J. J. Bell

Name: The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes
Author: J. J. Bell

The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes (1914)

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“The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes”, published in 1914, is a work by J. J. Bell. It explores elements such as Fairport, Redhorn and Joseph.

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes (1914)

“ I NAMESAKES MR. JOSEPH REDHORN, the Fairport painter, paper-hanger and decorator, as he was given to styling himself, was never in the best of humours when roused from a Saturday afternoon nap; and on this occasion his irritation was not lessened by the discovery of Mr. John McNab, the reputed oldest inhabitant, on the doorstep of his bachelor abode. So far as Joseph's experience went, a visit from Mr. McNab meant little more than a dreary dissertation on the latter's great age and a notable shrinkage in the former's stock of ginger-wine. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes (1914)

“ McNab seated himself, looked about him, grinned and rubbed his hands. "I'm no' gaun to bide a meenute, Joseph. I merely drapped in to bid ye come an' ha'e yer supper wi' us the nicht."
"Aw!" exclaimed Mr. Redhorn, who was more used to entertaining than to being entertained. He stroked his long nose and blinked doubtingly at his visitor.
"I'm no' jokin'," said Mr. McNab. "The auld wife has made a pie, an' I've got a gran' surprise for ye!"
"Weel, I'm sure it's excessively kind o' ye," the painter said, recovering confidence in himself and humanity generally. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes (1914)

“ Redhorn, this is a wild night. What can I do for you?"
"Ay, it's a wild nicht—I cam' to—to consult ye—" Joseph stuck fast.
"The old trouble?"
Joseph shook his head.
"Don't be afraid, man." The doctor smiled encouragingly. "Tooth bothering you?"
"Na; it's no' exac'ly a tooth, doctor," the painter forced himself to reply. "It's sharper than a serpent's tooth—"
The doctor seated himself in the crimson chair and leaned over and took Joseph's wrist. "Let me see your tongue." ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes (1914)

“ Mr. McNab said condescendingly, and quite unconsciously smacked his lips. "Ye'll be wonderin' what that gran' surprise is," he remarked presently.
"'Deed, ay," returned Joseph, who was much afraid it would be something to eat in addition to the pie. "But I'm curbin' ma' curiosity."
Mr. McNab gave a hoarse but happy chuckle. "Ma gran'son Peter an' his wife arrived the day," he announced. "Likewise their offspring."
"D'ye tell me that?" said Mr. Redhorn, from behind a towel. "Is the offspring numerous?" he inquired in a tone of well-feigned interest. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes (1914)

“ McNab created a welcome diversion.
"And noo for the gran' surprise!" he cried. "Joseph, what dae ye think we're for namin' ma great-gran'son?"
"Whisht, man!" said old Mrs. McNab; "ye maun ask Maister Ridhorn's leave first."
"Tits, wife! Ye dinna need to ask leave to pay a man a compliment." He dug the painter in the ribs. "Ma great-gran'son's name is to be Joseph—efter yer noble sel'!"
Mr. Redhorn gasped. "Me!" he cried in dire confusion, as red as a turkey-cock. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes (1914)

“ Mr. Redhorn looked pleased. "Wha was the appreciator o' ma modest creation?"
"I canna mind, but I heard it sure enough. And that reminds me, I was gaun to tell ye, Ridhorn, that the greenhooses up thonder are due a coat o' pent, and I was thinkin' I wud gi'e a hint to Sir Archibald to let you ha'e the job—that is, if ye're wantin' it."
"Man," cried Joseph, "that's exceedin' kind o' ye. I'll be glad to ha'e the job, for the prospec's o' trade in Fairport are no' brilliant at the moment. Thenk ye, thenk ye!" ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes (1914)

“ He lay back in his easy-chair, gazing vacantly yet fixedly at the cigarette of the worst possible quality which he held between his finger and thumb, and which had gone out some minutes ago. He breathed heavily through his long nose. ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes (1914)

“ McNab, "it's terrible warm the day!" He cast a wistful glance in the direction of a certain cupboard.
"It is that," agreed Joseph, turning on the tap. "It's no' the weather for ginger-wine, or I wud—"
"There's a chill in the heat, too," said Mr. MdNab. "If ye was as auld as me—"
"Wud ye try a taste o' ginger-wine, John?"
"Oh, weel, I'm no parteec'lar; but I'll tak' a taste—for comp'ny's sake. I'll wait till ye've feenished washin' yer face." ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes (1914)

“ Joseph meekly protruded the member mentioned.
"Been sticking to plain food?"
"I—I confess I had a bit o' sawmon for a treat the week afore last."
"H'm!"
"I had ma apprentice to his tea that nicht. In confidence, doctor, he ett the majority o' the tin. But he was at his wark the next day."
"H'm!" said the doctor again, and released the patient's wrist. "Tongue's all right and pulse isn't bad. Tell me what you feel wrong with you." ”

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J. J. Bell, The Misadventures of Joseph — Namesakes (1914)

“ Mr. Redhorn sighed. "It's no' that I grudge the puir wee innocents their mugs, but... Aweel, I suppose I should be thenkfu' that the baby born in Fairport the ither day—Finlay Thomson's—was o' the female gender." He paused for a moment. "I consulted the doctor confedentially yesterday, an' it was encouragin' to hear that he had nae prognostications o' further juvenile arrivals afore the Spring. Maybe by that time the name 'Joseph' 'll be oot o' fashion. Of course the doctor couldna guarantee—"
"I've moved," said Willie, a trifle impatiently. ”

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