Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-04-02
A Halter in search nf Russia Fur.

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On one occasion halter named Walter
Dibble, called to buy some furs of US. For
certain asons was anxious TO play joke
upon him. sold him several kinds of fur.
including beaver and "coney' lie wanted
semc Russia" told him we had none, but
Mrs. Wheeler, where | boarded, had several
hundred pounds.
What on earth is q woman doing with
Russia he said.
] could not answer but assured him that
there we're 80 pounds OF old Rushia and so
pounds OF young Rushia in Mrs. Wheelers
house, and under her charge, but whether it
was for sale | could not say.
Oh he started with view TO make q pur-
chase. He knocked at the door. Mrs.
Wheeler the elder, made her appearance.
81 want to get your Russia" said the hat
ter, smiling.
Mrs. Wheeler asked him to walk in and be
seated. She of course, supposed he had come
after her daughter "Rnsha"
What do you want Of Rushia ?" asked the
old lady.
"ro make hats" was the reply.
"To trim hats, | suppose you mean" re-
sponded Mrs. Wheeler.
"No-for the outside of hats" replied the
halter.
will call my daughter" said the old lady
Passing into another room where 'Rushia,'
the younger, was at work. she informed her
that man wanted her to make hats
20, he means sister Mary probably, sup
pose he wants some ladies hats" replied Ru-
sha ns she passed into the parlor.
81 suppose you wish to see my sister Mary
she is our Mllliner," said the younger Ru-
shia.
II wish to see whoever owns the property
said the halter.
Sister Mary was sent for and soon made
her appearance. As soon as she was intro
duced tho halter informed her that he wished
to buy Russia"
Buy Rushia !" exclaimed Mary, in sur
prise, II don't understand you"
Your name is Miss W Wheeler, believe :"
said the halter, who was annoyed at the diff
Guilty he met with in being understood,
"lt is, sir"
"Ah! very we'll. Is there old and young
Russia u the house"
81 believe there is," said Mary surprised at
the familiar manner in which be spoke of her
mother and sister, both Of whom were pre-
sent.
What is the price Of old Russia per
pound, asked the halter.
81 believe, sir, that the old Rusbia is not
for SALE" replied Mary Indignantly.
well, what do you ask for young Russia"
pursued the halter.
Sir" said Miss Rushin. the younger,
sprnging to her feet, do you come here to in
suit defenceleSs females? If you do we will
soon call our brother, who is in the garden,
and will punish you as you deserve"
Ladies !" exclaimed the halter, in aston
ishment, what on earth have done to offend
! unp lAr h,s
want TO buy some Russia. | was told you
had old and young Russia in the house. In
deed, this young lady just stated such to be
the fact, but she says the old Russia is not
for sale Now, if ! can buy the young want
to do so-but if that cant be done, please
say So and will trouble you no further"
"M other open the door, and let the gentle
man pass out lie is undoubtedly crazy" said
Miss Mary.
by thunder l believe shall be if l re-
man here long" exclaimed the halter, con-
siderably excited. Il woader if folks never
do business in these parts, that you think
man is crazy if he attempts such thing ?, g..
Business poor man." sold Mary, scc.l-
| ingly approaching the door.
II am not poor mau, NJ adam" replied the
halter. "My name is Walter Dbble | car
ry on hating extensively in Danbury came
W L W uuy lul uuu
sed some beaver and coney,' and now il
seems ! en- to be called crazy and poor
man because ! want to buy little Russia,
to make up an assortment
The ladies began to open their eyes a little
They saw that Mr.. Dibble was quite ia ear
nest, and his explanation threw q considera.
BILE light on the subject.
"Who sent you hers?" asked sister Mary.
The CLERK at the store opposite" was the
reply.
lie is wicked young fellow for making
this trouble" said the old lady. "He has
been doing this FOR joke" she continued.
"A joke. :" exclaimed Dibble, in surprise.
"Haye you not got any Russia then?"
My name is Jerushia, and SO is my daugh.
ters," said Mrs. Wheeler, land that sup
pose is what he meant by telling you about
old and young Rushia."
Mr. Dibble bolted through the door with
out a word Of explain alton, and made directly
for our store. "You young scamp !" said he,
as be entered, what do you mean by sending
me over there to buy Russia ?"
Il did not send you to buy Rusha sup
posed you were either bachelor or a widow
er; and wanted to marry Rushia," replied
with serious countenance.
"You lie, you dog, and yos know it," he
replied but never mind, III pay you off for
that some day" And taking his furs he de-
parted, less i'll. humored than could have been