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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 Excerpt: ... I chose four myrtles, four jessamines, four red-roses, and four such beautiful white rosetrees! But they would not sell them for less than a guinea-and-a-half; and, although they are such loves, I would not allow him to give so much for them. A guinea-and-a-half again, indeed! That would be too much. Too much, exclaimed the Captain; by the Powers! and I think so too. He had better save his money for the occasion. Again Damper whispered his friend to bed. Well, said Betsy, I have such a passion for flowers, that scatter the road with them and I'm sure it would lead to my heart. Gingerly's countenance brightened. Come, t-aid he to Damper, (at the same time rubbing his hands, ) I will go to bed. He wished good night generally. Good night to you, Mister--Hob-nail, said he to his rival; and brought up with a significant Ahem! But no effect was produced by the perpetration of this heart-breaking ridicule. Good night, Mr. Ginjawbread, replied Robnill, and there was a general laugh. Utterly confused, bowing very low, placing his hand upon his heart, and attempting to look--a look!--he stammered forth, May light slum--Miss Bet--I mean Miss Eliz--Miss--May your downy pil--Oh! Miss Bets--goo--good afternoon. He left the room; and as he closed the door he fancied he heard a titter, and something about sheep's eyes. When he had reached his room, he rang for a servant, to whom he gave particular orders to call him at five o'clock! Seven o'clock of the following morning found Gingerly at M'Seedling's nursery. The plants which had been selected by the charming Miss Betsy Bustle stood in a place apart, exactly as s...

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