Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-11-12

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HOW A DRY JOKER WAS JoKED.
AT the name of Gale Meeks, what reminis-
cences pass before our mental vision! Old
recolleotions come crowding upon US and we
see an array of the sold pass before our
minds eye, in the shape Of seekers of the
mythical Frank Mclaughlin, the victims of
croton oil and jalap, and the administration
of which no medical reason existed, and a
long line of those who have been hunbug-
ged generally without any specific regard to
any specific species of sell. Gale was the
prince of dry jokers he lived, moved and
had his being through diurnal succession
ofsells; indeed his life was one great sell
composed of conglomeration of the in6nites-
sinai sells of fifty years duration. Now
Nixby, Nathan Nixby, was one of Gales
), truest and staunchest business acquanitan-
ces, although he had never been introduced
into the domestic circle made glad by the
portly presence of Mrs. Gale who was some
what addicted to jealousy. The reason for
this lack of acquaintance was that she lived
secluded life in cne of the little villages on
Long Island and Nat Nixby lived in our ba-
bel Of New York. Well one day Gale was
hard pushed for an object upon which to
inlict "a practical joke, and in his dilemma
selected his friend Nat as his victim. The
manner in which Nat was sold I do not choose
to particularly describe, suffice it to say that
under the play of Gales exuberant fancy,
Nat made journey to Albany, insisted that
a lady there had sent him an amatory epis-
tie, which he produced. The lady became
indignant, called in the aid of her husband
who literally skinned Mr.. Nat Nixby, who
returned to Gotham with a very
adult flea in his auricular apparatus This
event happened in the early spring time, and
on beautiful day, about week after Mats
return from Albany he met Gale at Sher-
woods. The sell was disclosed by Gale and
hearty ,laughlwas had over Mats mishap,
and at his still bruised features, in which he
Joined but those present noticed the fact
that he edidn't laugh an inchbelow his chin; /;
in truth, it was generally believed that Mats
mirth was entirely simulated. ~
TgsNow old fellow said Gale, you don't
hold any malice, do you?
tNot Bit answered Nat, 'and in token
of amity, let us take smile ell around.'-
Which thing they did in the usual man
ner.s :.
tHow did you come to town. asked
Nat.
Ssssl drove up in light wagon replied
Gale.
-.s,tAnd when will you return home !
about six o'clock this evening" respond
ed Gale.
:, Nat thereupon pleaded an engagement
and left; but as soon as he was out of eye
shot Of his joker friend, repaired to Gray's
stable in Warren street, where he hired a
fast horse and light vehicle, and with
which he started, through bye street, for
the residence of his friend Gale, on Long
Island. -
On arriving, he left his horse and wagon
alta public house, and proceeded to the
aforesaid residence, where he inquired of the
servant if sir. sMeeks was at home. On be-
ing answered as he eknew he would be, in
the negative, he said:
sIhis is unfortunate. I wanted to pay
him some money. If could see Mrs. Meeks
it would do as we'll; she could giveme re-
eeipt in the name of her husband
Mrs, NJ. was frugal and industrious and
always attentive to her husbands interest.
Asthe last remark fell from the lips of Nat
afne looking matron called from up the
stairs, to show the geptleman.iuto the par
lor,. where she followed in few minutes
Nat bowed and said:
d desired to see Mrs. Meeks, madam
'Yery WE'LL replied she, d am Mrs.
Meeksv
pardon me madam said Nat, with a
doubling shake of his head; 'but this is a
matter of some importance-the payment of
money and you are not the lady Mr.. Meeks
introduced to me as his wife last winterv
= sNot the lady? what' shrieked she; do
you mean to tell me that
Il simply tell you, madam replied Nat,
with icy imperturbability, shat Mr.. Meeks
last winter, in Broadway near Leonard street,
introduced me to a lady whom he called Mrs.
Meeks, and you are not the lady
,dndeed ? exclaimed Mrs. Meeks, hereyes
flashing FIRE; 'How old was she p
well, about twenty-five
Twenty FIVE! And how was she dress
sd2 -.
sShe wore; her hair in ringlets, had dia-
mond earsriugs--' a.,
= Diamond earrings!
"a heavy silk velvet dress, very large
gold bracelets, a magnificent watck and
chain
well, go on she said spitefully.
Silk velvet hat trimmed with magnificent
lace, and a muff and boa ----s-.
boa r wrenched out the now thoroughly
irrate dame; you'd better bore your way
out of this house, sir, mighty quick, or else
somebody will have headache No, sir,
I am not Mrs. Meeks, and want you to