The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19
XII.
A NIGHT WITH D

towards evening, and finds the contemplation of
his own profuncity becoming a little monotonous
in spite of the vastness of the subject, he often
takes an airing in the Cathedral Close and
thereabout. He likes TO pass the churchyard
with a swelling air Of proprietorship. and to
encourage in his breast a sort Of benignant-
landlord feeling. in that he has been bountiful
towards the meritiorioGs tenant. Mrs. Sapsea,
and has publicly given her a prize. He likes to
see a stray face or two looking in through the
ratings. and perhaps reading his inscription.
Should he meet a stranger coming from the
churchyard with quick step he is morally con-
WINGED that the stranger is with a blush re-
tiring,' as fundamentally directed.
Mr.. Sapsea's Importance has received en-
hancement, for he has become mayor of Clois-
terkam- Without mayors. and many Of them.
It cannot be disputed that the whole frame
work Of society-Mr. Sapsea is confident that he
invented the forcible n~gure-would fall to pieces.
Mayors have been knighted for going up with
addresses: explosive machines intrepidly dis
charging shot and shell into the English Gram
mar. Mr.. Sapsca may 'go up" with an ad-
dress. Rise, Sir Thomas Sapsea! OF such is
the salt Of the earth.
Mr.. Sapsea has improved the acquaintance of
Mr.. Jasper. since their first meeting to partake
Of port, epitaph, backgammon, beef, and salad.
Mr.. Sapsea has been received at the gatehouse
N~E%N1AA . 1AA VA 1aN 01laEAbn
Mr.. Jasper seated himself at the piano, and
sang to him. tickling his
enough to present a considerable area of tick
ling. What Mr.. Sapsea likes in that young
man. is that he is always ready TO profit by the
wisdom of his elders, and that he is sound. sir.
at the core. In proof Of which, he sang 10 Mr..
Sapsea that evening. no kickshaw ditties, favor
ties with national enemies, but gave him the
genuine George the Third home-brewed; ex-
/ hDrffpu hin, foC sEr~- I~o-o I,,-sN -.
to a smashed condition all other islands but
this island. and all continents. peninsulas. 18th
muses., promOntories, and other geographical
forms of land soever, besides sweeping the seas
in ali directions. In short. he rendered it pretty
clear that Providence made a distinct mistake
IN originating so small a nation Of hearts Of
oak. and so many other verminous peoples.
Mr.. Sepsea, walking slowly this moist even
ing near the churchyard with his hands behind
him, on the lookout for a blushing and retiring
stranger, turns a corner, and comes instead into
the goodly presence Of the Dean, conversinr
with the Verger and Mr.. Jasper. Mr.. Sapsea
makes his obeisance. and is instantly stricken
for more ecclesiastical than any Archbishop of
York or Canterbury.
"You are evidently going to write a book
about us. Mr. Jasper quoth the Dean; Ito
write a book about US. Well We are very
ancient. and we ought to make a good book.
We n not 50 Iiculy endowed In possessions as
In age; but perhaps you VIII put that in your
book. among other things. and call attention to
our wrongs"
Mr.. Tope. as in duty bound, is greatly en-
tertained by this.
Il really have no intention at all, sir" replies
Jasper. "of turning author or archaeologist. II
is but a whim of mine. And even for my within.
Mr.. Sapesa here is more accountable than I am"
How so, Mr.. Mayor says the Dean, with a
nod of good-natured recognition of his Fetch.
How is that, Mr.. Mayor
Il Am not aware" MI. Sapsea remarks. look
ing about him for ~orma Ito what the
Very Reverend the Dean does me the honor of
referring" And then falls to studying his
original in minute points of detail.
'Durdles,'' Mr.. Tope hints.
Ayr the Dean echoes; "Durdles, Durdlesr 20
THE truth is, SIR explains Jasper, that nv
curiosity in the man was first really stimulated
by Mr.. Sapesa. Mr.. Sapesa's knowledge of man
kind and power Of drawing out whatever is re-
cluse or odd around him, first led to my bestow-
ing a second thought upon the man: though Of
would not be surprised by this, Mr.. Dean If
you hac seen Mr.. Sapsea deal with him in his
"oht' cried Sapsea. picking up the bali
thrown 10 him with ~ineffapie compiacency and
BEN refers to . that rs ydaIne very reverend the
Durdles and Mr.. Jasper together. 1 regard
Durdles as a character"
skilIful touches you turn inside out" says Jas
Nay. not quite that, returns the numbering
auctioneer. Il may have a little influence over
acter, perhaps. The Very Reverend the Dean
Will please TO bear in mind that 1 have seen
hind the Dean, to inspect his coat-buttons.
Well" says the Dean, looking about him to
see what has become of his copyist: Il hope.
acknowledge OF Durdles to the good p pTapS an of
respected ChOir-Master's neck; We cannon cam a afl
ford it; his head and voice are much too vaiu-
Mr. Tope is again highly entertained. and.
having fallen into respectful commissions of
importing that surely any gentleman would
deem it a pleasure and an honor to have his
neck broken In return for such a compliment
~ viii take it upon myself. sir" observes
neck. 1 will tell Durdles 70 be careful Of il.
endangered he inquiries. looking about him
i with magnificent patronage.
Durdiess among the tombs, Tault shPf fo Q with With
ruins" returns Jasper. You remember sug-
costing. when you brought us together. that. as
a lover of the picturesque, it might be worth my
Il remember replies the auctioneer And
the solemn idiot really believes that he does
remember.
have had Some day rambies with WINS the ' extraord ~
nary old fellow, and we are to make a moon
iEH And d0h Rere he is,S s syPiG tRe pea tonight"
Durdles, with his dlnner-bundle in his hand.
II DtLGlQ SlOutHlnk towards them
PGiis ON his nei hat. ann is G sioaebI5r t d%a Dean an, he e
under his arm, when Mr.. Sapsea stops him
Mind you take care OF my friend" is the
injunction Mr.. Sapsea lays upon him.
what friend o yourn is dead?' asks Dur
dies. NO orders have come in for any friend
o yodrn."
Il mean my live friend there
on HIM says Durdles. He can take care
Of himself, can Mister J%arsper."
But DO you take care OF him, too saws
Sapsea.
Whom Durdles Ohere being command in his
tone) surlily surveys from head to foot.
With submission 10 his Reverence the Dean
If you'll mind what concerns YOU, Mr.. Sapsea
Durdies he'll mind what concerns him"
You're out OF temper says Mr.. Sapsea
winling 10 the company to observe how,
smoothly he will manage him. MY friend con.
Germs me. an6 Mr. Jasper is my friend. And
you are my friend
Don't you get into a bad habit OF boas,-
ing" retorts Durdles, with q grave cautionarv
nod It'll grow upon YOU"
You are out OF temper" says Sapsea again,
4 own to it, returns Durdles; u don't like
liber ties"
Mr.. sapsea winks a third wink to the com
pany. as who should say: Il think You will
agree with me that I have settled his bnsfnassa -
and stalks out Of the controversy.
Durdles then gives the Dean a good even
ing, and adding. as he puts his hat on. You'll
when you want me; I'm a-Going home To Glen
myself" soon slouches out Of sight. This goin,
home to clean himself Is one % the mans in
comprehensive compromises with inexOrab Ie
facts. he. and his hat, and his boots and hfu
clothes. never showing any trace OF cleaning Nm,
being uniformly in one condition Of dust am
grit.
with specks OF light, and running at a great
rate W and down his little ladder with ma,
obfect-his little ladder under the sacred shaGou
Of whose Inconvenience generations had grown