Litchfield enquirer., 1866-04-05
DESPERATION.

 rv remains Of the late Willis Gaylord Clark. Ii is only necessary to premise that the author isa PhiIedslphiA stndent, who after | stolen fortnirht, amid the gaisties of . Washington ssason, 6nds hinsslf through the rsmissnsss of | chum, at Baltimore, on his way home, without . penny in his pocket. Be stops at . faahiopabls hotel, nsyertheless, where, after iafsyinr { day or two, hs finally, at the heel oi { srest dinner smne solus," in his private apartment, franked with abundant Champagne and BuTundy, resolves to disclose all to the landlord. Sumnonning 2 servant, he said :: < Ak the landlord te step up to my room and bring his bill.p
 He clattersd down stairs laughing, and shortly after, his matter appeared. He enter. ed with { kenerous smile, that made me hope fcr.fhe but his house afforded, 2 and that, just then, was. credit.
 aHsw much do lowe you P said I.
 He handed me the bill with all the grace of privats expectancy, 4: ~t
 aLst me see seventeen dollars. How very reasonable. But my dear sir, the most disa- grssabls part of the matter is now to be disclo- ssd. Igrieve to inferm you that at present l am out of money; and I know by your philan- thropic looks that you will be satisfied, when l tell you that if I had it, would give it to you with unqualified pleasure. But you see, my not having the change by me. is the reason l cannot do it; and I am sure you will let the mastsr stand and gay no more about it. am astranger to you, that's a fact, but in the plscc came from, all my acquaintances know msas easy as can be-"
 The landlord turned all colors.
 Where do you live, and howl"
 In Washington-I should say, iu Philadel- phia."
 His eyes flashed with angry disappointment.
 I zee how it is, mister, my opinion is that you are blackleg. You don't know where your home is, you begin with Washington and then yon drop it for Philadelphia. You must payyour bill"
 But can't
 Z Then I'll take your clothes. if I don't, blow mstight.'
 'seoundrslr y said I, rising bolt upright. do 1t if yeu dare, and leave the rest to me-
 There were no more words He rose delb- sratsly. seized my hat and only :nexpressibles, and valkad down stairs. r&-
 Physicians say that two settlements can't exist at the same time in one system. E1- tsrnal circumstances drove away, almost i'm. msdiately, the confusion of my brain.
 Iross and looked out of the window. The snow was descending as I drummed on the pane. What wss to do? An unhappy sans eatottes iu . strange city-uo money, and slightly inebriated. A thought struck me. ' Ihad alarge, full cloak, which, with all my other appointments, save those he took, the landlord had spared. I dressed immediately, drew on my boots over my fair drawers, not unlike small clothes; put on my cravat, vest and coat, laid travelling cap from my trunk jauntily over my forehead, and finging my Ane long mantle gracefully about me, made my vay through the hall into the street. Attracted by the shining lamps in the DOT tiso of new hotel, few squares from my first lodgings, I entered, recorded seme name on the books, and bespoke s bed. Everything was fresh and neat, every servant attentive. all argued we'll. kept myself closely cloak cd, puffsd cigar, and retired to bed to ma turs my plan.
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 Walter, just brush my clothes well, my fine fsllew.' said I, in the morning, as he entered my room; mind the pantaloons don't spill anything from the poekets-there's money in both.'
 T Idont see any pataloons.'
 The devil ysYdpnt! Where are theyr
 Can'ttell Tn Sure; I don't know, s'elp me Godr
 Go down, sir and tell your master to come here immediately
 The publican was with me in { mo msnt. I had arisen and worked my face before the mirror into fiendish look of passion.
 Landlord r exclaimed I, with fierce gesture, T have been robbed in your house robbed, My pantaloons and purse con taining three fifty dollar notes, are gone This is pretty hotel! Is this the way you fulfil tho ipjunctions of Scripture ? am Q stranger, and have been taken in with ven- geancel win expose you at once, if I am not rssompensed ?
 Pray keep your temper replied the publi- can. T have just opened thls house, and it is getting good run. Would you ruin it's repu- tation by an accidsnt3 I will find out the villain who robbed you, and I will send for taller to measure you. for your missing gar nsnts. Tour money shall be refunded. Do you sss that your anger is useless.
 " Ny dear air. replied. I thank you fol your kindness. did not mean to reproach yop. If the trousers can be done to day, shall bs'satisRsd.- Time is mere precious thau msney. You may keep the others, if you find them. end in exchange for the one hundred and Gfsy dollars which you give me, the con tents sse yonrs.