated. What can I show you,
sir?'
II have injured my watch, and some gentle
men present, when it fell, recommended me to
you both for promptness and efficiency" said
the gentleman in uniform, taking from the
chain at his breast gold repeater.
"Indeed sir, 1 am sure they did me great
honor; but we do please, sir-we study to do
it, and we succeed. Returned from the Crimea
recently, sir?'
'Not very; but this is the first time 1 have
been out, in consequence of my wounds" said
the captain-for such he appeared to be-seat-
ing himself.
External injuries said the obsequieus
Douglas, bowling, while he examined the watch.
yes" said his customer.
External and internal also"
"Wby, yes again calculated the captain,
rather surprised at the interest taken in his
wounds
"Indeed, we might say the vital chord is
severed"
"Not quite so bad as that, hopep' was the
response, accompanied by feeble smile.
"Quite, sir, assure you, quite. We can
get no mot;on-none whatever"
And he gave the watch a twist.
"Oh, the watch-ah, to be sure" ssidthe re
lieved but mistaken captain.
"Yes; allow me to hope your injuries are
not of so serious nature. This shall be at
tended to during the week, sir. Aud now,
may I make bold to inquire who of my friends
were kind enough to say good word for me?
Lyons? Dundas?'
"Wen, yes certainly they were present; hut
it was Captain Berry more particularly"
"Ah, my old friend Captain Berry. Is he
still of the Achilles, and has he escaped un-
hurt?" said the shopkeeper, whom the reader
viii perceive 10 have becoming love for great
men.
He's true to his old boards, and had his
usual lucb-much glory and bat little danger?''
said the captain, evidently chagrined at Berry S
superior fortune, and rising to go.
"Can | do nothing more for you to-day?
"Why, being aboutRe retire, ] do want a
little plate; but another time"
mo time like the present: allow me to show
you some;" and the courteous Douglas led the
way into the showroom, where he was more
than ever convinced OF his customers genuine
gent lity, by the costly selections he made aud
the evicentIy superior taste and Judgement
which allowed him to admire articles he was
not ashamed ts confess he could not afford to
buy. 1T is, indeed, elegant" said he, chang
ing his position to examine silver ever from
all sides-"very-"
"AlIow me to set it down: the price is low,
extremely low for the quality and workman
ship There has been but one Of the pattern
sold yet. and that TO Lord A., SO nnver-
sally known as patron ofart."
"Tbank you, no: my circumstances would not
ustify it. have already purchased more than
L intended Make them into parcel that
will do for the rail-"