Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-01-07

in small bottle Of whiskey, a jug of coli
| water, ahd two glasses arranged on tray
When he was gone, Mr.. Dreyfus, a
hest, pulled the tray towards him.
"Ah' cried he, holding up. one of th'
tumblers to the light; ''these country peo
pie do nof know how to clean glasses
Since I ca be here 1 have not had clear
glass. T6e fluff comes off the thing will
which tn ky wipe it."
''DearI mel' exclaimed John, quite con
cerned; ."I'll polish it for you, sir, in a
jiffy. YIN used to that job. Have you
anyth' nas would make shift for aleathel
at han
Ante jumped up with alacrity.
IN noI I could not think of it, was
the sv yer. "You are my guest, Mr..
Wicns and so prefer doing the polish
ing Us elf. Pray, sit down-nay, I in
sist po q it!' He pushed the reluctant
footan gently back into his chair. 81 in
mues spon it!'' he repeated --'fherc is a
= g1 pocket-handkerchief in yonder sub
it'll lite for sideboard, which l always
,e p for the purpose, and would rather
/. it myself, reallyP'
dr. Dreyfus lifted the glasses as ne
SD Ike, and moved with them towards the
ca icle of furniture which had been SO
50 rnfnly ,,,ant;opad Than he opapod a
n swer, took out the said pocket-handker-
[ef, and remained busily wiping the Of
N lding glasses for some seconds, with bis
n OK to John.
When the operation was concluded to his
, sisfaction, he returned, sat down one of
/ e glasses, and began to pour whiskey
\ Ito the other.
"How much?' said he, suddenly paus-
Ig.
"Is it for me, sir?" said John. ''Oh,
hats too much!'
''Nousense! exclaimed Dreyfus laughing.
8I shall take the same quantity myself.
Don't make believe you've got a weak
Ghead.''
"But-" demonstrated John.
"Oh, nonsense! you need not drink it
gall,' said Nh. .Dreyfus, adding water to the
whiskey, and setting the full glass before
| the footman. Then lie mixed bis own po-
ton. and sat down, saying, 'We'll CON-
mence proceedings with toast. Here's a
health To Miss Mason
After which he took draught of the mix
ture which he had prepared"
''Can't refuse thatv' said John, follow
ing his example.
,s'Of course notH' replied Dreyfus, de-
'cMedly. rShe's the loyeliest and incest
girl know; and if you think the same,
take another SIP"
CAN right" said John, doing as he was
bid.
"And now," said Mr.. Dreyfus, putting
hs cigar between his lips, and stretching
iput his legs in an attitude of ease, s1et US
10 business. Miss Mason, you say, does
aot desire to see me again. Well, by
2soys.I reflect upon Sss-cos-4l- CT To-
w,rt7s EeFTs as you design.Hte the little iovex
making which was rashly tempted to ven-
ture aast night, I am MT surprised at it:
am not surprised at her declining another
meeting; bul it's wkward-deucsdly awk-
ward. And if you had not TUNED up at
the nick Of time it might have been worse
than wkward; it would have cost me my
place. Shake hands, old fellow. snail
always regard you gratefully. Your
health.
Mr.. Dreyfus supped his whiskey-and-
wafer, and John, overcome by his entertain
er's friendliness, did the same.
s'I'm sure I'm very glad I'm any service
to you, Mr.. Dreyfus," he said, sheepishly
as he replaced his glass.
Thank you," said Mr. DreyfEs; "thank
Won thousand tines was sure l could
trust YOU VIII We understood each other a
little bette4.(
sCer,ainllT," replied John, wondering
why he felt 20 sleepy.
"You know how to give fellow sharp
answer" colltinued Mr.. Dreyfus, relighting
his cigar, which somehow had been allowed
TO 90 out: sput if one does not mind that,
and will take the srouble to insist upon your
acouaiutance, one finds out that you are
very good f;llow--a very good fellow iu-
deed"
eyes, a4seated John, nodGing his head
great ma more times than was "ses'-
sydney eIeyfas observed him with a
scrutinizing glance.
.eYou sem drowsy," he said, after .
pause.
sob. der, no!' exclaimed John, takMg
despera.e gulp at his whiskey-and-w water
to prove hat he was wide awake.
seThais right" said Mr.. Dreyfus, gaily;
n dechre was beginning to think that
YOU wee not going to pay any attention to
the btsiness in hand, although you had ex-
nressd such an interest in it.
/. .szwCla5 do you say ?" said John,
d the next moment his head
pn his breast, and he appeared
heavy sleep.
Jus regarded his visitor
S steadfastly. Then he
the shoulder, and 81
ling him by nam