Of the sources of this new interest time must inform
us.
"Well, well, Warham," at length exclaimed the uncle, in a tone that
seemed meant to close the discussion of a topic which his nephew now
appeared mischievously bent to thrust upon him, "you will return
to Kentucky in the fall. Take Charlemont in your route. Stop a
week there. It will do you no harm. Possibly you may procure some
clients--may, indeed, include it in your tour of practice--at all
events, you will not be unprofitably employed if you come to see
the village and the people with MY eyes, which, I doubt not, you
will in time."
"In time, perhaps, I may. It is well that you do not insist upon
any hurried convictions. Were I at your years uncle mine," continued
the other irreverently, "I should no doubt see with your eyes, and
possibly feel with your desires. Then, no doubt, I shall acquire
a taste for warmingpans and nightcaps--shall look for landscapes
rather than lands--shall see nothing but innocence among the young,
and resignation and religion among the old; and fancy, in every
aged pair of bumpkins that I see, a Darby and Joan, with perpetual
peace at their fireside, though they may both happen to lie there
drunk on apple-brandy.
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