Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-12-07
SsThe World as YOu Find it0-A Pressing
Invitation.

Vivier. renowned as a physician, mu
sician and wit, was hvi.ed shortly afte
his return to Paris from long tour, t,
dine with rich capitalist who was g
great friend Of music. After the mea
was over, Mr.. and Mrs. B entreatet
their agreeable guest to let them hav,
the pleasure of his Company very often
adding that he would always find place
at the table,
always" said Vivier, "that is, in &
conventional sense OF the word"
"Not at all we do not belong to those
people who speak smtpy words we love
all artists and you especially. 1t would
be great pleasure to us if you were on,
daily guest
"In earnest
"Certainly; we should be delighted u
"Well, then, as you are so kind to me
l will do all can to carry out your
wishes"
Very well, we hope to see you here
soon again"
On the following day Vivier appeared.
"You see," said he, 81 have taken your
invitation literally and have come to dine
with you.''
THAT is charming cried host and
hostess, to whom the conduct of the
artist seemed extremely piquant and
original. Dinner passed merrily, and on
his departure the guest was overwhelmed
with protestations of friendship. The
next day, precise to the moment, Vivier
again stepped into the room of Mr.. b.,
who was just in the act of sitting down
to dinner.
''Here / am true to my promise - saio
he, you see lam punctual; but you seem
surprised" continued he, casting pene-
trating glance upon the as.onished faces
of Mr.. and Mrs. B., "did you not expect
to zee me 20
20, certainly we are glad to see you,"
replied the pair, forcing smile.
$50 much the better then,' and with
these words he took seat at the table,
acting the part of the agreeable one to
the whole family, and did not at all
seem to notice that he alone, with the ex-
ception of a few monosyllables from the
rest, was bearing the conversation.
On the fourth day, with the stroke of
six, the obstinate guest again made his
appearance. This time, however, he
was received in such cold manner. he
asked the cause of such a reception.
You will have to put up with what
we have to-day" said Mrs. b., freeze
ingly. 1--WE have only plain dinner,
which, with guest present, places me
in an Embarrassing situation
Il thought you expected me but do
not let youself be disturbed on that ac-
count, for / only wish to have the pleash-
ure of your company
He sat down to the table with per-
feet composure, ate with an excellent ap-
petite, and politely turning to madam
said
II cannot understand what you lean
by calling this plain dinner-the vi
ands are as good as your former ones
were, and l never wish to fare better,
The next day-the fifth-as soon as
Vivier stepped into the house, he was
detained by the servant, who told him
Mr.. B., had been invited out to dine, and
would not be at home all day.
Every well but 1 must get my over
coat, which l left here yesterday )" and
without allowing himself to be detained
any longer. he walked through the hall,
ascended the stairs. and knocked:
Your servant is y fool" said he to
Mr.. B., who had opened the door and stood
gazing at him speechlessly; "he tried to
make me believe that you were not at
home; knew that he was mistaken,
though. But why these long faces !?
Has anything happened' If SO confde
in me, and rest assured that you will
have my most heartfelt sympathy"
During the meal. the artist entreated
his host to tell him the cause of the sup
posed misfortune. but finally at dessert,
breaking out into hearty laugh, said
81 very we'll know what displeases you
it is my literal acceptance of your kind
invitation l only wish to try you and
see how long you would endure me-
To-day you denied yourself to me, and
if l should come tomorrow with the in
tention of calling again, you would re-
fuse to let me enter the house. But it
shall not come TO this; I wish you a
good evening. have shown you that
it is very dangerous to make too press
ing an invitation, in case it might be Ia
ken up literally"
A letter from Canton to the Peoria
Democrat claims that the wickedest man