Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-01-31
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we RLsslNG THRgR GIRLs.

VOunQ aa1les Wiz Nn0Hi ne uodtuSAf AAN AN~
phed that they we're very shy and reserved.
$50 they are returned the other, and so much |
so, that no gentleman could get near enough TO
tell the color Of their eyes
That may Oe,' said the bOarder, quickly, !
ybut will stake a million that can kiss !hem
all three, without any trouble
sThat YOU cannot do-iI is an achievement
which nsilhery you nor any other man can as-
complsh.'
The other was positive and invited bis inenu
10 the house TO witness his triumph /,
They entered the room together and the
three girls were all at home, sitting beside the
mother and they all looked as prm and demule
as John Rogers at the STAKE
Our hero assumed a very grave aspect even
TO detection, and having looked wistiuIly OF the
clock breathed sigh as deep rs algebra, and
as long as a female parting dialogue at the
rtreet door His singular department now, OF
course, attracted the attention of the girls,
Eh1 cast their slow opening eyes upward to his
countenance.
Percsiving the impression he had made, he
TUNED to his companion and said, IN doleiul
voice
1T wants three minutes of the timeP
DO you speak Of dinner?' said the old lady.
laying down her sewing work.
Dinner said he, with a bewdered aspect,
and pointing, as il unconsciously, with curled
torefInger at the clock.
A silence ensued, during which the female
part OF the household glared at the young man
with irretressible curiosity.
You will see me decently interred,' he said
Iurni-g tow ards bis friend.
His friend was as much puzzled as any body
present, and his embarrassment added to th'
Intended effect: but the old lady being able nj
longer to contain herself, cried
Mr.. c., pray, what do you speak ot!'
Nothing, answered he in lugubrlous tone
'but that last night a spirit appeared TO mel
Here the girls all rose to their feet and Ore"
pesi.
And the spirit gave me warning that
should die exactly at twelve O'Clock to-day
and you see it wants but half minute OF 1he
timeI'
The giIs turned pale, and their hidden sym
nathies were at once awe kened for the doomed
and departing one They stood chained to the
spot, looking alternately at the clock and the un
fortunate youth.
He then walked up to the oldest OF the
girls, and taking her by the hand. bade her
solemn farewell. He also imprinted o kls
upon her trembling liIs, which she did not at
tempt to resist.
He then babe the second and third farewell
in the same tender and atIectionate manner.-
HIS object was achieved, and at the moment tn
clock struck twelve.
Hereupon he looked around surprised an
eiSculated- >,
who would tell such liel 1t was probabl
the ghost Of Annanias or Salphira.' {.
|: was some time before the sober ma'dcT
understood the joke, and when they did, the
evinced no resentment Tho hTst Kiss brol
the ice, and, thanks to the ghost they dis
covered that there was some pleasure 10
boarded cheek.
ExAMINAr1oN OF ArroRNEYs.-Th follow
ing examination of certain candidate for at
mission TO the bar, taken rom the Wcate
Law Journal is decidedly good one. III
examiner commences with Che following;
DO you smoke" Il do. SIR Have you
spare cigar?' 'Yes,sr.' Extending sho
six
Now, sir, what's the first duty ofa falawyer
TO collect fees'
What is the secondV
TO increase the number Of his clients
when does your position towards your ce,
changer
When making bill a ofcosts.'
Explain
.Wien they occupy the antagonistic postio
| assume the character of plaintant and they Z
fendant.'
"A suit decided, how do you stand with
lawyer conducting the other side?'
Check, by jowI.'
Enough, slr-you promise TO become an (
nament to your profession, and wish you ST
cess. Now you are aware of the duty y
owe me?'
i am, sir.
Describe it,
1T is to nvIt, you TO drink
But suppose decline?
TCandidate scratches his head
There is no instance Of he kind on record
the booksl | cant answer the question:
you are right, and the confidence with viii
you make the assertion shows that you ha
read the law atteutvely. Let us have dri
aud will sign your cert.fcate.'
A New DIsEAsE.-During the last chole
season newly arrived DutchmGn made
advent IN the city Of New Orleans, and set
quest of boarding house. He inquired Of
Grst one he saw, il they had the cholera in
house? The reply vas 'Yes,' and Dutc
showed his boots. He asked the same quest
and received the same answer of three or f
others Finally he found landlord who
sured him that he had no cholera in his hou
and there the Duclhman concluded TO tarr,
while.
The landlord was q pious man, and alw,
bad family worship before separating for
night According to the custom, thereto
the family assembled for prayer. During
progress Of the exercise. the patel fsmi
groaned, and up popped Dutchy, with
oh Lord vot ish ter mattef?'
Nothing said the host, and scriptures W
on. In short time the landlord groaned ag
and again, Duchy started up, with eyes