The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-10-29
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short for nen u ordlnaFg slle, and thls
corpuleat fellow SSH cruah Us
Dear me ] hope not !" exclaimed
Tie old gentleman, j shouldn't Ike to
do that declare, but It's elose iit ism /
itg Ia la ! TOO much nesh is incou-
veDiont 10 be suro.
Men over twenty six inches broad
should bay two seals, muttered Albert
Ha ha! laughed the good humored
traveller, = don't know but VIC fat fell
tows ought to pay ior the extra room
we occupy
"Nou ough. to have some regard for
other travellers" said Albert adyooat-
ing principle, which, by the way, he
never considered himself
'This il fact, replied the proprietor
Of the velvet waistcoat 1--WE have no
right TO disregard the feelings Of others
/ believe ! must diet my corpulency
for the benefit Of society But we viii
be obliged to set along the best way We
can. to-day for my substance is rather
solid. Ali Tn sorry to diseommode
you. / only wish, for your sake, I
was smaller"
This last remark was followed by a
good natmed laugh from all the outside
passengers, except Albert, who had be-
come most decidedly sullen.
The stage coach rolled heavily oil
with its load, the driver cracking his
long whip, and urging the horses into
a rapid pace. For some time neither
Of the outsiders spoke, each appearing
busy with his own thoughts. Al length
the old gentlemqr in the drab coat,
whose patience, it seemed, nothing
could rufiie, remarked, addressing him
self to Albert.
"This is really fine day, sir Were
you ever in this part Of the country
before ?"
"No" was the abrupt reply.
Don't you think it fine region p
Observe those hills, which the spring
has spread with green carpets; and re-
marking how beautiful yonder forest
looks in the sunshinel This is an ex-
cellent soil for variety of agricultural
purposes well watered, as you perceive
by river, which you may see glim-
mering through yonder clump of fine
peach trees"
The only reply that Albert gave to
these observations was we are sorry to
say real piggish sort Of grunt.
Yon may travel the country through
pursued the velvet waistcoat, "and you
will not find a more beautiful and fer
tile district than this"
grunted Albert
''The character Of the Inhabitants too
stands high. They are plain. common
sense class Of people, butthey are dis
tinguished for their hospitality and
genuine politeness. 1 a 4.e
- gfunted Albert.
1--WE are now in Pekin," pursued the
old gentleman, after a long pause. -
There is a fine tavem.over the hill'
These remarks caused Albert to start,
but TOO broud to betray IN interest in
anything the old gentleman said, he
maintained a studied silence.
Thus Albert accomplished his sjouney
Like too many travellers, he disdained
to appear soeiable towards strangers,
littlo knowing now much useful infor-
nation is sometimes gained, how much
ones insight into human nature, is i'm
proved how much good feeling may be
cultivated by the use of common po-
liteness among people met in stage
coaches and hotels.
Arrived at the tavern, Albert, little
caring what became Of his excellent
friend of the velvet waiscoat and drab
coat, leaped off the coach, and ordered
his yalise carried TO his new apartments.
While dressing himself with the great
est care the young man foregot his III
humor in the glowing anticipation he
entertained of a speedy and happy
meeting with Josephine Having par
taken Of slight repast, he engaged a
buggy to transport him to Mr. Marvin s
residence.
The boy, who went with tho buggy,
drove mp before spacious and elegant
white house, which had remarkably
neat and comfortable appearance.
"Ihis is Dir Maryins :, said the boy;
"the big gate is locked, or, would
drive in, but YOU can pass up this right
hand path, which viii take you right to
the door
Albert gave the boz shilling, and
leaped lightly 10 the earth, entered the
grounds by small gate. and with