The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-07-19
Eating Ice Cream Raw.
WRITTEN FOR THE YANKEE BLADE BY JONAS
JONES.

sWRITTEN FOR THE YANKEE BLADE BY JONAS
JONES.
On very warm sutry evening during the
asummer OF '48. as DR.. B, and myself were
aseated in fashionable saloon of our town, in
sduglng in the cool luxuries which the proprie-
A;ors Of the establishment know so well how TO
Sprepdre, and chatting while upon such sub.
SJeets, as fancy and caprice suggested-a tall lin
4 ber-looking individual Of about % made his ap-
8pearance and looking about him for some time
an bewdeFment and doubt, seated himself at
table close Sy the one at which we were sitting.
u The young man was apparently Stranger, and
Strom the country and the illuminated sign with
alce-cream, Coutectionaries, &C.. blazoned there
aon had evidently taken him IN. Knowing the
Doctor to have great propensity Tor practical
sjoking, | turned to see what effect this new
Carnival would have upon him; and one glance at
gus restless. twinkng eye, satisfied me that
athere would be sport-the tiger arGs already IN
4 Imagination gLoGting orer his prey
Alter sitting some time as ii 10 ascertain how
Ito proceed, the young man plucked up sufficient
Ncourage to address us, and inquire whether hs
acould get some ice cream and couple Of con-
3 misunderstanding at the same time, that he
CHAD never been at the canawl afore; and didn't
gknow how people acted at sch places" lie
Z Swas informed that if he would ring the small
xhell which stood upon the table his wishes would
sbe granted. The green 'un did as he was d-
Erected, and in due time was served with the ice
seream and 'coniectonaries.' After ewing for q
few moments the articles before him, he took the
aspoon from the glass took small quantity Of
athe cream, and put it to the tiD of his tongue;
Yand then looked about the room with an air of
Sgreat satisfaction and delight. Soon however,
aanother idea seemed to strike him; he rammed
the spoon deep into the glass, took it out and in
IA moment its contents had disappeared.
s At this instant felt a twitch at my siGe-the
4next the doctor was on his feet--had clutched
;smy arm convulsivey, and with one hand pon-
ssting towards the victim, almost screamed:
n My Gop, THAT YOUNG MAN IS EATING HIS ICE
9cREAM RAW
q Down went ice-cream, spoon, Contectlonarles
s3and table upon the floor; out leaped the victim
sat least ten feet towards the middle of the room,
4 agasping for breath-eyas protrudfng from their
Ssockets-and countenance exhibiting marks of
.sthe greatest terror and hplpessness In mo-
ESment the doctor was BY his side-felt his pulse
N-unbuttoned his coat, and waiscoat and shirt
collar as ifto admit fresh air; then gently pushed
S3him into chair and commenced tanning him
sGNItu ShlTI Ol Cudts II WdS tlltti
2victim's tongue became loosed and with an i'm
Ap!oring look, he half whispered. half scTeeched
oh, kin live?" Upon this the doctor looked
S5myserious felt his pulse examined his tongue,
ssand then in solemn tone replied:
a IL may be Young man, that by implicitly fol-
Flowing my directions, you can yet escape the
slconsequenc9s Of your rashness and folly. {
Nwouid advise you to-
81 Anything, I'll do anything you tell me, so as
81 kin git over this spell, and find my way hons
8again.'
q Well then, sir, take off your coat The
Syoung man did so--'tie handkerchief about
Eyon--he was obeyed. And now sir, 60 to the
Indoor. run three times around this square with
saall the might that is in you; and then come back
Ntc me, and | will tell You what further to do
u The young man vanished. and we resumed
Eaour seats; in few minutes however, he return
Ned, putting and blowing, and apparently in bet
ater spirits.
II Now, said the doctor, do You put on your
Mcoat, button it up close to yonr chin; go TO your
Slodging place and tnrn into bed Immediately;
and lei me advise you, young man that hereaf-
Ater, before you undertake TO eat ice.cream, see
that it is properly prepared, and let me purticu-
Mlary charge you (and here he assumed a very
Hserious air. nerer again do you attempt to eat Il
&rGic'
81 The young man stamnered forth his thanks
Il for the advice, and let-we following soon af-
Mter.