Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-09-27
Mr.. Browns lIishaps.

visit town some fifty miles distant on mat
tiers of business It was his first visit to
the place, and he proposed stopping for a
day in o.,lef to give him an opportunity to
look about.
Walking leisurely along the street, he was
all at onee accosted by child of five, who
ran up to him exclaiming
Father, l want you to buy me some can
dyn,
Father ? Was it possible that he a
bachelor, was addressed by that title? He
could not believe it
VINO are you speaking to, my dear? he
inquired of the little girl
i spoke TO you, father, said the little one,
surprised.
Really thought Mr.. Eliphalet Brown,
this is embarrassing"
I am not your father, my dear he said
What is your name %
The child laughed heartily, evidently think
ing It joke What funny father YOU
are, she said but you are going to buy me
some candy?'
Yes, yes, I'll buy you pound. if you
won't call me father any more said Mr.. B.,
nervously.
The little girl clapped her hands with
delight. The promise was all she remem-
bered.
Mr.. Brown proceeded to confectionery
store, and actually bought pound of can
dy, which he placed in the hands Of the little
girl
| In coming out Of the store, they encoun-
tered the childs mother.
| "a o,flf ho, vo;J tbo I;ftlo ,.,,1 ..,,o4 .,nr
how much candy father has bought me-
| You shouldn't have bought her so much
at time, Mr.. Jones, said the lady Pm
afraid she will make herself sick But how
did you happen to get home so quick /
did not expect you till night
'Jones--I-madam, said the embarrassed
Mr.. Brown, it's all mistake; amt Jones
at ALL It isn't my name. am Eliphalet
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 to change your name have you
Perhaps it is your intention to change your
wifeY
Ms Jones tone was defiant, and this
tended to iNerease Mr.. Browns embarass-
mcnt.
L haven't any wife madam I never had
any. On my word as gentleman l never
was married.
And do you intend to palm this tale off
| upon me ? said Mrs Jones with excitement.
If you are moi married, I'd Ike to know
| who | am?
have no doubt you are a respectable Ia
day, said Mr. Brown, and | conjecture,
from what you have said, that your name
F, IS Jones; but mine is Brown, madam. and
always was"
Melinda, said her mother suddenly TAX
ing the child by the arm, and leading her UP
to Mr.. Brown, Melinda, 'gho is that gentle
man ?
Why, that's father p vas 'ho child $
immediate reply, as she confdingly placed
her hand in his,
You hear that, Jones. do you You
hear what that innocent child says, and yet
you have the unblushing impudencc to deny
that you arc my husband The VOICE Of
nature, speaking through the child, should
oyerwhel'h you I'd like to know if you are
not her father, why are you buying candy for
her ? woald like to have you answer TINT.
but piesuhe }oa .citt StN hct bei2fc III
your life.
i never did On my honor. I never did,
tod her would give her the candy if she
wouldn't call me father any more.
You did did yot, ! Bribed your own
child not to call you father o, Mr. Jones,
this is infamous Do you intend to desert
me, sir, and leave me to tho cold charities of
the world and is this yoar first steps
Mrs. Jones mas SO overcome that, without
any waiting, she fell back upon the sidewalk
in fainting fit.
Instantly number of persons ran to her
assistance.
is your wife subject to fainting in this
way asked the first conner to Brown
Il don't know. She isn't my wife. I
don't know anything about her.
why its Mrs. Jones amt it?
Yes, but Tn not Mr.. Johes.
| Sir, said the first speaker, sterfiiy this
is no time to jest ! trust that yot are not
the cause of the excitement which must have
occasioned your wife's failing fit.
You had better call coach and carry her
home directly
| Poor Brown was dumfounded
| "ouuci, pilouSnt he, whether IL pos
sible that I'm Mr.. Jones without knowing
it. Perhaps Pm really Jones, and Fave
gone erazj, in consequence Of which fancy
that my hame is Frown. And yet / don't
think Tn Jones. In spite of all will III
sist that my name is Brown.
We'll sir, what are you waiting for =? 1t
is necessary that your wife should be re-
moved at once, Will you order carriageY
Brown saw there was no use to protract
the discussion by a denial. He, therefore
without contesting the point ordered a hack
ney coach to the spot.
Mr. Brown accordingly lent an arm to
Mrs. Jones, who had somewhat recovered,
and was about to close the door upon her.
What, are you not going yourself?
why no; why should 2
, Your wife should not go alone; she has
hardly recovered
Brown gave a despairing glance at the
crowd around him deeming it useles, to
mako opposition where so many seemed
thoroughly convinced that he vas Mr.. Jones
and s5llowF} tie lady In.
Whore sAal driyoY said tho whip.
I'LL don't kao@, sid 2Ir, Brown.