The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-10-26
Chasing mp "a John Smith.


stiing in the dtsss ilcle was remarkably
pleasant fraiuled lady, those eyes we could
not help observing, were constantly fixed
II our direction with a seemingly earnes
and excited interested Before our vanity
had lime 10 approptiaIe individually the
lsdy's attention, we observed friend wh"I
was setting rear her rise, and make hi
way aronnd the interior corridor Of the cir
Gle to the boy in which we were seated.
IN some spprehensInE about the result we
watched his motions, and we're relieved at
seeing him address a young fricUd with
whom we were well acquainted, and who
sat inst behind us. The messenger touched
OF a'quaiparce on the shoulder, and cour
Leouslv leddhin away into the lobby. The
prrrre iirg 49, med Vprv singular and gu,
cutinsiv was awakened In a few mo-.
neuis iht messenger resumed his seat bN
the lady. and our friend came back with \
puzzled expression upon his countenance
10 his seat.
scene excellently acted was going on
upon the stage, bu, in the still continued
gaze Of the mysterious lady we found'metsl
more attractive
Leaning back and addressing our friend,
we remarked, Dick, that's beautiful wo
man sitting in No. 6; who is she!'
Hang me II know said he. 'bu, she,
a female sprig of the Smith family, and
she swears | am her hrother'
"A brother, ell! On, then You'll intro.
duce MS
Never saw her before in my life; Pm
no, hel hroher; my name is not Smith
'Bm y"u'il be a Smith, wont YOU to oblge
lady; vou'l he lady's brother To iauo.
duce iriendr
Nonesrnse nothing to joke about:
the woman must he crszy.'
Al teIs moment We percelved the lady
friend c0mlne towards us again
Sir said he. excuse me, bnt YOU will
confer great favor on myself and your
sisler--Miss Smith, should say-by
merely stepping to ,he box a momen';if SHE
could see you a little nearer
Sir interrupted our friend in half
angry tone, never had not but one sister
in my life, and she is married, and has no,
been inside of theatre these ten years. -
Tell Miss Smith am very sorry, tu, re
ally am not the person she takes me
for.
Feeling unequvocal symptoms Of burst
ing into roar of Ian ghter, we got up a.
quick as we could 10 the second tier, whence
cur young acquaintance in the tox below ,
finally got up and lei them. seemingly gu
Of al patience and The next moment vi
found him approaching us up stairs.
well, Dick, said we ARE you going tc
introduce us TO your sisierl'
'In,roGuce you!' said he, why that CIR
down there is mad; she's as mad as
March bare, and by thunder here sh'
comesr and sure enough. al that momen
Mss Smith appeared ascending the stairs
attended by The two gentlemen Dicl
made sor, of half start 10 run, and lheI
turned round upon Miss Smith and he
friends like wild beast at bay.
'John!' said the lady in sof. appealing
tone of voice.
'Geutleman,' said Dick, in strong de
cided manner, 'hold her. and I'll lie! he
have a look, if that will satisfy her
'Oh. i, aim him said the poor desert
ed sister, who, from the voice or somelhn
else, now seemed convinced tina, she wa
mistaken in fancy ing thatshe had found
long los, brother.
'Upon my word, am very sorry, Mis-
Smith, said Dick, but there are plenty
devilish good fellows Of the name yo
want IN New Orleans, and your frient
will End Iiale difficulty in chasing up
John Smith for you, if you are particular
anxious.
Dick took our arm bowing very polite
10 his would be sister, and we descend,
the stairs together, laughing ready ,u sinai
40 pieces at the abuFdity OF The acI1sgl.
N o Pic0yoas.
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