The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-16

grenadines, any fine summer dress goods,
there was one undivided stare.
at would take too much time to tell
how some strainer silks, and half cotton
bareges were first produced, and how ] ev-
identity convinced them that understood
their proper quality. Suffice to say
purchased nothing there, though tempting
articles were finally displayed before me,
but suited myself at less pretentious es-
Establishments.
"Next to Mrs. Lassalle's went, whose
anathemas upon me for detecting the cot
ton laces presented me for linen, will
not repeat, but must say they were deliv-
cred in very uncountess like rage, though
in excellent French.
II did not visit the shoe-sto-e that day,
but in passing DR.. r IS Office, something
prompted me to enter. I had been ANU
sed, and not the least disappointed by my
afternoons experiences, but now a little
anxiety mingled with much curiosity.
bethought me of nervous toothache
that had robbed me Of my sleep for por-
ton of several nights, and which had
sedulously concealed from the family, chief
y because Aunt Lucy's ilfallible remedy
in such cases was whisky and ginger, boil
ing hot, a remedy to ME infinitely worse
than the disease. Perhaps Dr. r. could
name something less Objectionable.
81 rang gently, and was admitted. The
doctor, who was talking and smoking with
dashing young man, glanced at my dress
as entered and without further notice
went on with the conversation. Finally,
l instituted slight cough and he turned
to me with,--'Well, old lady, what is the
matter with your
ri enquired in suffering voice, the
best cure for an aching TOOTH
CROOKED iron, marin, applied cold, is
the best thing, and animal magnetism is
next best. Ever try it hey?' And the
man of science winked and grinned to his
companion, who in turn elected guild Of
tobacco from his mouth, quite near my
gingham skirt, and laughed immoderately
In two seconds was in the street, and on
my way to the depot, questioning within
myself, whether there are such qualities
remaining in our world, as unbought hon.
esty and kindness. My doubts were to
be removed. The train stood at the de-
pot as I came in, sight, and I hurried my
steps lest it should depart without me.
II managed to get seat bur had nc
time to purchase ticket, and when the
conductor came, I felt for my port-mon-
naie to pay the necessary fare. 1t was
gone. An exploration of my pocket to
its lowest depths availed nothing, and ]
was in dilemma. I explained the mat.
ter to him assuring him that I should
leave the cars at the next station, and
would there borrow the amount. He left
me, muttering his suspicious that the sto-
ry was lie, and went his rounds.
"Soon AFTER some one touched my el-
bow, and, on looking around, was greet.
ed by lank, ragged. uncomhed Irishman
who smiled and held something toward
me- 1t was my port monnaie.
"Faith an havn't been searchin' the
cars for We this blessed WHILE said he
sure it was meself that saw ye take yel
handkerchief from yer pocket, and send
this ere thing spinning upon the paving
stones. And We didn't see Pat Crugan
after ye-faith if 1 hadn't been comm
the same road precious hunt ye might
have had for 1T Bless the untutored,
uncorrupted Irish heart.
nj now r ,uoc of q ctot r
the sun, though low in the west, was
shining brightly. Iwent directly to the
ladies' room, in five minutes emerged
therefrom we'll dressed lady, with AT
uncovered bonnet of the --latest importa-
tion' AS the conductor crossed the plat
form to give moving orders, stepped up
and rendered my fare, saying my purse
had been found and returned to me. You
have vavid imagination, Eunice, if yor
can picture the countenance of that gen.
tleman
"Did you relate your adventure to the
young ladies? said Eunice.
"No indeed! When the goods came
they were delighted with them, affirming
that this silk came from Weaver's; nc
other merchant had anything like it; an6
this lace from Mrs. Lassalle's; they re
membered seeing it there!' l kept my
own counsel. And now, Eunice, what dc
you think of it all?
II think the wisdom you purchased
was cheap enough, at all events Ye
there is one other place to which l wish
you had gone
"And where is that?"
ITO church," said Eunice! - Ohic
Farmer. :.