Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-03-31

You will not" he said, sternly.
Where my pipe is concerned, I'd let
nothing stand In the way. really believe
1t to be the elixir of life /; and any one that
interferes with that supply, the vital en-
ergy, look on as interfering with my
life. And would deal with him accord
ingly."
The cigars were certainly very good,
and after smoking two, he said, "Now, my
boy, for a bit of self-denial Not one
more till after lunch, or dinner as we may
call 1t and then how we shall relish It'll
That's the real time for enjoyment"
We were now at Three. cross Abbey, a
little old ruin, in the middle of sort of
waste or common, with hardly tree or o
house near. 1t was a favorite spot for a
picnic, as the ruin was picturesque, and
moss-grown, and shady, sheltering us all
from the sun. Jessie and her aunt were
there waiting to meet us, Jessie looking
lovely, as, indeed, old Foxberry as good as
told her during lunch.
"When you're both installed in fine
house, she'll look all the better for such a
Frame Some one" he added, with mean.
ing, twill take care of you both"
Dinner was over and he called to his
man to bring him his cigar case out of the
carriage.
81 never was in better humor for a
cigar, and for good cigar" he said. "Af-
ter that little repast, too, l shall enjoy 1t
the more. Here is good corpulent one
| for you, and another for me. / always
say, give me my smoke, and the world
may turn upside down. Aye, and every
human being in it, too," he added.
We laughed at the jest. Such little
tribute was only due to him after the gen
erous declaration about us.
"Give me light" said he sticking the
cigar into the hole in the extreme corner
of his mouth, position which fanatical
smokers are fond of.
drew out my bundle of matches with
triumph. "I have half a boxful in my
pocket" said; it never does to be with.
out them" And l rubbed one on my
boot-heel. 1t missed fire. tried another.
1t missed also. l tried third. 1t missed
again.
What are you about9" he said, testify
"You're very awkward I thought any fool
could strike match y
my boot is damp" I said, nervously,
"Tll try the wall here" l did so, and
failed with three more in succession.
He now lost all patience. "You are 8
more stupid fellow than took you for
A1CIS, give SIl W luS' liz lllSN hALhSSlA
but in vain; they all failed, one after the
other. felt my heart sinking.
"The damp must have got at them,"
faltered, trying again.
al hate delays" he said, in passion
I" it spoils my smoke. Are you a noodle ?
"Why," cried Jessie, who had beer
looking at one of them closely, they arr
safety matchesl They light only upo1
the box"
Old Foxberry flung his cigar over tn,
wall in fury. He gave me one look and
walked away to the carriage rushed il
despair to the coachman and the footman
"For heavens sake, a match Twent,
pounds for one," l whispered hoarsely.
Lord bless the mani" said the former
starting, "what dye meang"
"a match, a match! Quick, common
lucifer match"
"I ought to have one" he said, feeling
his waistcoat pocket. "Wait -no-yes-
there is one l do believe.
He pulled out one-saved! 1t was a
precious as gem, that little splinter o
wood. Alas with fraying in his pocke
the top had all worn Off 1t was no goo,
struggling with fate. 1 bowed my hea
and submitted. All the way back he neve
opened his lips. When he got out he CON
planned of being i'll, and said to the house
keeper, "That blackguard has done it pun
posely, in hopes of killing me; but I'll b
even with him" The next day he altere
!. his will.
"Now," added Bob, "admit that hav
reason to loathe the sight of safety matche
that light only on the box"