Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-07-05

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for they do.not know what they are
seeking bat if through an infuen-
tial relative a position is, perchance
obtained, it is soon discovered that
this particular occupation, or this
particular employer is intolerable.
"These people seem admirably fitted
to do nothing and they do it prompt
ly and faithfully and without com
plant"
This vacillating policy is pursued
until they pass into anot her sphere,
where St. Peter rejects them, not
because they have ever done any
harm; but, for fear that the saints,
through their influence, may event
ually become dissatisfied with their
allotted positions.
A descendant not to be overlooked
is the extravagant man. The genius
of our civilization appears admirably
adapted to the development OF this
class, for, to certain extent, any
person may choose his position III
society; but once within the circle of
a wealthier class, he must gid his
plumage accordingly.
He makes every effort to keep up
appearances, and for a time seems to
succeed. He attends theatres, balls,
and expensive entertainments, until
his funds and credit are exhausted
when, suddenly, this flaming meteor
which for a moment, has shone
brighter than real star, drops from
among its associates, and is soon for
gotten by them.
Polish adds lustre to the diamond,
and is easily impaired TO the prec-
ious metals; it is a quality so much
to be admired, that all desire to
possess it; but, like his ancestor, we
find many Micawber of to-day, so
thinly coated with the precious
metals, that the plating has largely
been rubbed off in the polishing pro-
cess, so that casual observer can
not fail to discover the baser metal
beneath.
He is the man whose words of learned
length and laundering sound,
Amaze the gazing rustics ranged around
He tries to impress you that he
would gladly use simple language;
but his high culture renders it inn
possible.
He scarcely ever finishes his sono-
rous sentences without inserting the
expression sin short" followed by an
explanation intended to convey the
true meaning of his words to the
clouded understanding of his hear
ers. We sincerely pity him, but
must now leave the male line and
just notice the female descendants,
for female descendants are always
worthy of notice.
When we see Mr.. Micawber, we
also see Mrs. Micawber, because she
"Never will desert Mr.. Micawber,
no, never And she will always
make you understand that "Mr. Mi
cawber is a man of great talent"
Mrs. Micawber is always afraid TO
have Mr.. Micawber venture too far,
for fear something might turn up"
as she is positive there Will
Her descendants are mild, gentle,
little women, that is, when visitoys-
are present, and they are easily over
come and weep good deal. They
think it their duty to make known
to their immediate friends, the par
ticulars of their husbands difficulties.
They must make us acquainted with
their dear departed mammas and pa
pas, as that is so very interesting,
and they must also just mention,
now and then, the high, social posi-
ton they held before their marriage.
Boys and girls just completing the
eleventh grade of a village school,
are so young that they have never
thought of matrimony, but wish to
solemnly warn them against marry
ing into the Micawber family. !
think my warning of great impor-
lance, first, because have the vel
fare of my companions at heart, and
second, because young people never
listen to the sound advice of their
elders in this matter; at amy rate,
family history teaches us that our
fathers and mothers all acted con
trary to the advice given them by
their superiors.
In this matter it will be safe to
follow Micawber's maxim and wait
for Something to turn up"
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