Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-08-02


''sanetsm sanetorun" d . sacred precinct, yet,
as I am in don't care mood to-day, am de-
trrmined to enter therein and have little chat.
Thanks-this chair is quite comfortable and
now that we are introduced, I shall not lose any
time but-begin at the beginning. lam 90 anx-
ious to see myself in print, and as am tired Of
waiting, Micawber-like, for something TO turn up
to-eaable me 10 accomplish my desire, resolved
TO conquer circumstances and get Ia snyAor.
even though convinced that that refined order Of
spare naught but feast on
the whole. ! might give them choice bits by re-
counting my own experience. but think I shall
seat them At d aaSlesof generaIites o. as wolves
DO not encirce that u,ost useful article Of house
bold adornpents. rllimprovise miniature feast
fbr their especial benefit. AZ CO q
There are certain conumdrums which have
tried TO solve but they ase too Sphinx-like. Per-
hapa you can act Edipus. '.'f .
Why is il that some people are to other peo-
Pies happiness what an eclipse Of the sun is to
the world?
Why Is IL that people are 30 careful to put
stones in other peoples way-that when ''black
sheep is trying to approximate to white, they
| follow SO closely with the pot Of black paint?
Why is II that some, like the Allemsnni and
Scots of old, dig pitfalls and smoothe them
nicely tver to entrap the unsuspecting?
why Is that precious article-sincerity-
scarce-why so many act the part Of perfidious
Theseus
Why is il that some seem to have penchant
for misunderstanding and misinterpre,,ng other
peoples words?
Why do they look through an inverted lens
| at the doings Of others?
And why do they condemn their poor tongues
| to perpetual motion?
| Ifyou can possibly explain the above enigmas
you wil-well, put me under lasting obligations.
am told that the expression which cr-eps into
the infants eve as IL looks for the first time on
this wonderful world ID that of wonderment. The
only explanation or rather deduction that can be
drawn from this is-that I, has begun already to
realize the truth Of the poets words. things are
| not what they SEEM" What cruel DESTROYER
| Of human wishes 10 Change! A perfec, Proteus,
relentless the Sybil, an lconoclast tina, breaks
the mos, precious images and plays sad havoc
with many beautiful lair castles'-a Puck that
does lot Of mischief which Is s,metimes IRENE
diable. The 'iistle old man. that follows a
| body about and will not even let him dream
| awhile. By The way, the word dream suggests
| . remark Of Miss Mulock which fully endorse
his daily duties, who. can smother down his
heart, his love or woe and take to the hard work
| ofhis hand-who deSes Jze-and II he mus,
die, dies fighting to the last-that man ID life 5
best hero"
II Is q most delightful sensation one expert
ences when one does something hoping 70 win
slight proof of appreciation and receives not even
smile. One who has been treated just that
way can understand the emotion Of poor CORY
OLanus" who CONSIDERABLY shut the pet cana
~ up in the dining-room with Tabhy-ius, for
company, you know, and Tabby, fully appreci-
asing the situation, approached the bird (of
course with no evil intent) and Ne bird, under
standing this, forced itself in fabby's mouth
Was Tabby to blsme7 aud do you zee how Il
vas possible for Mrs. OIL. not 10 have under
stood the true state Of affairs and give her spouse
gentle carcss IS mark Of appreciationi We
arealways making mistakes Forexample, wen,
home noilong sincc and found the house tcpsy-,ur-
v-Spring cleaning, You know. Wen, Twas
tired, 50 approaching the lounge In meai,a,ive
mood, slowly ~ cas-, my length along and 10 I
discovered my mistake. for the mil ror was perfectly
willing TO gaze impressions but not as all inclined
TO recfsrs, consequently demurred and wen, on
in snHny directions in high resentment. To this
day. ! am reminded Of that instance of sess.,
mindsdness, and this long interview is another
example OFF but my apology is--anxiesy 10 end
litie niche in the temple Of Literature, 50 tia,
In future ages the adu,iring finger may Be pointed
TO the menaunen, erected by myself or nigh,
have said 10 the Pharus which built in the
treseheFoas SEA Of opinion. Thea, h<sides /,
must be % nice 10 hnr strangers claiming an .c-
qaAintance with The celebrated author. Wen
an OF now.
The critics win pardon the meagre fase. had
inscsded 10 give tAem soussAing wossh digest
ias. hut On searching, could end nothing bet
ser In the lArder or pantry. am willi>e ure
eeive any coaszihasio.s. Thanks for your NJ
uence. ---~---~-IouAr
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