The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1859-03-05
MIR. BROWN.S aiISuAPS.

who seem TO De born 10 pass through tnt
world alone. Save this peculiarly, there
was nothing to distinguish Mr.. Brown from
the multitude Of other Browns who are born
grow up and die in this world of ours.
1t chasnced that Mr.. Brown had occasion
10 visit town some Fifty miles distant, or
mn.ters Of BUSINESS. 1t was his first visit
10 the place, and he propose el stopping for Il
day, in order to give himself au opportunity
to look about.
Walking !eisure!y along the street. he was
all Mt once accosted By a child Of FIVE, who
ran up 10 him exclaiming:
Father, | want you to buy me some more
candy"
Father. was it possible that he, bach,
elor, was addressed by that title? He could
not believe it.
who were You speaking to, my dear p
ne inquired of the little girl.
'Ispoke to you, father said the little
one, surprised.
sReally,' thought Mr.. Brown, "this is en-
bar-asing.'
q ain not your father, my dear,' he said
what is your name?
The child laughed heartily, evidently
thinking it a good joke.
'What funny father you are,' she satd :
but you are going to buy me some candy.
'Yea, yes, iii buy you apouud, if you
won't call me father any more said Brown,
nervousy.
The little girl clapped her hands with de-
light. The promise was all she remember
ed.
Mr. Brown proceeded to confectionery
store, ani actually bought pound of candy.
which he placed in the hands of the ii.'.s
girl,
In coming ont of the store they encoun-
tered the child's mother.
'Oh, MOTHER said the little girl, 'iust sec
how much candy father has bought for me.
You shouldn't hare bought her go much
at a time, Mr.. jones' said the lsdy,H an
afraid she will make herself sick. But how
did you happen to get home so quick :
did not expect you till night
'Jones-I madame,' said the embarrass-
ed Mr.. Brown. SITS all mistake; amt
Jones at all. 1t isn't my name. | am Eli
phalet Brown, Of W, and this is the FIRST
time ever came into 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's your Intention to change your
wife!'
Mrs. Jones' tone vas now defiant. and
this tended to increase Mr.. Browns embar
rassment.
Il havn't any wife, madame: ncrer had
any. On my word Us gentleman, never
WAS married.
'Ani DO you intend to palm tAis ta,e of
upon me?' said Mrs. jones, with excitement.
'If you are not married, Ia Ike t. know
who ain 2
81 have no doubt YOU are most respect
able LADY, said Mr.. Brown, sand coniee-
ture, from What you have SAID, that your
name is Jones: but mine is Brown, madame,
and always was.'
Melinda said her mother, suddenly tax
ing her child by the arm, and leading her up
to Mr.. Brown, Melinda, who is this gentle
man?'
'Why, that's father = was the child's i'm
mediate reply, as she confidently placed her
hand in his.
'Ynu hear that, Mr.. Jones, do you9 You
hear wha, the innocen. child says and yet
ror have the unbushing impudence to drny
that Won n-c my husband The voice of ma
ture, speaking through the child, should
oyerwl.e!fn YOU. I'd ike to know, if you
are net her father, why YOU are buying
candy for her: Iwould like to have you
answer that. But presume you never saw
her before inyour life
Il never did. On my honor. | never did.
| told her would give her the candy il she
wouldn't call me father any more
You did, did you ? Bribed vour child not
to call you father? oh. Mr.. Jones, that is
infamous Do you intend to desert RE. sir,
and leave me to the cold charities of the
world? And is this your first step:'
Mrs. Jones was SO overcome that, with
out any warning. she fell back upon the
sidewalk in a fainting fit.
Instantly q number OF persons ran to her
assistance.
SIS your wife subjec. to faintirg in this
wav?' asked the first conner of Brown.
Il don't know said Mr.. Brown. 'She
isn't my wife. dom: know any thing
about her.
why, it's Mrs. Jones, aim. it?'
sYcs, but I'm not Mr.. jones'
Sir said the first speaker, sternlT, fth!s
is no time to Jest. trust that you are not
the cause Of the excitement which must
have cccasoned your wife's faintiDg fit
You had better call coach and carry her
home directly.
Poor Brown was dounhfoundcd.
wonder, though. he, whittier it's poss-
bic that I'm Mr.. Jones without knowing it.
Perhaps I'm really Jones, and have gone
crazy, in consequence Of which fancy that
my name is Brown. And vet don't think
I'm Jones. In spite Of all will insist that
my name is Brown.
We'll, sir, what are you Whiting for? l,
IS necessary that your wife should be remov-
ed ct once. Will you order a carsiage?'
Brown saw that there was no use to pro-
long the discussion by denial. He. there
fore, without contestng the point, ordered
a hackney coach to the spot.
Mr.. Brown accordingly lent IN arm to
Mrs. Jones, who had somewhat recovered,
and was about to close the door upon her
'Whv, are you not going yourselfi'
'Whv, no, why should 7?
'Yous wife should not 60 alone ; she has
hardly recovercd.'
Brown gave n dispairing glance at tbs
crowd around him, and deeming it useless
to make opposition where so many seemed
thrcughly convinced that be was Mr.. Jones
followed tho lady in.
'Where shall drive p said the whip.
I-I-l-don't know.' said Mr.. Brown
sWhere would you like to bs carried 2
Home, Of course murmered Mrs. Jones
81 don't know said Brown.
mo. 10, H---street,' said the cen,lcma,
already introduced, gancing c1n,omptuous
ly at Mr.. Brown.
'Wiil ynu help me ont, Mr.. Jones p ssit
tho lads Il nn not fully recovered from
the fainsins fit into which your cruelty dro-
me-
sArc you quite surs that am Mr.. Jones2
asked Brown, with some anxiety.
s0f corrse,' said Mrs. Jones.
Chem said he, resisnedy, Il suppose
am. But il you will believe inc, was firm
ly convinced this morning that nv nam
was Brown, and to tell the truth l havn'
any recollection Of this house, e..
Brown helped Mrs. Jones into the rarlor
but good heavens, conceive the assonishmen
Of oil, when q man was discovered seated il
an arm chair, who was the very fac sinil
! Of Mr.. Brown in form, feature, and ever,
other respect e'+19 - ~.
'Graeious ezc!simed the lady, (which :
which is my husbands' s> a
An explanation vas given, the ryster.