J. J. Bell

Name: The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings
Author: J. J. Bell

The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings (1914)

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“The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings”, published in 1914, is a work by J. J. Bell. It explores elements such as Redhorn, Willie and Jingoes.

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings (1914)

“ Only once did he venture to refer to Jingoes, and then Mr. Redhorn cut him short, requesting him to forget forthwith that such things existed in this unhappy world, or words to that effect. And there were no more invitations to tea or a game of draughts. It is to the credit of Willie McWattie that he nourished no resentment. Youth does not, as a rule, dwell upon the memories of past benefits, and it is highly doubtful whether Willie gave a minute's reflection to the many kindnesses, numerous pardons, and all the patient treatment received of his master during his apprenticeship. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings (1914)

“ Willie was not unaccustomed to his employer's fits of moodiness—indeed, they had been fairly frequent during the past two months—but the prolongation of the present spell was becoming too much for his patience. He shuffled his feet softly, cleared his throat, and remarked:
"It's gettin' near the New Year."
The clock ticked a dozen times ere Mr. Redhorn signified that he had heard.
"Ay," he breathed heavily. "As ye say, Wullie, it's gettin' near the New Year—a season o' gloomy reflections an' dire forebodin's. Ay!" His hand slid down and rested on his nose, covering his eyes. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings (1914)

“ Ma character forbye ma money is gone—completely went!"
"But if ye ha'ena been bettin' on horses, Maister Ridhorn," said the boy, "I'll sune let Danks an' the rest ken they're tellin' falsehoods. An' even if ye had been tryin' yer luck, I wud sune let them see—"
"Whisht, laddie—I ken ye're loyal, but—"
"I'll gang noo an' tell Danks—"
"Na, na!" the painter cried hastily. "Let well alone—nae matter hoo bad it is. In this case the truth isna muckle better nor what they imagine aboot me. Hoo am I to explain it to ye?" Mr. Redhorn stroked his nose.
"What's Jingoes, onyway?" Willie inquired. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings (1914)

“ Willie paused in the act of raising the tumbler to his lips. "I wud like fine to see ye mak' a hunderd pound, Maister Ridhorn," he said.
Mr. Redhorn put up his hand. "Whisht, laddie! Forget what I've tell't ye. I had to tell somebody, an' it seemed there was naebody but you.... Fetch the draughts."
Whether or not Mr. Redhorn's confession benefited his soul, it did not appear to have any improving effect on his spirits. As the days passed he became more melancholy, more irritable, and, what chiefly disturbed the mind of his apprentice, more given to long fits of silence. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings (1914)

“ Redhorn's depression, it was far from being entirely due to the depression of Jingoes. To lose money was as little agreeable to the painter as it is to most men, but to lose reputation was a still more serious calamity. The thought of his neighbours regarding him as a "sportsman" rankled horribly. He might just as well, he acknowledged bitterly to himself, have put his money on horses ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings (1914)

“ Strong!" cried Mr. Redhorn. His eyes found the place. "Criftens! Here, laddie! Quick! I canna see proper. What feegures is these?"
Willie went to his side. "A 'one' an' a 'half' —three-ha'-pence."
"Na, na!" It was a shout of glee. "It's one an' a half, richt enough, but it means one an' a half pounds—one pound, ten-thirty shillin's! Jingoes is up!—boomin'!" A succession of sneezes checked his excitement. "I'll sell the morn," he said more calmly. "An' that'll be near five an' twinty pound o' profit unless they gang up furder, an' then it'll be mair. Man, Wullie, is that no' splendid?" ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings (1914)

“ Ma emotion on lookin' at the paper the nicht was due to the fac' that Jingoes is doon anither eighteenpence. Of course that statement conveys naething whatever to you."
"I'm sure I dinna ken what ye're gas—speakin' aboot," said Willie, a little irritably. "Ha'e ye been bettin' on horses?"
"What!" Mr. Redhorn sat up.
"Weel," said Willie, abashed, "that's what they're sayin' aboot ye in Fairport."
"Wha's sayin' it? Wha dares to say that aboot me?"
"Danks, the fishmonger, an'—an' everybody."
Mr. Redhorn gasped. "An' dae you think I'm bettin' on horses, Wullie McWattie? ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings (1914)

“ Then Maister McCorkindale tell't me a lang story aboot Jingoe shares bein' the best in the market. They hadna commenced boomin' then, but they was expected to commence at ony moment. 'Buy Jingoes,' says he, 'an ye'll never regret it!' 'By Jingo,' says I, 'I'll eat ma hat first!'"
"Weel, ye had him that time, onyway," remarked the apprentice, checking a yawn.
Mr. Redhorn shook his head. "Wud ye believe me, Wullie, the man persuaded me agin ma better judgment! It took time, but he done it! ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings (1914)

“ Weel, to tell ye the honest truth, Wullie—for it's nae excuse to say I lost ma heid—I thought if I could mak' twinty pound off the Jingoes, it wud pay for the bad debt that a certain gentleman let me in for at the beginnin' o' the year. Moreover, it's been a rotten bad year, takin' it a' roun': naething but petty jobs, an' no' enough o' them. Trade's been poorer nor I can mind. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Five and Thirty Shillings (1914)

“ But if I dinna sell them I'll maybe loss ma fifty pound. On the ither hand, McCorkindale says their time's comin', an', if I haud on, I'll mak' a hunderd pound profit. My! it's an awfu' quandary to be in, laddie. ”

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