The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-06
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DO, oil course, l knew was going to
lose boarder. But was surprised when
| one afternoon | received this note
MY Dear Madam Upon the eve of nv
departure, upon a journey whence NAV
never return, desire to feel myself in
harmony with all with whom | have had
any slight difference. Therefore, will Won
permit me to give little supper to sever
al members of your establishment? You
yourself, of course, Miss Swifles. Mr..
Rogers, and friend of my own will ioin
us. Time, tomorrow evening. An an
swer will oblige.
Truly yours,
BENJAMIN DINKIE."
or course l agreed, and when saw Miss
Swifiies she said the man had better tenn
per than she thought. And so that yerv
evening we all walked into Mr.. Dinkie's
room. He had had the bedstead put away
and hired an extension table. And there
was MIR. Dnkie, with dark complexioned
gentleman and two walters.
MIR. Dinkie did the honors beautifully.
He made rs a little speech, and he said all
sorts of fine things. And such a supper
all hot, and very curious; pies with queer
crusts. all ornamented, and rag-outs, and
dear knows what, and wines and ihings.
We all ate heartily, and Miss Swjffies
a.. 4
tell you, and the dark gentleman, Mr.. Mos
Ter, sang us songs afterwards.
AT twelve o'clock Mr.. Dinkie arose.
''Ladies and gentlemen he said. .the
time of parting has come. l must he on
board the steamer in two hours. Mosler.
the same obligation lies on you We mart
perhaps forever. Adieu +"
He shook hands all around. When he
came to Miss Swiffes he gave her little
note.
Read it alone in your own apartment,
dear madam he said. at may make YOU
alter your opinion of one who will ever re-
member you"
"Mr. Dinkie," said Miss Swifiies. 1--WE
all do wrong sometimes. Probably | was
mistaken in you. wish you very pleas
ant journey"
Then he was off.
He amt such bad fellow after all"
said Mr. Rogers.
mo, he amt" said |.
Miss Swiffies went up stairs very slowly.
saw her wipe tear away as she went,
and stopped to put out the hall lamp.
had done it and bolted the front door,
when all of sudden the house was filled
with shrieks. 1t was Miss Switlles's voice,
knew, and she was screaming for help.
"Shes found burglar in her room To
murder her for her diamondl at last "
said to myself, and away / rushed and up
came all the boarders, and we stood Ia the
room where she stood, holding a letter in
her hand, and shrieking like mad
so where is he." | asked. "Where's
the burgarp"
go after him :" she cried. "Catch him
bring him back-Mr. Dinke, Mr. Dinkie,
Mr.. Dnkie."
'He's told her he'd commit suicide on
her Account, cried. SO. dear O dear :"
so! Pm so ill., cried Miss Swities-''so
i'll Open the window I'm poisoned o.
All ?"
Poisoned says l. o! O!O!
'Read that" says she falling over upon
the sofa. very sick indeed. "Read that !"
"Mr. Rogers" says |, Il haven't got my
specs" .r
MR. Rogers took the letter and read it
aloud
"You ridiculous old Jury, did you believe
that man could forgive such insults as
you heaped upon him? have had my re-
veDge upon you, and upon that puppy,
Rogers. l am only sorry was obliged 10
include that simple old soul, Mrs. johnson.
You enjoyed your supper, didn't you? |
hope so. Mosler and | enjoyed the cook
ing; Mosler is "A fine cook. Parrot pate,
poodle pie, kitten ragout are good dishes.
We took care not to eat them, but you
have had your fill. | entered your pets
apartment at eight, and had them stolen
and hot upon the table at eleven. Mosler
has kept e hotel, and knows thing or two.
Il wish you JOY of your supper, End a
good nights rest. You were right about
my motive in proposing toyou. I'm really
glad you said no. Bye-bye.
BENJAMIN DINKIE."
Well, my deaIs. it was all true The
pets We're gone, and I've no doubt we had
cur fill, as Mr. Drinkie said, of parrot
pate and poodle pie and kitten ragout and
MIR. Rogers and Miss Swiflles were very
sick, and had 10 send for the doctor; and
that's the way Mr.. Dinke had his revenge.