Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1870-09-09
FOUND, A DIAMOND RING.

short, stare at rksEiih two black currants
set In drearvIh Ihxpanse of dough, insert
dumpy thumb ~ an urffce of the same
expanse, and trot back again with that
stolid resignatbH MnderI ttisApp continent
which is thu peculiar attribute OF the
London infantile population. ~ ''
Having ascertained the nature OF my
prize, l proceeded to mediate on the
proper course to pursue, which meditation
resulted in the following advertisement
LOUND, this oveaing, wednesday; in Regents
II Park, nearly opposite the New College, q vain
able diamond ring The owner may recover IL by
calling at Nos19 &ipton Place, etc. i, .ro..
Before noon on the following day, was
making my most courteous bow to ven
cradle looking old gentleman, whose white
face and benevolent smile added q double
charm 10 the, grace with which he estepped
forward, and, ,Waiying ceremony, extend
ed his hand, saying: 10
"You have taken a weight from my
mind, my young friend, anf mast allow
me to thank yod.H1 APA CHaN',
The insinusting delicacy Of, the adjec.
tive, U am not more than forty-fveO was,
perhaps, not without its effect. accept
cd the offered pledge-of amity in respect
full silence. lo a,r.f -y.t-UtJ /.
"a young man." continued the patri-
arch, "may possibly find it difficult to
understand how the loss of a trinket can
be source of positive suffering to an old
one, butt am alluding to my lost ring
there are associations connected with it
which-aheml This is childish, you will
excuse my emotion" 81
bowed profoundly in presence of this
natural agitation. t....,
"I have passed some hours Of sleepless-
ness and distress from which you have
been the means of relieving mel feel
deeply indebted to you. There remains
nothing now but to reimburse you for"
Excuse nae, sir,n / stammered, rather
hurriedly. rbut If the ring is yours, you
can undoubtedly describe its armorial
bearings"
"Armorial bearings, sir ! 1t was a dia.
mond ring Pa
Certainly" ra.
GA plain diamond ring" repeated the
old gentleman sternly. "Do not attempt
to play tricks on me, young man. will
point out to you directly"
II beg your pardon" said I, drawing
back from his outstretched hand, "but as
the ring IN Fuy possession is surely en-
graved with a crest and motto, conclude
it cannot be the one you are in search
Of" ct
The old gentleman eyed NE for a mo
ment kseniy! 5f
"I am afraid you are right" he sighed
in tone of deep detection, 81 must seel
farther. Alas what 9 melancholy termi
nation of my hopeful Journey"
"Speed the parting, welcome the com
ing guest" is good motto. made nc
attempt to detain my venerable friend
but as he turned toward the door, / an
certain l saw beneath the silver hairs,
lock of dark and shining brown.
My next visitor was lady, extensively
got up, of imposing height and carriage
rouged, scented, spectscled.
ave meet under singular circum
stances" said this lady, with condescend
ing haughtiness. 81 am the principal o
college for young ladies'"
With deferential bow at the homo
done me, l begged to know what had pro
"In the hours of recreation we are &C
customed TO; promenade in the park;
delightful spot, so suggestive Of the blush
ing country. During our ramble of yes
terday, young lady under my charge
was so unfortunate as to lose her ring
You, sir, are the fortunate finder"
81 certainly did, madam, pick ups ring
"Ah! how grateful my pupil will b.
at beholding it again!' exclaimed tn,
teacher of youth, clasping her hand
ecstatically.
"May I trouble you to describe tn,
ring?" -fr,'E
"Describe itl A diamond ring, hand
some and massive, but plain"
"And the crest?"
"The crest! All that my youn
charge were with me. Stupid to hav
forgotten. The crest of the Deloraines
Is it lion pGSs1nt' or? No, l am wrong
Unfortunate that she should be too un
well to accompany me But it is imma
terial; will take it for her inspection
she will recognize it Immediately"
81 fear, madam, that I should scarcel,
be justified"
"Sir!
81 feel it my duty" said firmly, "un
der the circumstances, to take every pre-
caution against mistakes. 1 trust tn
young lacy is not too seriously indispose
TO give yon The necessary information"
Very well, sir Exceeding well, sir
L iancied-yes, actually fancied-that
was speakng;to o gentleman. You wi
mud, sir, that lady principal of femal
college is not to be insulted with impunity
Good morning"
Very narrowing this. l am scarcel
recovered from my lady governess, whel
young fellow, hinging the rein to
groom in livery, springs up the steps t
the door bell.
"Ob, dash itp' he begins, breathin
out volume of stale tobacco, ~ beg you
pardon, and that, but the old woman
dash 1t! that's my mother-told me
should find my ring here, and So ordere
out the vessel and the cats, and spun alon
like ninepeBcefor it"
al shall be very glad to restore the rim
was so unfortunate as to find when l ca
discover its ewner."
Discover? dash 1t didn't tell you it
mine? l say, IWish you wouldn't be 8
precious slOw-I don't want the cats t
catch cold, I've just had 'em shampooeC
napthaed, and that"
"What sort of ring was yoursG"
-" What sort? Oh, come, as if 20
didn't know-that's good p
l intimated that should be glad to fin
out if he knew.
MOT know my own ring, ehl I kno'
it's worth couple of ponies. Come, let
hear the damage, and I'll stump up"
q" L eannot give up the ring unless 20
describe it."
"Oh, dash 1t don't chaff fellOw, nov
shouldn't care a rap about the thing
only 1t belonged to some defunct party
and the governor would cut up so deuce
rough. I've got heapsof 'em. Come, L.
swap you any one OF these for it, beeaus
Of governor"
l respectfully declined the proposal
"Well, dash it p exclaimed the youn
fellow, as though struck with sudde
idea, what couple Of muffs we are
Why don't you turf the thingP / coul
tell you in minute if it's mine, dash it
replied that was very sorry coul
not oblige him, and adding that he ha
better obtain an exact description of tn
thing" from his governor, I recon
mended him not to keep the cats longe
in the COLI.
Menu am getting exceedingly tire
OF my treasure-trove. | retire to m
room with view of dressing to go ou
am informed that lady wishes to Sc
me, and am afraid my mental calculs
tion was not complimentary to the lad
in question.