The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-29
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gentleman. bachelor Of somewhat &C.
centric disposition. whose ruling pas
sion was for his garden.
This was kept In admirable order
and decorated with a profusiou OF or
naments In the very height O. subur-
ban fashioo--leaden Cupids, slate sun
diais, grottoes O. oyster shells and look
ing glass, heaps or fiints and overburn-
cd bricks denominated rockwork and.
beyond and above all. with magnifi-
cent vase filled with a flaming cluster.
OF fuchsias, geraniums and number
OF plants with brilliant blossoms and
unutterable names which faced the en-
trance.
Here one fine afternoon when the
flowers and reached their acme OF re-
frflgence Mr. Theodore pulled up his
dennet. A powerful pull at the bell
brought a sort Of half groom, half gar
dener. 10 the gate.
Take the mare round to the stable.
put her In a loose box and rub her
down well. I'll come and see her fed
myself In few minutes. None OF you
rascals il to be trusted"
So saying the young gentleman threw
the reins 10 the domestic. marched lei
surely along the broad. brown. sugar
like looking walk. dexterousiy cutting
on here and there an overgrown car
nation with his whip, and enteted the
hall
Giving another tremendous jerk to
the bell wire in passing hs walked into
the dining room. the door OF which
happened 20 be open. took up maya
zine and threw himself at full length
upon the sofa. A tldily dressed maid
servant appeared at his summons.
Bring me glass OF brandy and wa
, ter. my dear. and send Boots"
Boots. brandy and water!" exclalm-
ed the astonished girl.
"You may fetch me a pair OF slippers
yourself II you like, so make haste
and you shall have a kiss when you
come back"
Duped by the authoritative air as
sumed by the visitor Qt would be indie
corous TO suppose another molve) the
attendant disappeared and speedily re-
turned with the slippers. observing, n
pair. but they are masters, and he is
rather particular"
Nonsense! Where's the brandy and
wnterT
'ue never leaves out the spirits, sir;
be always keeps the key in his pocket
"Ie must be n deuced odd sort OF
fellow then. Send him here"
Master Is dressing, sir; he Will be
down directly" And accordingly, aft
er a few minutes, Mr.. made his
appearance In full evening dress.
"My good friend" Commenced Hook,
without raising his eyes from the pa
per- "allow me 20 observe that the
rules Of your establishment are little
inconvenient TO travellers. ! have been
here above a quarter OF an hour and
have not been able 10 get so much as
glass OF brandy and water. Bring
me one Immediately and let me know
what you have for dinner"
IL really beg your pardon" said Old
Mr.. -- as soon as he could find words.
but am quite az loss
so am |. my good man-for a glass
OF brandy and water. Bring that and
another for yourself. and then shall
be happy TO hear whatever you have
TO say"
But. sir, you must permit me to
state
II was never In such detestable
house In my life," exclaimed Hook,
starting up. What do you stand there
for instead of attending to my ortlers7
A I 20 l... fu rsrInn all
night? Bring the brandy and water,
dye hearf"
The old gentleman was struck posi-
/ lively speechless. his face purplcd lie
seemed in imminent peril Of choking
/ with sudden confux OF Ire, indig-
nation and establishment
why, the fellows drunk" pursued
Theodore, "disgraccfully drunk nj this
! time OF day. ana In his own parlor too!
! shall feel II my duty, sir, 20 lay a
statement OF this inexcusable conduct
/ before the bench"
: Mr.. sprang 10 the bell. John
Thomas! Turn this impudent scoun-
4 drel out OF the houser
The arrival OF the servants led 20 an
explanation, Nothing could exceed Mr..
Hooks regret What apology could
be mnde? lie was perfect stranger
70 Sunbury, had been directed 10 the
Flowerpot as the Inn affording the best
accommodation. and on seeing what he
imagined To be a gigantic representa-
ton OF the sign In question at the gar
den gate he had naturally entered and
acted upon this erroneous impression.
This was the unklndest cut Of all. TO
find stranger reclining In full possess
sion OF his sofa aud slippers was bad
enough. but 10 hear the highest achieve
ment OF art he possessed admira-
ton OF himself aud friends and the
envy OF all Sunbury, his darling vase
10 hear this likened TO an alehouse sign
was humiliation which dwarfed into
insigniicance al preceding insults
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