The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-26
Irish Drollerv

AN amusing STORY OF Danes harrington, re
corder Of Bristol, is related Having 10 ap-
pear for plaintiff IN case at ClonmcIl lie
let into the defendant III unmeasured terms
The individual inycighcd against, not being
present, only heard Of the invcctiye After
Darlington, however, had got back to Dublin,
a Tipperary man, named Foley, lost no time
in paying bis respects to the counsel. Heroic
all dayIand night, and covered with sleet, Ar
rived before Barrngton's residence in Har
court street, Dublin. Throwing the reins Of
the smoking horse over the railing of the area,
be announced his arrival by laundering
knock IT the door. Barington's valet an
swered The summons, and opening the street
door, bcheld the aPparition Of the rough coated
TiPPerary frc-calcr with large stick under
his arm, and the slcet sticking to his bushy
whiskers
Is your master up2" demanded the visitor
in q voice that gave some evidence OF the OBJ
jet Of his journey.
Nc" answered the man.
Then give him my compliments, and say
Mr. Foey-hc'll know The namc-HIl be
glad 10 see him"
The valet went up stairs and told his mas
ter, who was in bed, the purport Of lis visit
Then don't let Mr. Foley in, for yonr life,
for it is not a hare nor brace of ducks that he
has come to present NE, said Darlington.
The man was leaving the bed room, when Il
rough vet coat pushed by him, while thick
voice said, by your leave" and at the same
time Mr.. Foley entered the room.
You know my business, sir, said he to
Darlington Il have made journey 10 teach
you manners, and it is not my purpose to re-
turn until have broken every bone in your
body" and at the same time he cut figure
eight with bis shIalah before the cheyal glass.
You don't mean TO say you would murder
me il bed?" exclaimed DANES, who had as
much humor as cool courage.
mo replied the other, but get up as
soon as YOU can"
Yes, replied DANES, that you nightfell
me the moment put myself out Of the blank
ets''
NO, replied the other, Il pledge you my
word not to touch you until YOU are out Of
bed"
You won't?"
No"
Upon your honor?
This is enough" said DANES, turning him
self over and making himself comfortable, and
seeming as though he meant TO fall asleep, Il
have the honor of IN Irish gentleman and
may rest as safe as though | we're under the
castle guard.
The Tippcrary salamander looked marvel
ousy astoniShcd at the pretended sleeper, but
soon DANES began 10 snorc.
''Haloa, . said Mr.. Foley, 'ain't YOU going
to get up"
"No,'' said DANES, 4 have the word Of m
Irish gentleman that lie will not strike me in
bed and I am sure am not going to get up
to have nv bones broken. l will never get
up again In tie meantime, Mr.. Foley, if
you should want your breakfast. ring the bell;
the best in the house is at your service. The
morning paper vi be here presently, but be
sure and air it before reading, for there is
nothing from which a man so quickly catches
cold as reading damp journal, and DANES
affected to go to sleep.
The Tip had fun in him as well as ferocity3
he could not resist the cunning Of the counsel. /
Get up, Mr. Darlington. for in bed or out Of
bed, have not the pluck to hurt so droll
heart"
The result was that in less than an hour af /
forwards DANES and his intended murderer
were sitting down to warm breakfast, the
latter only intent upon assaultins dish of
smoking chops.