The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-07-30

Drown, OF W., and this is the first time
| ever came 10 this city,
sGood heavens! Mr.. Jones, what has Do,
this silly tale into your head. You have
concluded 10 change your name, have you
Perhaps 1t is youf intention to change your
wife?
Mrs. Jones' lone was defiant, and this ten.
ded 10 increase Mr.. Browns embarrassment
haven't any wife, madam ; never had
any. On my word as gentleman, nevel
was married.
sAud do you intend 10 palm this tale of
upon me p said Mrs. Jones, with excitement
If you're not married, I'd like 10 know who
lam?
Il have no doubt you are most respect.
able lady, said Mr.. Brown, and copjec.
ture, from what you have said, that ixnnr
name is Jones; bu, mine is Brown, madam,
and always was'
Melinda, said her mothe, suddenly TAX.
ing the child by the arm, ant leading her up
10 Mr.. Brown, Melinda, whb is that gentle
man?'
Why, that's father! was the immediate
reply, as she confdingly PLACED her hand in
bis.
You hear that, MI Jones do yous You
hear what that innocent clilG says, and ye,
you have the unblu shrg inpudence 10 deny
that you are my husband! The voice oil
nature, speaking through he child, should
overwhem you. I'd like toknow if you are
not her father, why you are buying candy
for her2 | would like 10 have you answer
that But I presume you never saw her be-
| fore in your life.
Il never did. On my honor, never did.
told her would give her-tGe candy if she
would not call me .tlthsr any more.'
You did, did you? Bribed your own
child not 10 call sou father o, Mr.. Jones,
this is Infamous! Do you intend TO desert
me, sir, and leave me 10 the cold charities Of
the world? and is this your first sep!'
Mrs. Jones was go overcome that, without
any warning, she fell back upon the side.
walk in iainiing fit.
Instantly a number of persons ran to heI
| assistance.
Is your vile subject to fainling in this
wayp asked the first conner, of Brown.
Il don't know. She isn't my wife.
don't know anything abou, her.
Why, it's Mrs. Jones, ain' its'
'Yes, but I'm not Mr.. JONES'
'Sir,' said the first speaker, slern ly, this
IS no time 10 jest. trust that you. are moi
the oauso of the exotement which mus,
have cccasioned your wife's fainting fit.-
You had better call coach and carry he,
home direclly.'
Poor Brown was dumbfounded.
Il wonder,' thought he, whether its pos.
sible that Pm Mr.. Jones without knowing it
Perhaps Pm really Jores, and having gone
/ crazy, in consequence of which fancy that
my name is Brown. And yet don't think
I'm Jones. In spite of all, will insist that
my name is Brown.
well, sir, what are you waiting fora II
is necessary that your wife should be re-
moved at once. Will you order carriage.'
Brown saw that it was no use TO proiracI
the discussion by q denial. He, therefore,
without discussing the point, ordered hack.
ney coach to the spot.
MIR. 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 yourself7'
'Why, no; why should l =
'Your wife should not go alone; she has
hardly recovered
Brown gave a despairing glance at the
crowd around him, and desming it useless
TO make opposition where so many seemed
thoroughly convinced that he was MIR. Jones,
followed the lady in.
where shall drive q said the whip.
G-I-l don't know said Mr.. Brown.
where would you wish TO be carried q
Home, of course muttered Mrs. Jones.
'WLere is that = asked the driver.
Il don't know said Mr.. Brown.
mo. 10, H s'reel,' said the gentleman
already introduced, glanoins contemptuously
at Brown
will you help me out, Mr.. Jones? said the
lady, 4 am not fully recovered from the
fainting fit into which your cruelty drove
me-
'Are you quite sure that am Mr.. Jonesl
asked Mr.. Brown with anxiety.
'Of course said Mrs. Jones.
'TheE,' said he resignedlp I suppose
am. But if you will believe me, I was firm.
iy convinced this morning that my name
was Brown, and 10 Tell the truth, have'nl
any recollection Of this house,
Brown helped Mrs. Jones into the paror
bu, good heavens conceive the astonish.
ment of all, when man was discovered
seated in an arm chair, who was the very
fac simile of Mr.. Brown, in form, features,
and every other respectl
'Graciousp CALCULATED the lady, (which
which is my husband?'
An explanation was given, the mystery
Cleared up, and Mr.. Browns pardon sought
for the embarrassing mistake. 1t was freely
accorded by MIR. Brown, who was quite de.
lighted TO think that after all he was not Mr.
Jones, with wife and child to boot
Mr.. Brown has not since visited the place
whereIthis "Comedy Of Errors" happened
He is afraid of losing his identity.