Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-14
FiIliebun's Way..

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This gentleman was in his sanctum.
busy in constructing for the advertiser
profound leader on the Eastern aucs-
tlon. Something came through the
door and said:
(" Mornin'i Names :P. +. Myrtle,
Michigan. Out o. work. If the kind
gentleman would give me u job o."
How do you do, Mr.. MyrtlcP am
happy TO meet you, sir. am always
happy To meet worthy individual.
Let me shakeyO hand, sir. for though
II be soiled by the dust of the high way.
| know that il is the hand of AN honest
man-thc hand of "A worthy individual.
As general rule, Mr.. Myrtle, | have
no mercy for tramps. DO not be of
Tended, pray you. ut the word. There
are some In every profession who are a
rcproach to 1t, you know. Yes. sir, n
n general rule have no mercy on tramps.
] usually eject them, without ceremony.
from my premises. But / see In YOU.
Mr.. Myrtle a worthy individual; yes,
sir. although the logic of circumstances
may have made it necessary for you 10
assume for while this .disagrceble mode
of life, still | recognize in you "A gentle
man and worthy individual, even"
oh o."
81 regret exceedingly, Mr.. Mytlc.'
that it is not in my power to do so. or
would accommodate YOU with felicity.
! have nothing 10 do myself except 10
finish this editorial on the Eastern ques-
tion, upon which ! was engaged when
you did me the honor Of calling. But
To: the fact that you probably would
not bc able to catch lust the train of
thought which | was pursuing. I should
bc happy Ia have YOU complete it, for |
know that you are fully competent. and
a worthy individ-"
"Fyou'd-"
-" individual. You may think it cx
traordinary. Mr.. Myrtle, that in YOU. "a
stranger, and under such unfayornble
circumstances. ] should recognize your
true self, = worthy individual: but I am
close observer Of human nature. nn
accurate reader of character, and wiihnl
considerable of a phrcnologist. and a,
such srecognizc in you Hi a glance a
worthy iudi-"
"lFyou'd gimme bit L cat"
am extremely sorry that | have
nothing of the kind ia the Office. take
my meals at hotel. Mr. Myrtle. but il
! had it, nothing could afford me more
genuine pleasure than to set il cforc
you. But can give you something
something which il much more rarely
granted To one In your position. and
which will be more truly appreciated hy
one Of your high.toncd sentiments than
mere casual considGations--I can give
you, Mr.. Myrtle, my earnest and heart
felt MPATHY. "Ics, sir sympa-
thy in capitals. Take IT, -ir. and with
II the best wishes ofone who can discern
and acknowledge real merit wherever
he secs IT, May God bless you. sir, DO
not despair; some time the morning will
hrons; some time clouds di-prrsr; some
time
" Would you gimme nickcla'
IL am gricycd. sir. more than I
can tell you. that | have not a cent.
have felt in every pocket. hut IL is not
there. am an e.itor; would ] were a
banker, that might enjoy the privilege
of furnishing you the amount named
More than that, I would SGT YOU up in
lii" again, with the greatest pleasure !;
for. naturally, | am philnn,hropisi In
my way, and whenever ! recognize
worthy ind"
IN quit II you'll give me chaw Of
tobacco"
81 never use II, Mr. Myrtle. and. |
assure YOU. this is the first time in my
80 'hFa . Ef'NAf'A tt'fA INV ltlA lHAl tlatHA
the habit. Had | only done sn. ! should
probably now be able to manifest my
appreciation of true merit by giving you
a chew cf tobacco. But 1T tell YOU
what | will do. and It's not an ffFcr that
would make every day. Upon general
chronological principles I am willing
tp furnish you with a written tcsti-
moniTl. signed by myself. ~ to your
worthincss--a sort Of recommendation
or character. you know-which may
bc of service to you in Whai9 Don't
want IL? COing-so soon9 Sorry YOU
can't stay longer. shall be delighted
10 see you again-any time YOU may
choose 10 drop in. All let me accom-
pany you to the door. If YOU will go.
There Rood-morning. Mr.. Myrtle good
morning. sir"
Goo. hack TO the Eastern question.
Soli'oquizcs You are clever fel-
low, filliebun; you're a genius. YOU
are. Who could have exterminatcd n
tramp in ncator or more original wayP
must write that up in my best style for
the Aircrtiscr."
Hullo-cr- -whcrc-ah-um-cr."
Dad hang i'm, he stole me- pocket
book " -I.0Htg'iNc COurtcr-,Jotrndl
Hunger and Thirst.