Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-09-10
IRISH DROLLERY.

An amusing story is related Of
DANES Darlington. the eminent ju
rist, and Recorder of Bristol. Hav
ing to appear for a plaintiff in a cast
at Clonmel, he let into the defend
ant in unmeasured terms. The in
dividual inveighed against, not being
present, only heard of the invectives
After Darlington, however, had got
into Dublin the defendant, Tippe
rary man named Foley, lost no time
in paying his compliments to the
counsel. He rode all day and night
and, covered with sleet, arrived be-
fore Barrington's residence in Har'
court Street, Dublin. Throwing the
bride of his smoking horse over the
railing of the area, he announced
his arrival by q laundering knock al
the door. Barrington's. valet an
swered the summons, and, opening
the street door, beheld the aprari
ton of the rough-coated iireeater,
with large stick under his arm, and
the slcet sticking to his bushy whisk-
erS.
rs your master up?" demanded
the visitor, in u voice that gave some
intinlation of the object Of his jour
ney.
NO" answered the man.
"rhen give him ny compliments,
and say Mr.. Foley, he'll know the
name-will be glad TO see him."
The valet went up stairs and gave
his master, who was in bed, the ear
ly visitors message.
"lhen don't let Mr.. Foley in fol-
your life" said Darlington, "for it Is
not hare or brace Of ducks that
he has come to present me with "
The man was leaving the bedroom
when a rough, wet coat pushed by
him, while a thick voice said, "By
your leave" and at the same time
Mr. Foley entered the bedroom.
you know my business, sir said
he to Darlington. 81 have made a
Journey to teach you manners, and
it is not my purI o,e TO return until
| have broken every bone in your
BODY" and at the same time he cut
figure eight with his shillalah be-
fore the cheval glass.
You do not mean to say that you
would murue, me in bed" exclaimed
DANES. WHO had US much honor as
cool courage.
NO." replied the other, "but get
up as soon as you can"
Yes" said DANES, "that you
might fell me the moment put.my
self out Of the blankets"
No" replied the other, VI pledge
you nv word not to touch you TIL
Won are out Of bed"
You won't"
"No."
Upon your honor?"
Upon my honor"
"That's enough" said DANES,
turning over, and making himself
more comfortable, and seeming as
though he meant to tall asleep. 81
have the honor of an Irish gentle
man, and may rest as safe as though
| were under the Ca,tle guard
The Tipperary salamander looked
marve 'ously astonished at the pre-
tended sleeper, but soon DANES he
gan to snore.
"Iiulloa !" said Foley, "arent you
going to get up%
"No" said DANES, Il have the
word of an Irish gentleman that he
will not strike me in bed, and am
sure | am not going to get up and
have nv bones broken. | will never
get up again. In the meantime, Mr.
Foley. If you want your breakfast
ring the bell the Desl III liie iouSo 70
at your service. The morning paper
will be here presently, but be sure
and air it before reading, for there
is nothing from which a man SO
quickly catches cold rs reading a
damp Journal" and DANES affected
to 90 to sleep.
The Tip had fun in him too as
we'll as ferocity; he could not resist
the cunning OF the counsel. -,
"Get up, Nh. Darlington, SAID ne;
"for in bed or out Of bed, L have no.
the pluck to hurt so droll heart
The result was, that in less than
an hour afterwards DANES Barring
ton and his intended murderer were
sitting down to warm breakfast
the latter only intent on assaultlng
a dish OF smoking chops.