The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-09-03
Mr.. BROWNS MIsHAPs.

who seem born to pass through the world
alone. Save this peculiarity, there was mo-
thing to distinguish Mr.. Brown from the null
titude ofthe other Browns who are born, grow
up, and die in this world Of ours.
II chanced that Brown had occasion to vi
! SIT a town some fifty miles distant, on matters
ofbusiness. twas his first visit to the place,
and he proposed stopping for day. in order
to give himself an opportunity to look about.
Walking leisurely along the streets, he was
all at once accosted by child Of FIVE, who
ran up 10 him exclaining:
Father, ! want you to buy me some can
| dy."
Father" Was sitpossible that he. bach
elor, was addressed BY that title He could
not believe il.
Who were you speaking to, my dear ?"
he inquired If the little girl.
~ spoke to you, father" said the little one.
surprised.
Really thought Mr.. Eliphalet Brown.
!" this is embarrassing"
!" am not your father, my DEAR" lie said.
What is your naine:o
The child laughed heartily, evidently think
ing it a good joke. . What iunny father
your are she said I" but you are going TO
buy me some candy !"
Yes. yes, will buy you pound, if you
wont call me father any more" said MIR. b.
ner,ously.
The little girl elapped her hands with de-
light. The promise was all she remember.
Ell.
Mr.. Brown proceeded to confectionery
store, and actually bought pound ol candy.
which lie placed in The hands Of the little
girl.
Ii coming out 81 the store they encounter
cd the chid's mother.
20, mother" SAID The little girl, "just
see how much candy father has bought me. !"
!" lou shouldn' have bought 80 much at
tine, Atr jones' said the lady, /" am afraid
she will make herself sick. But how did
you get home 50 quick: ! did not expect
you till night
"Jones-l-madam,' said the cmbarrass-
ed MIR. Brown, ..it's all mistake; amt
Jones at all. II isn't my name. ! am Eli
phalet Brown, Of W, and this is the first
time ever came TO this city,
+" Good heavens Mr.. Jones. what has
put this silly tale into your head? You have
concluded 10 change your name, have YOU!
Perhaps il is your intention to change your
wife,
i Mrs. Jones's tone was defiant. and this
tended to increase Mr.. Browns embarrass-
Inent.
!. haven't any wife, madam never had
any. on my word as gentleman, never
was married."
And do you intend to palm this tale oft
upon me !" said Mrs. Jones with excitement.
II you're not married, Id like to know who
Il am -
s." have no doubt you are most respccta-
bic lady, said Mr.. Brown, land conjec-
lure, from what You have said, that your
name Is Jones; but.mine is Brown, madam.
and always was.
"MelinGa." said her mother. suddenly
taking the child BIZ the arm and leading her
up to Mr.. Brown, Melinda, who Is this
gentleman -
/" Why that's father = was the chiid's i'm.
mediate reply, as she conidingly placed her
hand on his.
!" iUu hear that, Mr. jones, do yuu You
hear what that innocent child sass, and vet
you have the unblushing impudencc 20 deny
that you are NY husband Tie voice Of na.
!, iurc, speaking through The child, should over.
J @hclm you. Id like 10 know il you are not
: her father, why you are buying candy fol
her! would like 70 have suu answer that
But ! presume you never sawshcr before IL
your lile."
:" never did. On ms honor | never dill
told her ! would give her tie candy il Ill,
/ wouldn't call me father any more"
" You did. did sou Bribed your owr
! child not 70 call you father! O, Mr. Jones
ihis Is Infamous. Do you intend TO desert
|, me, sir, and leave me 10 the cold charities o.
tie world /; and is this your first steps"
!. Mrs. jones was 30 overcome that, without
any warning, she fell back upon the sidewalk
; IN laintihg fit.
Instantly number u persons ran % heI
! assistance.
! lis your wife subject 10 iainting in thit
, watl" asked the first conner u Brown.
!. don't know. She isn't my wife.
don't know al, thing about her"
Wis. it's Mrs. Jones, amt It'll"
. /" ics. but I'm nOt Mr.. jones"
sir. said the first speaker. sicrnly. . lhii
j. no time 10 Jest. trust that sou are no
lie cause of the excitement which must has,
: occasionrd sUnr miie's faiuting fl. You Ia,
| better call coach and carry her home direct
IL"
Poor Brown was dnmlounded
- Mnndcf, thought lie, "nhriLvr III
possible laas III Nr. Jones without knum
ing Il. Perhaps i'm really Jnnes. anil ha.,
ruar tfakt Ii consequence Il Nhich | ianc,
ttat mY namc i Brown. Aud vet don
ih,nk Tn Jones. III spite IL III, will iii
siri thai ms name i Brown"
well. sir, what are you waiting lDrf |
is necessary that your wife should be ~
, moved al once. Will you order a carriage I
!. Brown saw that i was no use to protrac
d the discussion by denial. lie, ihcrcfire
without contesting the point. ordered hack