Gardening, walks, rows on the river, and flower-hunts employed the fine days; and for rainy ones, they had house diversions,—some old, some new,—all more or less original. One of these was the "P. C."; for, as secret societies were the fashion, it was thought proper to have one; and, as all of the girls admired Dickens, they called themselves the Pickwick Club. With a few interruptions, they had kept this up for a year, and met every Saturday evening in the big garret, on which occasions the ceremonies were as follows: Three chairs were arranged in a row before a table, on which was a lamp, also four white badges, with a big "P. C." in different colors on each, 125 and the weekly newspaper, called "The Pickwick Portfolio10," to which all contributed something; while Jo, who revelled11 in pens and ink, was the editor. At seven o'clock, the four members ascended13 to the club-room, tied their badges round their heads, and took their seats with great solemnity. Meg, as the eldest14, was Samuel Pickwick; Jo, being of a literary turn, Augustus Snodgrass; Beth, because she was round and rosy15, Tracy Tupman, and Amy, who was always trying to do what she couldn't, was Nathaniel Winkle. Pickwick, the president, read the paper, which was filled with original tales, poetry, local news, funny advertisements, and hints, in which they good-naturedly reminded each other of their faults and short-comings.
Mr. Pickwick
On one occasion, Mr. Pickwick put on a pair of spectacles without any glasses, rapped upon the table, hemmed16, and, having stared hard at Mr. Snodgrass, who was tilting17 back in his chair, till he arranged himself properly, began to read:—
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"The Pickwick Portfolio."
MAY 20, 18—
Poet's Corner.
ANNIVERSARY ODE.
Again we meet to celebrate
Our fifty-second anniversary,
In Pickwick Hall, to-night.
We all are here in perfect health,
None gone from our small band;
Again we see each well-known face,
And press each friendly hand.
Our Pickwick, always at his post,
As, spectacles on nose, he reads
Our well-filled weekly sheet.
Although he suffers from a cold,
We joy to hear him speak,
For words of wisdom from him fall,
With elephantine grace,
And beams upon the company,
He struggles 'gainst his lot.
Next our peaceful Tupman comes,
So rosy, plump, and sweet.
Who chokes with laughter at the puns,
And tumbles off his seat.
With every hair in place,
Though he hates to wash his face.
The year is gone, we still unite
To joke and laugh and read,
And tread the path of literature
That doth to glory lead.
Our club unbroken be,
On the useful, gay "P. C."
A. Snodgrass.
THE MASKED MARRIAGE.
A TALE OF VENICE.
Gondola32 after gondola swept up to the marble steps, and left its lovely load to swell33 the brilliant throng34 that filled the stately halls of Count de Adelon. Knights35 and ladies, elves and pages, monks36 and flower-girls, all mingled37 gayly in the dance. Sweet voices and rich melody filled the air; and so with mirth and music the masquerade went on.
127 "Has your Highness seen the Lady Viola to-night?" asked a gallant38 troubadour of the fairy queen who floated down the hall upon his arm.
"Yes; is she not lovely, though so sad! Her dress is well chosen, too, for in a week she weds39 Count Antonio, whom she passionately40 hates."
"By my faith, I envy him. Yonder he comes, arrayed like a bridegroom, except the black mask. When that is off we shall see how he regards the fair maid whose heart he cannot win, though her stern father bestows42 her hand," returned the troubadour.
"'Tis whispered that she loves the young English artist who haunts her steps, and is spurned43 by the old count," said the lady, as they joined the dance.
The revel12 was at its height when a priest appeared, and, withdrawing the young pair to an alcove44 hung with purple velvet45, he motioned them to kneel. Instant silence fell upon the gay throng; and not a sound, but the dash of fountains or the rustle46 of orange-groves sleeping in the moonlight, broke the hush47, as Count de Adelon spoke48 thus:—
"My lords and ladies, pardon the ruse49 by which I have gathered you here to witness the marriage of my daughter. Father, we wait your services."
All eyes turned toward the bridal party, and a low murmur50 of amazement51 went through the throng, for neither bride nor groom41 removed their masks. Curiosity and wonder possessed52 all hearts, but respect restrained all tongues till the holy rite was over. Then the eager spectators gathered round the count, demanding an explanation.
"Gladly would I give it if I could; but I only know that it was the whim53 of my timid Viola, and I yielded to it. Now, my children, let the play end. Unmask, and receive my blessing30."
But neither bent54 the knee; for the young bridegroom replied, in a tone that startled all listeners, as the mask fell, disclosing the noble face of Ferdinand Devereux, the artist lover; and, leaning on the breast where now flashed the star of an English earl, was the lovely Viola, radiant with joy and beauty.
"My lord, you scornfully bade me claim your daughter when I could boast as high a name and vast a fortune as the Count Antonio. I can do more; for even your ambitious soul cannot refuse the Earl of Devereux and De Vere, when he gives his ancient name and boundless55 wealth in return for the beloved hand of this fair lady, now my wife."
The count stood like one changed to stone; and, turning to the bewildered crowd, Ferdinand added, with a gay smile of triumph, "To you, my gallant friends, I can only wish that your wooing may prosper as mine has done; and that you may all win as fair a bride as I have, by this masked marriage."
