Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-12
FAITHFUL "JEEMS. y
From tie Richmond Whig.)

HARRIsoNBURG, Va, January, 1SS4.-Mr.
Rusher, it is well known, is cne Of the rising
Young merchants of our city. a short time
ago, having to ssnploy porter, he engaged
a youth OF rustic allinities, whom he calls
"Jeems.'' a good, honest boy" says ne,
"who will do what you tell him aud never
jaw back
Mr.. Rusher is cnamored of q beautiful
young lady, who lives on the suburbs, ana
last evening he expected to take tea at her
home "a nice, quiet time-music, and
that sort Of things, you know; ta-ta-ta ai-
terward.'
An unexpected and unavoidable press of
business, however kept him from fulfilling
this pleasant engagement, and he sorrow
fully indited q note expressive Of his disap
pointment
''Jeems," said Mr.. Rusher, II want you
to deliver this note Immediately. Out
High street, Sc, &c: brown house, shrub
berry in the yard" And, "Jecms," as that
obedient youth was Fastening OIL, bring
US something to eat when you come back.
This last Mr.. Rushcr said, thinking TO Kill
two birds with one stone, and meaning that
"Jeems" should return by the usual res
taurant and bring supper for himself and
for Mr.. Trimmer his assistant. 'Jeems"
found The house without difficulty, GeliV-
cred the note. aud fingered 1T the door,
until the young lady, wondering That he
did not leave, told him there WAS no an
SWer
But. num-" said 'Jcems,' he said was
to bring him something to eat"
"Oh! Did he? Why certainly" .a;d the
young lady.
''Jeems" returned TO the store, bearing q
basket which would have lighted the heart
Of collector for all elcemosynary Christmas
party. When Mr.. Rusher saw that dainty
picnic he knew it was from no restaurant.
Gathering his wits together, after q rush Of
blood TO his eXtrcmities, which was so III
stantaneous with his comprehension Of the
situation, he directed "Jcems' TO 80 in to
the next street TO y confcctioncr's. and have
the basket filed with some rare fruits which
he had seen in the morning. "Jeems' re-
turned from this crrand with his usual
promptncss.
"What was the bill?" asked MI Rushor.
Ten dollars, sir"
.'Now, Jeens," said Mr.. r., carr this
basket 10 The house where you delivered
thcnote and leave it, with my compliments
1nG patient JceinS' Gla'!S iulS SSCDit
trip with a!acrity, and gave the fruit into
the hands Of the fair lady.
MANY thanks" said she, ''to Mr.. Rusher,
and here's a quarter for yourself"
Num-" said "Jeems, the bill was ten
dollars"
Was it, indeed? Well, wait moment"
When the honest youth came back to the
store Mr. Rusher greeted him with that
pleasant smile which gallant gentlemen
wear when they are conscious Of having per-
formed chivalrous action.
did you get through ali ri5hr, Jccms,
my boy" asked he benignly.
Yes, sir; and here's the money"
''What?"
'Hcra's the money-ten dollars, sir.
II would not be becoming in us TO record
in these columns the anathemas which Mr..
Rushcr launched at '.Jeems" when he pro-
duccd that ten-Gollar BILL nor shall We re-
late the protane and discourteous remarks
which he continued for some time to make
| concerning the soul, heart, liver. and other
viscera of that faithful youth. 1t pains us
even to say that apparently he has not been
grateful TO the numerous friends who would
have offered him soothing advice to-day.
1t is r,lmored that he has gone out High
street, &c, &c. Music, and that sort of
thing, YOU know,-ta, ta-ta afterwards" P"
AT ali events there is no one in the store this
morning except Mr.. Trimmer and "Jeems,"
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