Box
numbered
and marked as per margin.
Poe - 5
In the meantime, the noble behavior of "Old Charley Goodfellow," had
doubly endeared him to the honest citizens of the borough. He became
ten times a greater favorite than ever, and, as a natural result of the
hospitality with which he was treated, he relaxed, as it were, perforce,
the extremely parsimonious habits which his poverty had hitherto
impelled him to observe, and very frequently had little reunions at his
own house, when wit and jollity reigned supreme-dampened a little, of
course, by the occasional remembrance of the untoward and melancholy
fate which impended over the nephew of the late lamented bosom friend of
the generous host.
One fine day, this magnanimous old gentleman was agreeably surprised at
the receipt of the following letter:-
Charles Goodfellow, Esq. , Rattleborough
From H. F. B. & Co.
Chat. Mar. A--No. 1. --6 doz. bottles (1/2 Gross)
"Charles Goodfellow, Esquire.
"Dear Sir--In conformity with an order transmitted to our firm about
two months since, by our esteemed correspondent, Mr. Barnabus
Shuttleworthy, we have the honor of forwarding this morning, to your
address, a double box of Chateau-Margaux of the antelope brand, violet
seal.
Box numbered and marked as per margin.
"We remain, sir,
"Your most ob'nt ser'ts,
"HOGGS, FROGS, BOGS, & CO.
"City of--, June 21, 18--.
"P. S. --The box will reach you by wagon, on the day after your receipt
of this letter. Our respects to Mr. Shuttleworthy.
"H. , F. , B. , & CO. "
The fact is, that Mr. Goodfellow had, since the death of Mr.
Shuttleworthy, given over all expectation of ever receiving the promised
Chateau-Margaux; and he, therefore, looked upon it now as a sort
of especial dispensation of Providence in his behalf. He was highly
delighted, of course, and in the exuberance of his joy invited a large
party of friends to a petit souper on the morrow, for the purpose of
broaching the good old Mr.
