You will presently perceive that the justling and crowding of the Jobbers to catch a bargain, frequently exceed in disorder the scrambling at the doors of our theatres for an early admission: and sa loud and clamorous at times are the mingled noises of the buyers and sellers, that all distinction of sound is lost in a general uproar." Of this description, Tallyho had an absolute proof in ~314~~ a few minutes, for the mingling variety of voices appeared to leave no space in time for distinguishing either the sense or the sound of the individual speakers; though it was evident that, notwithstanding the continual hubbub, there was a perfect understanding effected between parties for the sale and transfer of Stock, according to the stipulations bargained for.
"Ha, Mr.M------," said the Hon.

Tom Dashall, "how do you do ?" "Happy to say well, Sir, thank you," was the reply.

"Any commands ?--markets are pretty brisk this morning, and we are all alive." "Pray," said Tallyho, "who is that extraordinary looking Lady with such red lips and cheeks, beneath the garb of sadness ?" "A constant visitor here," replied Mr.M."I may say a day scarcely passes without her being present." "She has a curious appearance," said Bob; "her dress is all black from head to foot, and yet her cheeks disclose the ruddy glow of uninterrupted health.

Is it that her looks belie her garb, or that her garb belies her looks ?" "Hush," said Mr.M."let her pass, and I will give you some information relative to her, which, if it does not gratify you, will at least satisfy some of your inquiries.

I am half inclined to believe that all is not right in the seat of government with her, (pointing his finger to his head;) and she is therefore rather deserving of pity than an object of censure or ridicule; though I have reason to believe she frequently meets with attacks of the latter, when in search of the sympathy and benefit to be derived from a proper exercise of the former.