Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-12-18
The Deaf Wives.

g iie lhcluent we are about to relate OC
- Cured some years since, in the Grant,
- State, and as we abide beyond striking dis
: tance of the parties and their immedat
: friends, we shall be a little more free in on
:. y description of the circumstances than VI
!, e otherwise should be.
II II Nathaniel Ella, "Uncle Nat" as he wa
). generally called, was the corpulent, rubicun,
and jolly old landlord of the best hotel il
:, t. the tlourshing village of Dover, at the heat
= OF the Piscataqua, and was excessively font
of bit of fun withal. He was also tn,
9 owner of large farm in New Durham
about twenty miles distant, the oversecr O.
: which was one Caleb Kicker, or "Boss
Kale," as termed by the numerous hands un.
der his control, and sufficiently waggish 70,
all practical purposes of fun and frolic
Caleb, like wise and prudent man, had a
wife; and so had Uncle Nat," who was &C.
customed to visit his farm every month OF
two, TO see how matters went on. On the
occasion of one of these visits the following
dialogue occurred between Uncle Nat, and
Mistress Kicker.
"Mr. Ella" said the good lady, "why have
You never brought Mrs Ella out to see the
farm and pay US VISIT dare say she
would be pleased to spend a day or two
with us, and would endeavor to render her
stay as pleasant and comfortable as posi-.
blc." ~O'
"Why, to tell the truth. Mrs. Kicker"
said Uncle Nat, 81 have been thinking about
it, for some time, but then she is SO rerv
oleGf as to render conversation with her ex-
tremely difiicult-in fact, it requires the
greatest effort to make her hear ANYTHING
that is said TO her, and she is consequently
very reluctant to Tingle in the society of
strangers"
"Never mind that" replied the importu-
nate Mrs. Ricker,"l have Il good strong
voice and if any body can make her hear
can"
IF you think so, and will risk it." said
Uncle Nat, I" she shall accompany me on nv
next visit to the farm" and this having been
agreed on Uncle Nat left for the field, to ac-
quaint Boss kale with what had passed, and
with the plan OF future operations, touching
the promised visit of his wife.
1t was finally settled between the wicked
wags that The fact their wives could both
hear, rs well as anbody, should be kept
profound secret, until disclosed by 4 personal
interview of the ladies' themselves. i
init sfAAr rRts Rastt into M country would be Of ser
vice to her; and that Mrs. Kicker, who had
never seen her, was very anxious to receive a
visit from her, and proposed that she should
accompany him on that occasion. She rcaoi-
ly consented, and they were soon on their
Journey. They had not, however, proceeded
far, when Uncle Nat observed to her that he |
was sorry to inform her that Mrs. Kicker
was extremely deaf, and she would be under !
the necessity of clevating her voice to the |
highest pitch, in order to converse with her.
Mrs. Ella regretted the misfortune, but
thought, as she had pretty strong voice.
she would be able to make her friend hear
her. In few hours after, Uncle Nat and ms
lady drove up to tho door of his country
mansion, and Boss Kicker, who had been
previously informed of the time of Uncle
Mats intended arrival, MAS already in waiting
to HELM enjoy the fun that was to come OF at
meeting of the Deaf Wives! Mrs. Kicker
not expecting them ut the time, happened 10
be engaged with her domestic duties in the
kitchen; but, observing her visitors through
the window, she few to the glass to adjust
her cap and put hc:self in the best trim to
receive them, that the moment would allow.
In the mean Boss Kale had ushcrcd Uncle
Nat and his lady into the parlor. by way OF
the front door, soon after which Mrs K. ap-
peared in the presence of her guests.
Hrs. Kicker will make you acquainted
with Mrs. Ela," roarcd Uncle Nat In aVoice
of thunder.
aHow do YOU do, madam" screamed Mrs.
Kicker to Mrs. Ella, with her mouth close to
the ear of the latter.
avery well, | thank you," replied Mrs. T.,
in tone of corresponding elevation.
"How did you leave your family! con-
tinucd Mrs. R., in voice quite up to the
pitch Of her first effort.
"All very well, thank you, how's your
family!" returned Mrs. E., in a key which
called into rcquisilion all the power of her
lungs.
In the meantime Uncle Nat and Boss Kale,
who were convulsed beyond the power OF en-
durance, had quietly stolen out of the door,
and remained under the window, listening to
the boisterous conversation of their deaf
wives, which was continued on the same ele-
va ed letter of the staff for some time, when
Mrs. R., in the same leger-line key she had
observed from the first, thus addressed hel
lady guest:
dWhat on earth are YOU halowing to me
for-I ant deaf @ 80
cant you indeed 2" said Mrs. E., but
, pray what are You hallowing to ME for
. am sure I'm not deaf?'
!, Each, then, came gradually down to th'
4 ordinary key, when burst of laughter iron
s Uncle Nat and Boss Kale, at the window, re
n vealed the whole trick, and even the !adle
! themselves were compelled to join in tn
e merriment they had afforded the outsiders
r by the character of their interview.
ADvERTIsNG.-Let advertisers read tn
! following. 1t speaks for itself:
~ ENORMOUS OUTLAY FOR ADvERTrsING.-
= Townsend, the sarsapnrila man, say that hi
" books exhibit an outlay for advertising in tn
course of five years, in the various papers {
the United States-SsOO,OO0 He says, fc
er six months he cut off all his advertisement
#, to see if the medicines would not 60 on the
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