S. Pickwick.
Why is the P. C. like the Tower of Babel? It is full of unruly members.
THE HISTORY OF A SQUASH.
Once upon a time a farmer planted a little seed in his garden, and after a while it sprouted56 and became a vine, and bore many squashes. One day in October, when they were ripe, he picked one and took it to market. A grocer-man bought and put it in his shop. That same morning, a little girl, in a brown hat and blue dress, with a round face and snub nose, went and bought it for her mother. She lugged57 it home, cut it up, and boiled it in the big pot; mashed58 some of it, with salt and butter, for dinner; and to the rest she added a pint59 of milk, two eggs, four spoons of sugar, nutmeg, 128 and some crackers60; put it in a deep dish, and baked it till it was brown and nice; and next day it was eaten by a family named March.
T. Tupman.
Mr. Pickwick, Sir:—
I address you upon the subject of sin the sinner I mean is a man named Winkle who makes trouble in his club by laughing and sometimes won't write his piece in this fine paper I hope you will pardon his badness and let him send a French fable61 because he can't write out of his head as he has so many lessons to do and no brains in future I will try to take time by the fetlock and prepare some work which will be all commy la fo that means all right I am in haste as it is nearly school time
Yours respectably,
N. Winkle.
[The above is a manly62 and handsome acknowledgment of past misdemeanors. If our young friend studied punctuation63, it would be well.]
A SAD ACCIDENT.
On Friday last, we were startled by a violent shock in our basement, followed by cries of distress64. On rushing, in a body, to the cellar, we discovered our beloved President prostrate65 upon the floor, having tripped and fallen while getting wood for domestic purposes. A perfect scene of ruin met our eyes; for in his fall Mr. Pickwick had plunged66 his head and shoulders into a tub of water, upset a keg of soft soap upon his manly form, and torn his garments badly. On being removed from this perilous67 situation, it was discovered that he had suffered no injury but several bruises68; and, we are happy to add, is now doing well.
Ed.
THE PUBLIC BEREAVEMENT69.
It is our painful duty to record the sudden and mysterious disappearance70 of our cherished friend, Mrs. Snowball Pat Paw. This lovely and beloved cat was the pet of a large circle of warm and admiring friends; for her beauty attracted all eyes, her graces and virtues71 endeared her to all hearts, and her loss is deeply felt by the whole community.
When last seen, she was sitting at the gate, watching the butcher's cart; and it is feared that some villain72, tempted73 by her charms, basely stole her. Weeks have passed, but no trace of her has been discovered; and we relinquish74 all hope, tie a black ribbon to her basket, set aside her dish, and weep for her as one lost to us forever.
A sympathizing friend sends the following gem:—
FOR S. B. PAT PAW.
We mourn the loss of our little pet,
And sigh o'er her hapless fate,
For never more by the fire she'll sit,
Nor play by the old green gate.
The little grave where her infant sleeps,
But o'er her grave we may not weep,
We know not where it may be.
Her empty bed, her idle ball,
Will never see her more;
No gentle tap, no loving purr
Is heard at the parlor-door.
129 Another cat comes after her mice,
A cat with a dirty face;
But she does not hunt as our darling did,
Nor play with her airy grace.
Her stealthy paws tread the very hall
Where Snowball used to play,
But she only spits at the dogs our pet
She is useful and mild, and does her best,
But she is not fair to see;
And we cannot give her your place, dear,
Nor worship her as we worship thee.
A. S.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Miss Oranthy Bluggage, the accomplished78 Strong-Minded Lecturer, will deliver her famous Lecture on "Woman and Her Position," at Pickwick Hall, next Saturday Evening, after the usual performances.
A Weekly Meeting will be held at Kitchen Place, to teach young ladies how to cook. Hannah Brown will preside; and all are invited to attend.
The Dustpan Society will meet on Wednesday next, and parade in the upper story of the Club House. All members to appear in uniform and shoulder their brooms at nine precisely79.
Mrs. Beth Bouncer will open her new assortment80 of Doll's Millinery next week. The latest Paris Fashions have arrived, and orders are respectfully solicited81.
A New Play will appear at the Barnville Theatre, in the course of a few weeks, which will surpass anything ever seen on the American stage. "The Greek Slave, or Constantine the Avenger," is the name of this thrilling drama!!!
HINTS.
If S. P. didn't use so much soap on his hands, he wouldn't always be late at breakfast. A. S. is requested not to whistle in the street. T. T. please don't forget Amy's napkin. N. W. must not fret82 because his dress has not nine tucks.
WEEKLY REPORT.
Meg—Good.
Jo—Bad.
Beth—Very good.
Amy—Middling.
130 As the President finished reading the paper (which I beg leave to assure my readers is a bona fide copy of one written by bona fide girls once upon a time), a round of applause followed, and then Mr. Snodgrass rose to make a proposition.
"Mr. President and gentlemen," he began, assuming a parliamentary attitude and tone, "I wish to propose the admission of a new member,—one who highly deserves the honor, would be deeply grateful for it, and would add immensely to the spirit of the club, the literary value of the paper, and be no end jolly and nice. I propose Mr. Theodore Laurence as an honorary member of the P. C. Come now, do have him."
