The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1874-05-15
Like Samuel, from the grave TO freeze once

The blood of monarchs with his prophecies,
Or be alive again again all hoar
| with time, and trials, and those helpless eyes.
ana heartless daughters, worn, and pale, and
poor
| Would he not be proud of his vocation,
when he reflected how many great spirits
had followed his example 2 The school
master is indeed abroad. Mr. Sears, let us
drink the health of the blind old man clo-
quent.'
Thank You, Mr.. Pinkney, thank you
but before my scholars, under the circum-
stances, it would be setting bad example
when existing circumstances prove they
need good one. Sir, it was thought I
should not return from Baltimore until to-
morrow, and this advantage has been taken
OF my absence. But, Mr.. Pnkney, wht#
such distinguished gentlemen as yourself
set the example, | know not what to
say
Forgive them sir, forgive them,' said
Mr.. PinkneY, in his blandest tones.
Let them repair to their homes then in
stantly. Mr.. Pinkney, your eloquent con-
versation has made me forget myself.
don't wonder they should have forgotten
themselves Let them depart
There, boys exclaimed Mr.. Pinkney. 4
have greater opinion of my oratorical
| powers than ever. BE ye all dismissed I'M
til again appear as Pawnee brave, which
| | fear will be a long time, for it's not every
day that such men as my western client are
| picked up. But, Mr.. Sears, what do say
about Dogberry He must he where he
was; tomorrow must type yesterday.
Dogberry, how is Verges9'
Il don't know him. said Dogberry dog
gedly.
why, sir, he is the associate of your
namesake in Shakespcares immortal page.
Let this play tonight, Mr.. Sears, he like
that in which DOgberry' namesake appear
ed-let it be Much ado about Nothing.''
Sears smiled, and nodded his head ap-
provingly.
Then be the court adjourned exclaim-
ed Mr.. Pinkney. 'Dogberry, you and my
friend Sears are still together, and you
must remember in the premises, what your
namesake said to Verges, AN two men
ride of horse, one must ride behind.''
Giving three cheers for Mr.. Pinkney, we
boys separated, and the next day found us
betimes in the academy, where mum was
the word between all parties.
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An ENTERpRIsING COUNTRY EDIToR.-
He was once out Oh & jaGnt i'll the town.
ship of White Oak, Ingham county, says
the Detroit Free Press, sticking TO every
farmer until he got his name and money,
and it so happened that he came to house
where death had called a few hours before.
The farmers wife was laid out, and the
husbandman and his children were griev-
ing over her loss when the editor knocked
at the door.
whats up 2" inquired the editor, as he
saw the farmers solemn countenarce before
him.
"My wife is dead" replied the farmer.
us that so ?" unused the editor, a little
disappointed. "Did size die casy3'
Dropped off like lamb"
"Did she say anything"
''Not word-just went to sleep like"
II didn't know" continued the editor,
sad look on his face, "but what she might
have requested you to subscribe for the
Cascade, which you know, is the best paper
in the county. If you want it, I'll take
your name right in, and under the circum-
Stances l won't charge you a cent for the
obituary notice"
The farmer hung off for a while, but 90
fore the editor went away, he had two adj
ditional dollars in his pocket, and had writ
ten out an obituary notice for publication in
the next issue, which the bereaved hus-
band pronounced "a mighty smart piece"