J. J. Bell

Name: The Misadventures of Joseph — An Intrusion of Youth
Author: J. J. Bell

The Misadventures of Joseph — An Intrusion of Youth (1914)

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“The Misadventures of Joseph — An Intrusion of Youth”, published in 1914, is a work by J. J. Bell. It explores elements such as McFadyen, Redhorn and Maister Ridhorn.

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — An Intrusion of Youth (1914)

“ Agnes made it plain that she could offer no hope.
"The message said she was sinkin' fast; an', onyway, Mistress McFadyen wudna ha'e gaed to Glesca on chance—twa shillin's an seevenpence return, forbye tuppence for the pier. This dirt maun be terrible bad for yer health, Maister Ridhorn."
The painter did not respond, and Agnes had the wit to refrain from further discussion of the subect now nearest her heart, and to apply all her energies to her domestic labours. Being no politician, she probably reflected that, after all, her actions might speak louder than her words. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — An Intrusion of Youth (1914)

“ Redhorn smoked a cigarette of the worst possible quality and meditated on the pleasantness that had so unexpectedly befallen him.
"My, but youth's a bonny thing," he said to himself. "There's something aboot a young female's kindness that's different frae a' ither human kindnesses. 'Deed, it's worth ha'ein a game leg for—nearly."
On her return Agnes proceeded to tidy up, which is a mild way of putting it, since she began with a general upheaval.
"Here, stop it!" exclaimed the painter. "I canna let ye kill yersel'. It's no' the Spring, onyway!" ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — An Intrusion of Youth (1914)

“ While she got busy, he thoughtfully regarded his glass of physic.
"Youth's a bonny thing," he murmured, "but I'm afraid it's an expensive luxury—espaycially when it's female. Still"—he gulped the dose and pulled a face—"I wudna wonder if it's worth the money." ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — An Intrusion of Youth (1914)

“ I—I'm feelin' kin' o' overwhelmed wi' yer kindness. If ma apprentice, Wullie, hadna been awa' for his holiday, I dare say he wud ha'e been helpin' me."
"I dare say he wud try, but I wud like to see his notion o' puttin' a hoose in order."
"But you're no' gaun to dae that? The place can stan' till Mistress McFadyen comes back. It's no' what ye micht term the acme o' tidiness—it never is; but at ma time o' life a man canna be ower parteec'lar—espaycially when he's a bachelor."
With a swift survey of the room, Agnes said: "I wonder hoo ye can thole it." ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — An Intrusion of Youth (1914)

“ It lasted until the woman, with a wail, said:
"Bid her gang, Maister Ridhorn, bid her gang!"
"Bid her gang, Maister Ridhorn," said Agnes, with a sob. "She canna keep yer hoose nice."
"I've kep' it for twinty year," said Mrs. McFadyen, dread getting the better of resentment. "There's no' a place in Fairport was better kep'—"
"In dirt!"
"Peace, lassie," said Mr. Redhorn, at his wits' end.
"Dae ye want me to gang?" she asked reproachfully. "Ye maun be starvin' for yer breakfast. Look at her! She would let ye starve. She deserves to get the sack!" ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — An Intrusion of Youth (1914)

“ It was not until she had got the fire going and the kettle in position that she explained her presence, and she did so while washing her hands at the sink.
"Mistress McFadyen got word this mornin' that an auld auntie o' hers in Glesca was badly—no' expected to recover, an' so on."
"I'm vexed to hear that," the painter remarked, with that very human sympathy which comes none the less freely along with a sense of personal comfort.
"Oh, ye needna be vexed for her! She's expectin' to be left a heap o' siller—fully a thoosan' pound. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — An Intrusion of Youth (1914)

“ But what—"
"Oh, we'll no' speak aboot disagreeables till ye've had yer breakfast."
Presently she brought the table to his side, and proceeded to serve the modest meal.
"Does Mistress McFadyen cook for ye?" she inquired.
"Na, na; I've aye done that for masel'. She made me a cup o' tea last nicht, efter the doctor had left me, but that was the first time. I manage fine masel', as a rule."
"I'm thinkin' it's an awfu' life ye lead," remarked Agnes. "I never could understan' what a girl wants to get married for, but I see noo what mak's a man keen on it. Dae ye live on tinned things?" ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — An Intrusion of Youth (1914)

“ Redhorn; "but I confess tinned things is handy for a man in ma poseetion. My! ye've made this egg rale nice, A—Agnes! I ha'ena tasted as nice a egg since ma mither biled me yin, thirty year back."
After a glance of suspicion, Agnes permitted herself to look gratified.
"I wonder what ye wud like for yer dinner?" she said tentatively. "I can cook onything as long as it's no' ower fancy."
"A chop?" suggested the painter, off his guard. Within the moment, however, he was protesting that he could not allow her to do anything further for him. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — An Intrusion of Youth (1914)

“ She tell't me to mind ma ain business. Oh, she was gey angry. But I tell't her to keep her hair on, an' asked her if she wud gi'e me the job. At that she looked roun' to see if there was naebody else she could gi'e the job to, but seemin'ly there wasna, an' by this time the boat was at the pier. ”

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