Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-11-23

sorted, were delivered to their respective
claimants. But there was one letter that
had not been claimed, which excited gen.
eral curiosity.
The unclaimed letter was of tempt
ing appearance, surmounted with coro-
net. addressed to the Right Hon. Admiral
Lord A. B, and ranked by the
Duke of A.. Many were the sur
misses offered OIL the subject. Could 1t
be possible that a man of his high rank
meant to honor them with his presence
tor the season? But then he had not
engaged lodgings. No matter, there
were plenty disengaged. LORD A.
B. would doubtless arrive that day
with his suite. 1t would be the saliva
ton of the town for the season to be able
to announce such an arrival in the county
papers. The presence of my Lord was
perhaps prognostic of visit from the
Duke and the mighty Duchess.
During the discussion, in which the
whole town was engaged, There were some
whose curiosity TO know the contents Of
this important epistle was so great as to
betray them into the endeavor of fore
stalling Lord A B. i'm reading all
that was conceivable i'm lis letter; but
the envelope was folded so as 10 battle
the most expert in the worthy art OF
round readings.
The stranger (who had remained an
unknown listener in the crowd, aud had
quietly seen the letter passing from band
TO hand through large circle) now
| stepped into their midst, and, making q
low bow, said:
Gentlemen, when you have amused
yourselves sufficiently with that letter,
l will thank you to hand it oyer to me,
its rightful owner"
40 you % exclaimed the whole town
and corporation in single breath. 'this
letter, which is franked and sealed by
the Duke OF A, and addressed TO
Admiral Lord A. By"
Il am he, gentlemen" said the stranger,
making sarcastic obeisance all around.
81 see you do not think the son of IA Duke
can wear such coat and carry his own
bundle on OCCASION. However, 1 see one
within hail who can witness my identi-
ty. Here, you Jack Braceyard, have you
forgotten your old commander?
Forgotten your Honor! No, no. my
Lord. exclaimed Jack, springing into
the mist of the circle. II knew your
noble Lordship the moment seen you;
but remembered your Honor::s humor
too well TO spoil your sport by saluting,
when you thought fit 10 hoist foreign
cOlors."
Jack, you are an honest fellow. and
here's sovereign 10 drink my health,
for we have weathered many hard gale
together, and here's another for keeping
my secret. old heart OF oak. And now,
gentlemen" continued Lord A. B
III yon are not yet satisfied that the let
ter belongs to me, here are, L trust, suf-
hclent proofs" AS he spoke he pro-
duced from his pocket book bundle of
letters bearing the same superscriptiOn.
The postmaster Immediately handed
him the letter, and commenced string
of elaborate apologies, which his Lord
ship did not stay to listen to, but walked
back 10 the Golden Lion, leaving the
assembled population of L. mute with
CONSERVATION.
That afternoon, the whole corporation,
sensible too late of their error, waited in
body Oh the Lord A B to
apologize for their mistake, and TO en-
treat him to honor the town with his
presence during the remainder of the
season.
lie was busily employed in tying up
his bundle when the deputatior entered.
aud he continued to adjust it all the time
they We're speaking, When they con-
cludesl, having tightened the last ki OF,
he replied as follows:
'GenIlemen, entered your town with
every intention of thinking well of its
inhabitants. But L came in shabby
coat, carrying my own bundle, and took
up NY quarters at paitry ale house, the
only place Where you would give me adj
mittance. Your reception of me would
have been different had l arrived i'm my
carriage. But, gentlemen, am an odd
fellow. as you See, and sometimes try
whether can obtain it without these
adventitiOus distinctions; and the man
ner in which you treated me, while i
appeared among you in the light of a
poor and inofenslye stranger, mas con-
WINGED ne OF my error i'll looking Tor lib
-erali Y here. And must inform you tina.
[ estimate your polite attention ut the
same value that l did your contempt. ami
that would not spend another night il,
your town if you would give it To me-;
and so good morning"
As his LOrdship concluded, he attach
ed his red bundle 10 the end OF bis bluIg-
con, and shoultlcred it, with Il drOll look
mt the discounted corporation, he truly
ed out of the town with the same air OF
sturdy independence that he trudged in.
BelgraUid.