The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-11-03
under the sofa, it is a high one.'

under the sofa, it is a high one'
He didn't stop to look for better
place, but popped down and commenced
crawling under. His progress was great
ly accelerated by her feet, which she ap-
piled quite heavily to his side,
Thunder! what plantation she has
got,' said Gus as it came in contact with
his ribs.
He found the space under the sofa
quite narrow; so much so that he was O.
bliged to lie on his face.
! Whew! they keep cat in the house!
Hist there they come-one-two-
three daughters, the old man and woman,
and two gents, friends of the ladies, l
suppose. Here they are down on the
sofa. How l would like to grasp one of
those delicate little feet! Gods! she
would think the devil had her. | wonder
how long I've got to stay here. Hope
the conversation will be edifying,'
In this manner his thoughts ran on
for about an hour, BY that time, he
found his situation anything but pleasant,
not being able to move at ALL There
was no sign of their departure, judging
from their conversation, which was lively
and well kept up; and not knowing how
long he would be compelled to stay in
such uncomfortable quarters, caused him
to anathematise them most severely. He
finally become worried to such degree,
that he accidentally let n oath slip thro
his lips.
Hark. what's that! exclaimed one, but
the others heard nothing.
"Jesu Maria" thought Gus, what
narrow escape. Ifany of the others had
heard it, should have been discovered,
and then pretty plight would be in
| would be taken for burglar.
While thus congratulating himself on
his escape, shawl belonging to one of
the ladies, hanging over the back of the
sofa, slipped behind. 1t was soon missed,
and a search commenced.
1T must have fallen behind the sofa,'
surmissed the fair owner.
4 will soon ascertain said one of the
young men, rising from the sofa.
Selling one end Of the sofa, he whirled
it nearly into the middle of the room.
Gods what a scream The ladies
tainted away at the sight of Gus, lying
on his face.
Burglar! thief! robberr shouted the
head of the house, retreating towards the
door.
Complimentary, said Gus, looking
up.
The two young gentlemen promptly
seized him and raised him to his feet.
Give an account of yourself; how came
you here?' were the questions put to him.
Thieves! robbers! watch = screamed
all the young ladies.
Stop your noise,' shouted the old gen
tleman, as Gus commenced an apology.
Ladies and gentlemen said Gus you
have found me concealed under the sofa
in a burglarious manner, but pom my
soul, it was for different purpose alto
gether.'
He then gave lucid explanation, and
in such a manner that it set the old gen
tleman in roar of laughter. The girl
was called in to be questioned about the
matter.
Il shall see now, at any rate, who l
have been skylarking with, thought Gus,
as her step was heard on the stairs.
a moment more, and daughter of
Ham, black as the ace of spades, strobe
into the room. Such an apparition of
darkness struck our hero dumb For
moment he was model of amazement;
but a roar of laughter from all in the
room restored his scattered senses, and
he became fully aware of his ridiculous
position.
where's my hat?' he family ejacula-
ted, as he rushed from the room.
Until sleep closed his eyes, did the roar
of laughter ring in his ears, and when
sound asleep, a vision of the 'negress
fitted before him.