Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-03-23

Mrs. seldom was one OF those ladies
and the number is legion, rs many
a sorrowing husband can tcstify--who
could never resist the temptation of n
bargain.
Accordingly, having seen. one day.
in the daily paper, an advertisement
Of decided bargains 10 be had "at ru-
inously low prices" for cash. she made
her way thither. and after an hours
examination Of the stock, only six dol.
lars, in which at once arrayed herself,
and. not little clated, left the store.
The current Of her pleasant medita-
ton was rudely broken in upon by the
evident glee Of the newsboy, who was
regarding her with fixed attention,
every now and then indulging In a
pcrceptible chuckle.
Mrs. Seldom looked at him with pro-
found asionishment, scarcely reali-
zing that she was the object Of his
mirth.
Her serious look only excited !! 10 o
more immoderate extent. as he contin-
ucd looking at her with the same stea.
dy gaze.
Mrs. Selden was equally indignant
and astonished.
"What little impudent wretches
these newsboys are beeomingl' thought
she 10 herself ~ declare wish the
mayor and alderman would lock them
all up in the watch house."
Mrs. Sclden was 80 indignant that
she did not consider that this would
be an act. 10 say the least, Of rather
doubtful propriety.
A young gentleman, THAT he was
such, was abundantly testified by his
immaculate white kids. and ilashy boz
som pin) passed cher on the lsidc-
walk. Mrs. Selden noticed that he
looked back at her with perceptible
smile, which, however, he rcpresscd,
MS soon rs he observed that II had at
tracted her attention.
Really" thought she. "this Is be-
coming embarrassing. l never was
treated so--never in my life before
The impudent puppyl ! should like
to have the training Of him."
This, il must be acknowledged, wins
scarcely a feminine wish; but Mrs. Sci.
den. like every one else. was sensitive
tolappearance Of ridicule, especially as
she was altogether unconscious Of any
thing which she had done which could
entitle her thereto.
Poor Mrs. Seldenl Her trials were
not yet over. She next observed two
la adles glancIng at her, and they ex-
changed n significant look.
"Has all the world grown mad. or
what is the matter?' she said TO her.
self. "What in the world can they
be looking at me so intently forg 1t
can't be my shawl.
She looked st the shawl, but could
see nothing aboutit calculated to ar
rest so much attention.
CHANGING to turn around, mt that
moment. she encountered the eyes Of a
friend. whose face. which had just
been directed towards her, was mis-
chievously mirthful.
"I'll thank you to tell me what you
are laughing at" said Mrs. Selden,
hautily.
you've been buying new shawl
said her friend, quietly.
Yes. but is anything the matter
with III"
"And you paid six dollars for II, did
your"
"How did you find that out?' asked
Mrs. Selden. in profound astonish-
ment.
Simply because there is placarded
on your back. in large letters,-'A
GREAT BARoArY--0SLY Six DoLLARs.'
II was truel Mrs. Selden had been
promenading Washington rtreet with
the luckless placard so conspiciously
displayed, that II could not fail OF at
tracing general attention.
She made her way into store, near
by, and had IL taken of. Henceforth.
she never purchased an article without
examining II carefully In every part,
10 nuke sure that she would not again
be exposed to a similar embarrassment.
Yankee Blade.