Jo's sudden change of tone made the girls laugh; but all looked rather anxious, and no one said a word, as Snodgrass took his seat.
"We'll put it to vote," said the President. "All in favor of this motion please to manifest it by saying 'Ay.'"
A loud response from Snodgrass, followed, to everybody's surprise, by a timid one from Beth.
"Contrary minded say 'No.'"
Meg and Amy were contrary minded; and Mr. Winkle rose to say, with great elegance83, "We don't wish any boys; they only joke and bounce about. This is a ladies' club, and we wish to be private and proper."
"I'm afraid he'll laugh at our paper, and make fun of us afterward," observed Pickwick, pulling the little curl on her forehead, as she always did when doubtful.
Up rose Snodgrass, very much in earnest. "Sir, I give you my word as a gentleman, Laurie won't do anything of the sort. He likes to write, and he'll give a tone to our contributions, and keep us from being sentimental84, don't you see? We can do so little for him, and he does so much for us, I think the least we can do is to offer him a place here, and make him welcome if he comes."
This artful allusion85 to benefits conferred brought Tupman to his feet, looking as if he had quite made up his mind.
"Yes, we ought to do it, even if we are afraid. I say he may come, and his grandpa, too, if he likes."
This spirited burst from Beth electrified86 the club, and Jo left her 131 seat to shake hands approvingly. "Now then, vote again. Everybody remember it's our Laurie, and say 'Ay!'" cried Snodgrass excitedly.
"Ay! ay! ay!" replied three voices at once.
"Good! Bless you! Now, as there's nothing like 'taking time by the fetlock,' as Winkle characteristically observes, allow me to present the new member;" and, to the dismay of the rest of the club, Jo threw open the door of the closet, and displayed Laurie sitting on a rag-bag, flushed and twinkling with suppressed laughter.
Jo threw open the door of the closet
"You rogue87! you traitor88! Jo, how could you?" cried the three 132 girls, as Snodgrass led her friend triumphantly89 forth90; and, producing both a chair and a badge, installed him in a jiffy.
"The coolness of you two rascals91 is amazing," began Mr. Pickwick, trying to get up an awful frown, and only succeeding in producing an amiable92 smile. But the new member was equal to the occasion; and, rising, with a grateful salutation to the Chair, said, in the most engaging manner, "Mr. President and ladies,—I beg pardon, gentlemen,—allow me to introduce myself as Sam Weller, the very humble93 servant of the club."
"Good! good!" cried Jo, pounding with the handle of the old warming-pan on which she leaned.
"My faithful friend and noble patron," continued Laurie, with a wave of the hand, "who has so flatteringly presented me, is not to be blamed for the base stratagem94 of to-night. I planned it, and she only gave in after lots of teasing."
"Come now, don't lay it all on yourself; you know I proposed the cupboard," broke in Snodgrass, who was enjoying the joke amazingly.
"Never you mind what she says. I'm the wretch95 that did it, sir," said the new member, with a Welleresque nod to Mr. Pickwick. "But on my honor, I never will do so again, and henceforth dewote myself to the interest of this immortal96 club."
"I merely wish to say, that as a slight token of my gratitude99 for the honor done me, and as a means of promoting friendly relations between adjoining nations, I have set up a post-office in the hedge in the lower corner of the garden; a fine, spacious100 building, with padlocks on the doors, and every convenience for the mails,—also the females, if I may be allowed the expression. It's the old martin-house; but I've stopped up the door, and made the roof open, so it will hold all sorts of things, and save our valuable time. Letters, manuscripts, books, and bundles can be passed in there; and, as each nation has a key, it will be uncommonly101 nice, I fancy. Allow me to 133 present the club key; and, with many thanks for your favor, take my seat."
Great applause as Mr. Weller deposited a little key on the table, and subsided102; the warming-pan clashed and waved wildly, and it was some time before order could be restored. A long discussion followed, and every one came out surprising, for every one did her best; so it was an unusually lively meeting, and did not adjourn103 till a late hour, when it broke up with three shrill104 cheers for the new member.
No one ever regretted the admittance of Sam Weller, for a more devoted105, well-behaved, and jovial member no club could have. He certainly did add "spirit" to the meetings, and "a tone" to the paper; for his orations106 convulsed his hearers, and his contributions were excellent, being patriotic107, classical, comical, or dramatic, but never sentimental. Jo regarded them as worthy108 of Bacon, Milton, or Shakespeare; and remodelled109 her own works with good effect, she thought.
The P. O. was a capital little institution, and flourished wonderfully, for nearly as many queer things passed through it as through the real office. Tragedies and cravats110, poetry and pickles111, garden-seeds and long letters, music and gingerbread, rubbers, invitations, scoldings and puppies. The old gentleman liked the fun, and amused himself by sending odd bundles, mysterious messages, and funny telegrams; and his gardener, who was smitten112 with Hannah's charms, actually sent a love-letter to Jo's care. How they laughed when the secret came out, never dreaming how many love-letters that little post-office would hold in the years to come!
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