But the introduction of this youth to public notice was somewhat curious.

It is said, that having a large party of _bon vivants_ to dine with him, on sitting down to table, and taking the cover off one of the dishes, a plump and smiling infant appeared.

A sweet little _Cupid_ by -- --! (exclaimed his lordship) I'll be his father!--I'll take care of him!--call Rose, and tell her to look out for a nurse for him.

Thus taking upon himself the character of parent and protector as well as parson.

Young _Cupid_ was christened in libations of claret, and furnished a fund of amusement for the evening.