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the operation , would have been as Eamo Samee balanced the donkey , on his nose . Early next morning , Mr . Johnson was on his way to the owner of Madame Vestris , paid the stipulated price with the produce of Phil's bill , and in the course of the next day , had her conveyed to Simpson Hall , with a polite note , requesting Phil ' s acceptance of her as a small token of

Ms affectionate regard , & c , & c . The old people were delighted , and amazed at the valuable gift , and took it as an unerring proof of the great wealth of the Johnsons . Phil himself was almost insane with joy ; he rushed to Elysium , folded father and daughter alternately in Ms brawny arms , and even ventured to imprint a kiss on the lips of the more than half-willing Lavinia , believing that to

her he was indebted for the much desired treasure . The Colonel ' s cautions were now looked upon as prejudices . Phil , in his frantic joy , was ready to marry , or do any other dreadful act ; the kind , and good Liyy ' s disinterested generosity had overpowered him , and had overcome any little doubt or objection that lingered in Mr . Simpson ' s mind from the hints of his brother .

" The auld folk soon gied then consent . " The necessary settlements were prepared by Mi . Johnson ' s solicitor , the marriage ceremony was quietly performed in the little parish church , and before the Colonel ' s fit of gout had fully ripened to its climax , Mr . and Mrs . Phil Simpson , and suite , ivere enjoying the beautiful scenery at a chateauclose by the lovely lake of Geneva .

, Mr . Johnson contrived to make himself trustee to the settlement on his daughter , and obtained a general power of attorney to act as agent , ousting a gentleman of long , and well-tried integrity , who had acted in that capacity for years , to the satisfaction of all parties . Old Simpson was a rigid economist , or what is commonly called a miser , ancl gladly consented ! to transfer the agency to Ms new kinsman , Avho most generously

consented to discharge all the duties , without fee or reward . Some persons are too clever ; Mr . Johnson turned out to be one of those who occasionally overshoot the mark ; a long term of successful rascality often tends to make men forget the caution , ancl prudence , by winch they have so long succeeded , and tempts tbem to acts of such recklessness that they become entangled in their own snares .

He attempted too much , and suddenly became so bold and unscrupulous iu his new stewardship , as to alarm Mr . Simpson , and disgust the tenantry . The fee simple of Elysium was to be purchased , as a graceful addition to the Simpson estates ; new wings to both mansions were projected , and operations on a grand scale commenced to carry them out ; the old servants were displaced by new ones , to the great annoyance of Mr . and

Mrs . Simpson , who began to feel their situation most uncomfortable . On the return of Phil , and his wife , from their honeymoon tour , balls , routs , and fetes , followed in quick succession ; the old friends of the Simpsons met with such cold receptions from the bride , that they dropped off one by one , until none were to be seen at the banquets but bearded red-

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OUR CHARITIES. Article 1
FREEMASONRY IN ENGLAND. Article 3
MASONIC REMINISCENCES. Article 11
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 19
PROVINCIAL LODGES. Article 26
ROYAL ARCH. Article 39
SCOTLAND. Article 42
FREEMASONRY IN INDIA. Article 45
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 46
SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR OCTOBER. Article 47
OBITUARY. Article 51
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Masonic Reminiscences.

the operation , would have been as Eamo Samee balanced the donkey , on his nose . Early next morning , Mr . Johnson was on his way to the owner of Madame Vestris , paid the stipulated price with the produce of Phil's bill , and in the course of the next day , had her conveyed to Simpson Hall , with a polite note , requesting Phil ' s acceptance of her as a small token of

Ms affectionate regard , & c , & c . The old people were delighted , and amazed at the valuable gift , and took it as an unerring proof of the great wealth of the Johnsons . Phil himself was almost insane with joy ; he rushed to Elysium , folded father and daughter alternately in Ms brawny arms , and even ventured to imprint a kiss on the lips of the more than half-willing Lavinia , believing that to

her he was indebted for the much desired treasure . The Colonel ' s cautions were now looked upon as prejudices . Phil , in his frantic joy , was ready to marry , or do any other dreadful act ; the kind , and good Liyy ' s disinterested generosity had overpowered him , and had overcome any little doubt or objection that lingered in Mr . Simpson ' s mind from the hints of his brother .

" The auld folk soon gied then consent . " The necessary settlements were prepared by Mi . Johnson ' s solicitor , the marriage ceremony was quietly performed in the little parish church , and before the Colonel ' s fit of gout had fully ripened to its climax , Mr . and Mrs . Phil Simpson , and suite , ivere enjoying the beautiful scenery at a chateauclose by the lovely lake of Geneva .

, Mr . Johnson contrived to make himself trustee to the settlement on his daughter , and obtained a general power of attorney to act as agent , ousting a gentleman of long , and well-tried integrity , who had acted in that capacity for years , to the satisfaction of all parties . Old Simpson was a rigid economist , or what is commonly called a miser , ancl gladly consented ! to transfer the agency to Ms new kinsman , Avho most generously

consented to discharge all the duties , without fee or reward . Some persons are too clever ; Mr . Johnson turned out to be one of those who occasionally overshoot the mark ; a long term of successful rascality often tends to make men forget the caution , ancl prudence , by winch they have so long succeeded , and tempts tbem to acts of such recklessness that they become entangled in their own snares .

He attempted too much , and suddenly became so bold and unscrupulous iu his new stewardship , as to alarm Mr . Simpson , and disgust the tenantry . The fee simple of Elysium was to be purchased , as a graceful addition to the Simpson estates ; new wings to both mansions were projected , and operations on a grand scale commenced to carry them out ; the old servants were displaced by new ones , to the great annoyance of Mr . and

Mrs . Simpson , who began to feel their situation most uncomfortable . On the return of Phil , and his wife , from their honeymoon tour , balls , routs , and fetes , followed in quick succession ; the old friends of the Simpsons met with such cold receptions from the bride , that they dropped off one by one , until none were to be seen at the banquets but bearded red-

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