Litchfield enquirer., 1872-10-24

Will and me and one or two of Jane's cousins and one or two of Maggie's cous- ins and they've got splendid teacher real German and long pipe and related to the Von Deckels and-'' @ asla s
 sPoh. poh. pohi' said Mir. Corporal, half wakened by the clatter, ssI'n not go ing to have my girls
 ''I1l attend to it, father" said Mrs. Cor poral. sFinish your nap, dear; it's most injurious thing to be wakened suddenly. Molly you should be careful. Now about this Germans he young or old ?''
 "Old as Beersheba and bald and large silk handkerchief and meet once a week and if we study hard till about nine fol instance what would you say to little ol the-you know-the other German to tor off with?
 s1 want a little of the other German too," cried Will, who had just come up, also bouncing and explosive. ssPa, may T?'
 ''In attend to it, " put in ma, quietly but decidedly. ''My son, I wouldnst keep my hands in my pockets; it's awk. ward"
 Dancing teaches young people to be graceful" |" soliloquized William, audibly.
 ''Now in regard to the language, if you are in earnest, and things appear right on inquiry, haven't the slightest objection, In regard to the other German, no."
 ''Well, we didn't much think you would, , her shoulders. "Will and just thought we'd try" -+
 "But it is the language we want" said Will. really and truly ;isn't it Moll Poh you can't hop worth a cent''
  you and l make guys of ourselves, and pay visit to Maggie. May we, ma?"
 "How about tomorrow's lessons, pup pets ?'' ..-. >. -.-
 ''An but one, replied both voices; and both Young Americans scampered to the little study-room, whence proceeded fol some twenty minutes a loud, dull, dou ble-yoieed droning. followed by a sudder simultaneous upsetting of chairs and scut tling from the room.
 During the above discussion MT. Corpo ral had preserved Silence only broken now and then by muffied snort. Turn ing now to his wife his face was perfectl, tranquil.
 ''Do you forget, mother" he said. il we'll modulated tones, ''that I disapprove of girls pursuing these useless studies I'm not at all sure that it tends to thei1 happiness, as"
 ':I know you're not sure, my dear," re, piled the matron, soothingly, ''and so l don't think it best to puzzle your brair with the matter; only have confidence il me; I Il bring it out all right Why, my dear, sooner than bring a wrinkle of anx iety to that pure brow, I'd keep you from thinking altogether
 NIT. Corporal glared at her for a mo- ment, undecided; then burst into a laugh took his hat and went out for the evening
 "One day gone," he remarked, as he walked down the street ''Whew! what 8 singular sense of relief comes ovec me! l wonder how it would feel to be a fiy rolled up ill a spiders web? Tho thing wouldn't hurt anywhere, but it would sup press every where. Not to act for my. self; not to think for myself; not to have any money; but-Ry7the-way, | haven't q cent in my pocketbook. must go back and ask for some. We'll, no, it's curious, but although know it to he a joke, and a joke of my own proposing, can't bear tn aad a6 kidhaafr Hs dhafrn rnrsGto sGtonfq9HRaf 9Haf it xSa his penniless and somewhat sulky way.
 "Well, dears," said tho mother, bus ting into breakfast, all beaming, ''Tm going to give you 8 treat this morning. Get out your bathing rigs, and we'll all run down and take dip i'll the sea before we go to the mountains for the summer. Will and Molly looked at each other; SC did Annie and Julia. The first look ex. pressed surprise, the second mischief,
 Really" exclaimed MT. Corporal. al- most upsetting his coffee, ''I honor yOm kind intention, but you eughtn't to spring it upon me so suddenly. How do you know it will be convenient? In fact, il IS mt: engaged to go with Jorkin this af ternoOn to try his new horse."
 ''Tut, tut, tut you mustn't make en agreements in that wild way without my knowledge. How can plan for you i you interfere with me in this way? Nov get your hat and run right over to Jorkir and tell him you didn't know you were going to the shore this morning, and don't be long, dear; I want to take the tel o'clock train.''
 'But am -ah! mean, let us sto, and talk about it. You see, I really couldn't go and tell Jorkin that; it wouli make mo look so foolish"
 ''HIy love-" said Mrs. Corpdral, gravelv ''what have done I have done for th, best, and it's childish to argue about i now. And let this little disappointment be lesson to you for the future not tt make engagements without my knowledge Don't think I'm scolding, dear; only re member next time"
 ''I'm in for it" groand the head of tht family, takiug down his hat; "and this Ii only the second day! Can it be that have ever treated her in this way? Veri ly, | remember something like 1t yea ago. But if could have imagined-''
 It took so long to compose his excuse to Jorkin that on his return, althougl every thing needful was laid to his hand he found 1t impossible to be ready t. start with the party, and barely succeeded in reaching the train in time.
 "Jump in'" said Mrs. Corporal; 'e have the tickets. Not there come on t. the next car"
 "Here are good seats," said MT. c. preparing to take them.
 sNext car. repeated Mrs. C., placidly and OH he went feeling like a horse witt his first experience of the bearing-rein.
 ''Goodnessl what are you at now?" Fo no sooner was he fully epsconced and com  fortable than madam leaned across an. quietly lowered his window.
 Cant you let mel mean l want i open."
 s'The cinders are blowing in on you the wind is on this side. My dear yo1 don't feel in a right good temper thi morning, do you? Never mind, it Il b all right when you begin to feel the sea breeze"
 Mother" said the gentleman after while, emerging from his paper.
 "Well, Biliy?"
 Do you know, I haven't cent of mon ey."
 Money? Oh yes; gave you ten dol lars yesterday"
 ''It's gone.
 "Gonel Oh, we'll, if you enjoyed your self with it, I'm sure it's alright. Hol much do you want now?"
 'sHow much oh, really ly-l suppose yo will allow me to pay the bills ?
 ''You may, if it would amnse you. IT give two hundred dollars, and if you wan more, you know where to get it." An madam heoan eoupfinp if ont in fiyes an