Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-10-03
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Edward Pringlcson had just crossed the
Channel. He was twcnty-four years old,
and the son of Lcicestcrshirc county court
judge.
1t is often thought to be n good thing that
the eldest Of large family should be n girl,
| and he trained from infancy to act ms depn-
ty slavc-tlriyer. But Mrs. Pringleson never
regretted the sex of her eldest child. ED
ward always was such n good boy" When
he went 10 school there was very sensible
increase of noise from tile nursery depart
ment, and for the first time Mr., and Mrs.
PringlesDn began to think that perhaps they
had incurred troublesome responsibility in
having ten children. AT school Edward re-
garded as "thc steady boy" by the autbori-
ties, and as ''a grind by his companions
No one took any liberties with him, however,
and not single scrape occurred to trouble
the parental ears. Of the many home con-
ferences held over his career, " Edward was
sure to do wcll," was the invariablc and, il
vague, very comfortable result.
But with high degree at Oxford, Edward
SCENE | to hive exh ,used his energies for
the time being. He showed no special in
clination for any pursuit. He did not care
for the law, so the elder Pringlcson's interest
was cxertcd in favor of the younger boys
and indeed the judge was very well content
that Edward should rest on his oars for the
present. There was no necessity for immc-
diate decision, as he himself was a hale man
of iifty-iive, and good for many years. Be
sides, there could be no anxiety about the
ultimate success of tirst-class man. And
then Edward had rather oyerW orked himself,
and felt he had honorably earned the right ol
resting.
But, somehow, he was low-spiriled, and
his mother grew anxious. The family doctor
said, "Send him to Paris for a fortnight.
Mrs. Pringleson objected that it was SO colt
travelling in January; but she was not listen
cd to, and Edward went to Paris. And per
haps it was as good sign as his friend
could have desired of his having enjoyed lii
trip, that he made that uncivil remark abou
the climate MS he got into the train at Folk
stone at half-past 5 o'clock, a. m.
1t had been trying to snow oil night, ant
also trying to thaw. The result was mud b,
the ton, universal damp, and universal Ill
temper.
As Edward Pringleson got into carriag
with II large balance of sickness still in hand
wet through with the January seas an
SHOWS, and turned notified face toward
the window where the dirty down train wa
family visible through the steamed glass, h
felt, indeed, that his cup of misery was full
The entrance of widow and little gil
about two years old caused it to overflow.
He established himself next to the farthes
door, and erected fortification of shawls
bags, and deal box marked " Fragile,
containing II clock from the Palais Roya
"a purchase he lad since heartily regretted,
between himself the intrudcrs. Go to slee
he must, so up went his feet into the oppt
site seat, and in five minutes he was in ''pt
radise.
But he was light sleeper, and very 500
became aware that his companions wei
holding conference in whispers.
"Baby will look out of that window
mamma, said small but energetic vote
"No, no, my darling" said mamma; :"
will wake the gentleman. The poor trle
gentleman, baby! Look out of this vii
dow, dear. You can see the pretty sno
out of this one"
d But baby was not to be so delnded.
!. "Baby can sec the snow out at the othe
too" she said and the little wilful mort
sr ran away from her mother, and, using Il
sacred deal box as step, actually mount'
ie on to the bridge formed by the stranger
=. legs to get better view of the prospect.
Edward did not in the least care to
thought extraordinarily polite and goo
10 naturcd. 1t gave him no pleasure to NAL
sacrifices. and he was quite satisfied wi
BIZ knowing privately that lie was as ready
make one if it were necessary as any Oh
Of else. His very gallantry was measur
thing. He would give up his seat to lad
Z, but so he would to gentleman if he We
d. tired. On the present occasion he was OF
yn ragged, and turned his head toward
iis mother in resentment. She was your
/, scarcely older than himself; and she W
rg pretty, too, but it made no difference
IL him. 1t was clear case of injustice.
ew sBaby, baby, come down darling !" cr
nc mamma ''Plcasc excuse her, sir. She
= been very much indulged, and she does
,oi understand that she is not TO wol
~ q, strangers "
All this time Edward had been consider
nts the small person on his legs. She was V,
h nil tiny, very plump, and had that peri
shapelessncss which is so delightful in
Ivl- child. Her arms had still the infant
us creases at the wrists and elbows and
- frequently examined her marvellous Iii
XII hands and pointed nails, displaying 81
his anxiety about their cleanliness. She ha
roguish mouth, which she often pursed
cen persuasively, and pair of romantic l.
Sar Snr eyes, which had, comically enough, an
do. preston Of the deepest pathos.
SILK The result of Edwards investigation
'''' this answer to the lady: s'Oh, never IN
her She doesn't Inconvenience me.
orv her stay if she likes
ave AS she evidently did like, her mother
Iual her stay.
'a0t Edward had now to undergo n comp
'ho examination. His waistcoat- buttons v
counted, his cravat was united, and
ars "na collars were turned down. Then the i
itb- intruder betook herself to his face,
un- poked her small fingers into every cor
y She took hold of his eyelashes to open
~ shut his eyes, and arranged his hair
very novel style. And he actually snl
ate, at these indignities, for he found it
lear pleasant to have that absorbed little fac
near his, and those marvelously soft
nest fingers touching him so lightly. She
u at of the amusement sooner than he did,
vark presently began to clamor for her 'pain
the 1t seemed she was great hand at the
arts, and Edward was obliged to get o
the next station to procure some watt
Inca moisten the said paints, and copy Of
Illustrated News on which to exercise
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