"Mother was quite shocked when she heard of it this morning." MR.

STIRN.--"I dare say she was, considering what she pays for the premishes;" (insinuatingly) "you does not know who did it,--eh, Lenny ?" LENNY.--"No, sir; indeed I does not!" MR.

STIRN.--"Well, you see, you can't go to church,--prayers half over by this time.

You recollex that I put them stocks under your 'sponsibility,' and see the way you's done your duty by 'em! I've half a mind to--" Mr.Stirn cast his eyes on the eyes of the stocks.

"Please, sir," began Lenny again, rather frightened.
"No, I won't please; it ben't pleasing at all.