Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-10-24
No. You Don't.

Mr.. 10 Becky stepped out on the
ample porch of the agricultural club
He looked forth with disgust upon the
dense fog in which London was envel
oped, and then gazed with delight upor
ticket for Calais which he held in hi:
hand.
Mr.. Joe Becky had an exceedingly
rural air. Large and brawny and
grizzled, his brown face covered with
scrubby beard, his joints all clumsily
developed, he looked like backwoods
man. Being bachelor, also, his toilet
lacked that adjustment which a wifely
touch or suggestion inparts, and inten'
sitied his rural air.
But that Mr.. Becky possessed intel
iigence was proven by his wide-awake
air, and by the fact that he had brought
no baggage to Europe, except the little
satchel now depending by strap from
his muscular shoulder.
The Honorable Felix Plimpot, NJ p
stepped out upon the porch with him.
Bon royage, Mr.. Becky. When
You get back to America, pray forward
us your articles in the Spade and Hoe,
whenever they appear"
Good-by Mister Plimpot. The best
time I've had in England had on your
demesne, sir; and when the land ques.
tion comes up in parliament again,
hope you'll send me copy of your
speech"
With pleasure, sir"
The two shook hands heartily, and
Mr.. 10 Becky departed.
Ere he had gone half block seedy
gentleman in gray approached, and
slapped him familiarly on the shout
der.
"How do We do, Barry? When did
ye get in Ploverton ?"
You are mistaken in your man, :"
said Mr. Becky.
What Amt this Barry Baxter ?"
Ono, sir. My name is Becky"
L beg pardon. I mistook you for
Baxter-same build, same whiskers.
Where are you from, sir?"
81 am an American"
Possible have brother in
America. What part are you from ?"
Near Springfield, Massachusetts,"
"Ah, yes; my brother has been
family, sir p
"With my family ?" replied Mr.. 10
Becky, sly twinkling creeping into
his eyes. Eyes. My wife and the
twins are staying at the Merry.Go-
Inn"
"Ah? Well, sir, if you see nv
brother when you get back, please give
him my love"
And the seedy man in gray walked
away.
MIR. Becky looked after him in some
surprise, then turned and went on.
Half square beyond voice hailed
him.
"Cab, sir?"
mo, III walk, replied Dir. Becky.
The cabman dashed on, and Just as
MIR. Becky turned back his head, some
body stumbled ont of the fog against
him. 1t was tall, spare man, in cler-
ical garb and necktie, with sanctimo-
NOUS air.
Pray excuse me-" he exclaimed.
What is this Mr.. Becky? 1t GER
.ainly is How do you do sir? How
do you do?"
And the spare man shook hands cor
daily with him.
Really, you have the better of me"
SAID Mr.: 20 Becky, perplexed. don't
"Cowper, sir. Cowper! Wemet in
Massachusetts, some months ago. YOU
remember"
ooh, did we?" Where was it?-at
the horticultural meeting?" inquired
Mr.. Becky.
He could have sworn he never met
the man before.
Yes, that was the time. How is
Mrs. Becky, sir :? and how are the
twins getting on? I should like to see
them all. Are they in London ?"
A light broke over Mr.. Beckly's face.
All uncertainty vanished.
They are with me, Cowper, at the
Merry Go-Inn," he said.
All +! glad to hear it. You are 60
ing that way? l shall be pleased to
accompany you. When did you come
over?"
Last month, responded Mr.. Beck
ly.
And the two walked on, apparently
full Of good feeling.
l am proud to welcome you TO our
country. And what do you think of
Henglaud, Mr.. Becky"
Well, think it superior to Amer
lca IN some respects, but wouldn't
care TO live in England. You are well
organized here, while America is still
crude; but, after all, you have a great
many poor people, while we have almost
none. What business are you in,
Cowper?"
Stock raising. am lust testing a
theory OF my own. I've learned in
what temperature cattle will fatten fast
est, and have built sheds, So as to keep
them IN that temperature all the wear
round. Don't know how twill operate.