Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-11-16
II U NJ OR Gus.
Irish Drollery.

An amusing story is related of DANES Bar
ringtoB, the eminent jurist, and Recorder of
Bristol. Having to appear for plaintiff in
a case at Clonmel, he let into the defendant
in uumeasured terms. The individual in
-Eeighed against not being present, only heard
of the invectives After Darlington, how
ever, had got back into Dublin, the defend
ant Tipperary man named Foley, lost no
time in paying his compliments to the coun>
sell He rode all day and night. and covered
with sest arrived before Barrington's resi-
dencs in Harcourt street, Dublin. Throwing
the bride of his smoking horse over the rail-
ing of the area, he announced his arrival by
a laundering knock at the door. Barring
toms valet answered the summons, and, open
, ing the street door, beheld the app2rition OF
THE rough coated Tipperary fre-eater, with
large stick under his arm, and the sleet stick
ing to his bushy whiskers.
SIS your master up 2" demanded the WISH
tor, in a voice that gave some intimation Of
the object of his journey.
mo" answered the man.
- s'Then give him my compliments, and say
Mr.. Foley-he'll know the name-will be
glad to see him."
The valet went up stairs and gave his mas,
ter, who was in bed, the early visitors mes
sage.
linen uOn I let MI EOleJ III lot your he,
said Darlington "for it is not a hare or Q
brace of ducks that he has come to present
me with"
The man was leaving The bedroom. when
asrough. wet coat pushed by him while
thick voice said, "By your leave" and at the
same time Mr. Foley entered thu bedroom.
lyon know.ny business, sir :" said he TO
Darlington 81 have made journey to 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 a figure
eight with his shllalah before the cheval
glass.
''You do not mean to say that you will
murder me in bed :" exclaimed DANES, who
had as much honor as cool courage.
No" replied the other; but get up as
soon as you can"
Yes" replied DANES, "that you might
fell me the moment put myself out Of the
blankets"
mo" replied the other; 81 pledge you
my word not to touch you till you are out Of
bed"
"You won't?"
"No."
"Upon your honor p
"Upon my honor"
That's enough" said DANES. turning over
as though he meant to fall asleep; Il have
sthe honor of an Irish gentleman, and may
Test as safe as though I were under the cas-
tte'Guard"
The Tpperary salamander looked marvel
opsly 5-,s"lshed at the pretended sleeper, but
-soOn DANES began to aRore.
"Holio1!" said Foley" ''aren't you going
1cgetPP?"
NO" said Daines; 81 have the word of
auSIrish gentleman that ne will not strike me
5n bed, and am sure that an not going to
s.tsset up to have my bones broken. l will nov
or get up again. In the mean time, Mr.. Fo-
ley, if you should want your breakfast, ring
the bell the best that is in the house is at
your service. The morning paper will be
here presently, but be sure and air it before
reading, for there is nothing from which
man catches cold so easily as from reading a
y damp journal" and DANES affected to go to
sleep.
The Tip had fun in him. too, as we'll as fe.
rocity; bu: he could not resist the cunning
of the counsel.
Get up, Mr.. harrington, said he 'for in
bed or out of bed have not the pluck to
hurt so drnll heart"
The result vas, that in less than an hour
aiterward. DANES Burlington and his intend
ed murderer were sitting down to warm
bresStast the latter only intent upon assault
ing dish of smoking chops.