Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-07-14
NEW MODE OE RAISING THE WIND.

The other morning, lady left home to
make some purchases, pay some visits, or
transact some other feminine business, no
matter what. AS she was walking along
one Of our best streets, which happened to
be nearly empty at the time, she was sud-
denly accosted by a gentleman, perfect
stranger to her. He was short and stout,
with bushy head Of hair, white gloves,
cloak, and all the outward evidences Of
gentiity. He addressed her very familiar
ly and expressed his pleasure at having
met her.
81 believe | have not the honor Of your
acquaintance, SIR said the lady, drily, for
his familiarity was rather of the impert
nent order.
sWeI, never mind about that, it is never
too late to make an agreeable acquaintance.
Are you going up this way? III go along;
or here, take my arm
Il really must decline the honor, and re-
quest you, if you are gentleman, to leave
me at once
Bah how pretty you look, when you
are angryn and the vulgar fellow was
preparing to put his arm round her waist,
when the lady was overoyed at seeing a
tall, we'll dressed gentlemanly man turn
the corner, and advance rapidly towards
them. Her Explanations brought him to
her side at once, and his presence seemed
to cool down in wonderful degree the ar
dor OF the first conner.
what is the matter, madam?' he asked,
has any thing happened =! Can | be Of
tn IN
Sir, have been grossly insulted by this
person.
you scoundreln (shaking his stick at
the short fellow, who sneaked away,) eff
it was not for making scene in the open
street, | would whip you to DEATH ITO
the lady J The vagabond who presumed
to insult you is gone, madam, you need not
fear now
4 am under the greatest obIigaticns--'
ooh, don't mention it, | beg you. Will
you allow me to offer you my escort to
prevent the repetition of any such insult!
Il should be sorry to trouble you, but
really have been 50 much agitated by
what has happened that my nerves are
quite unstrunS, and must go home again
IT 1t is not taxing your politencss too much
that fellow may return
Don't be afraid, will take care Of him
The lady accepted the gentlcman's prof
fered arm very thankfully, and retraccd
her steps towards home. On the way
they talked about balls and concerts, the
weather, the news Of the day, and othe:
nothings which make up fashionable con-
vcrsatlon. To Judge from the gentIeman's
manners and discourse, as we'll as frock,
cane, and yellow gloves, he was altogeth-
er CONNIE il (au. When they reached the
Iody's door he bowed, and wos taking his
leave,
Il really feel much indebted, SIR said
she, flor your timely interference
Don't say any thing more, beg Of YOU
'Nery much indebted, indeed, and Tiff
| could acknowledge your services in any
way
why, if you please, you may give me
two shllings.'
'Two-n The lady was thunder
struck; but she really felt grateful to her
preserver from insult; and without saying
a word, pulled out her purse and handed
him the money. He took it and walked a
way. Attic corner, our short friend of the
cloak and gloves met him.
'Well, asked he, how much did YOU
get?'
Two shilIings;' replied he of the cane
and yellow gloves.
That will do {: let's go and get some
brcaklast.'-N Y. Mirror.