The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-26
Charles Dickens
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thing venerable, architectural. and inconven-
I'VE have good choice of incon~enient lodg-
| lngs in the town. sir, l think. repned lne
| that way; indeed 1 have no doubt that we
could suit you that far. however particular you
seemed to trouble the walters head, and he
Anything Cathedraly now" Mr.. hatchery
| suggested.
"Mr. Tope:" said the waiter, brightening;
/ as he rubbed his chin with his hand. would
| be the Hkeliest party to inform in that line -
! Who is Mr.. Topper inquired Dick Datchery
The waiter explained that he was the Nerger,
| and that Mrs. Tope had indeed once upon
time let lodgings hersef-or offered TO LEI mem mem
/ but that as nobody had ever taken them Mrs
/ TOPICS window bill. long a Cloisterham In
ONE dy n3 een p P ag
IN call on Mrs. Tope," said Mr. Datchery'
So when ne had done his dinner. he duly
] directed 10 the spot and sailed out for IL BUT
! disposition, and the walters directions being
! fatally precise, he soon became bewildered. and
went bogging about and about the CathedraI
| Tower, whenever he could catch glimpse Of It,
| with a general impression on his mind that
that. like the children in the game of hot boiled
| beans and very good butter, he was warm in his
| he didn't see it.
He was getting very cold indeed when he came
| upon fragment of burial ground in which an
| unhappy sheep grazing. Unhappy, because
a hdeous small boy stoning it through the
and was much excited by the benevolent sports
manlike purpose of breaking its other three legs,
at i'm gainr' cried the boy. as the poor
creature leaped; and made dint in his wool
! you you have famed him?
Yer lie" returned the sportsman " e went
i'm shy as Wildly warning to i'm not to
go a-bruisin' is masters mutton any more"
81 won't: I'll come when yer can ketch me-"
stay there then, and show me which is Mrs
'ow can I stay here and show you which is
Topeseses when Topeseses is t'other side the
| kinfreederal. and over the crossings and round
ever so many corners? stoo-pid! Ya-a-ah!''
Come on then"
the way, and by-and-by stopped at some dis
lance from an arched passage, pointing.
| Lookee yonder. You see that there winder
That's Topes?'
Yer lie; it amt That's Jarsper's."
"Indeedl'' said Mr.. hatchery. with a second
Yes. and 1 amt a-goin' ma nearer i'm, 1 tell
yer"
Cos amt a-goin' to be lifted off my legs
and ave my braces bust and be choked; not
Jolly good flint ALVIN at the back o. is ioy old
ed some day! Now look t'other side the harch;
s aG5 the side where ''rSper'' door Isl f0ther
"a little way in: o that side, there's a low
Good See here" said Mr.. hatchery, pro,
Yer lie; 1 don't owe yer nothing; l never
seen seen yer"
have no sixpence in my pocket So the next
time you meet me you shall do something else
All right give us old"
What is your name, and where do you live?'
| green.'
The boy instantly darted off with the shilling,
| lest Mr.. hatchery should repent but stopped
at safe distance. on the happy chance of his
| being uneasy in mind about it. to goad him with
| demon dance expressive of its irrevocabity.
Mr. hatchery. taking on his hat to give that
shock of white hair OF his another shake seemed
had been directed.
Mr. TOPICS official dwelling communicating
| by an upper stair with Mr.. Jasper's (hence Mrs.
very modest proportions. and partook Of the
character of a cool dungeon. Its ancient walls
have been dug out of them, than have been
designed beforehand with reference to them.
| OF no desirable shape, with a groined roof, which
| in its turn opened on another chamber of no
their windows small, and in the thickness of
the walls. These two chambers, close to
ination by natural light, were the apartments
which Mrs Tope had SO long offered to an
was more apprecative. He found that If he
sat with the main door open he would enjoy
by the gateway, and would have light enough.
ingress little side stair that came plump into
the Precincts by door opening outward to the
surprise and inconvenience of a limited public
of pedestrians In narrow way. he would be
alone in separate residence. He found
the rent moderate and everything as quantity
inconvenient he could desire He agreed.
and money down possession to be had next even
ing on condition that reference was permitted him
TO M on 4ss as s a the the sRos t
Verger's hole-in-the-wall was an appanage or
The poor dear gentleman was very solitary
and very sad Mrs. Tope said, but she had no
doubt he would speak for her." Perhaps Mr..
| hatchery had heard something of what had
occurred there last winter?
| OF the event in question, on trying to recall
it. he well could have. He begged Mrs. TOPICS
to correct him in every detail of his summary
of the facts. but pleaded that he merely
| a single buffer getting through life upon his
means as idly he could. and that so many
people were so constantly making away with
so many other people. as to render it difficult
for buffer of an easy temper to preserve the
circumstance of the several cases unmixed in
his mind
Mr. Jasper proving willing to speak for Mrs
TOpe, Mr.. hatchery, who had sent up his card.
was invited to ascend the postern staircase. The
not to be regarded in the light of company.
as he and Mr.. Jasper were great friends.
II beg pardon" said Mr. hatchery. making
leg with his hat o under his arm; as he ad,
selfish precaution on my part and not person
ally interesting to anybody but myself. But
no idea of doing it in this lovely place in peace
and quiet for remaining span OF life, l beg
TO ask if the Tope family are quite respect
| Mr. Jasper could answer Tor that without the
| slightest hesitation.
| 'sThat is enough sir" said Mr. Datchery.
MY friend. the Mayor added Mr.. Jasper,
| presenting Mr. hatchery with a courtly motion
| of his hand towards that potentate; whose
| recommendation is actually much more import
son like myself, will testify in their behalf
| sure
| THE worshipful the Mayor said Mr. Datch-
cry, with low bow, places me under in
finite obligation"
Very good people, sir. Mr.. and Mrs. Tope,"
said Mr.. Sapsea, with condescension. Very
| good opinions. Very well behaved Very re-
spectful. Much approved by the Dean and Chap
ter"
may indeed be proud. / would ask His Honor
Of might be permitted whether there are not
many objects of great interest in the city which
is under his benehcent sway?''
I'VE are, sir" returned Mr.. Sapsea, IAN
| ancient city. and an ecclesiastical city. We
| are a constitutional city. it becomes such
a city to be. and we uphold and maintain our
| glorious privileges.
His Honor" said Mr. Datchery, bowling.
| inspires me with desire to know more of the
city. and confirms me in my inclination to end
| my days the city
Retired from the Army. sir?'' suggested
Mr.. Sapsea.
His Honor the Mayor does me to much
! credit" returned Mr.. hatchery.
| Navy, sr?' suggested Mr.. SapSea.
Again" repeated Mr. Datchery. His Honor
| the Mayor does me too much credit"
| Diplomacy is a fine profession" said Mr.
| Sapsea, a general remark.
There. l confess. His Honor the Mayor is
| an ingenious smile and bow; even a diplomats
| bird must fall TO such a gun"
Now this very soothing. Here was a
gentleman OF a great not 70 say grand.