Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1859-02-18
VOL. XII.
MR. BROWNS A11sHAP's.


multitude of other Browns who are porn
grow up and die in this world OF ours
1t CHANGED that Mr.. Brown had occasion
to visit a town some fifty miles distant, OF
matters of business. 1t was his first visit Il
the place, and he proposed stopping for
day, in order to give himself an oPPortunlt,
to look about.
Walking leisurely along the street, he was
all at once accosted by child of Ave, wh'
ran up to him exclaiming
.Father, want you to buy me some more
candy
sFather.' was it possible that he, bach
eior, was addressed by that title! He coule
not believe it )!
'Who were you speaking to, my dear!' he
inquired of the little girl.
Il spoke to you, faiher,' said the little one
surprised.
Really, thought Mr.. Brown, this is embar,
rassing.'
Il am not your father. my DEAR he said,
'what is your name?
The child laughed heartily, evidently
thinking it good joke.
.What a funny father you are she said;
but you are going to buy me some candy
sYes, yes, I'll buy you a pound it you
won't call me father any MORE said Brown
nervously.
The little girl ciapped her hands with de-
light. The promise was all she remember
ed
Mr.. Brown proceeded to a confectionery
store and actually bought pound of candy,
which he placed in the hands CT the little
girl.
In coming out of the store he encounter
ed the child's mother.
tOh, mother said the little girl, Just see
how much candy father has bought for me-
sYou shouldn't have bought her SO much
at a time, Mr.. JONES' said the lady, Il am
afraid she will make herself sick. But how
did you happen to get home so quick! |
did not expect you till night
sJones-I-madam, said the embarrassed
Mr.. Brown, 'its all mistake; l amt Jones
at all. 1t isn't my name. am Eiiphalet
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 10 change your
wie!'
Mrs. jones' tone was now defiant, and
tended 10 increase Mr.. Browns embarrass-
ment.
Il havn't any wife, madame: | never had
any. On my word as gentleman, | never
was married.
'And do you intend TO palm this tale of,
upon met said Mrs. Jones, with excitement
If you are not married, I'd like to know
who | am!'
i have 10 doubt you are most respecta-
BILE LADY, said Mr.. Brown, 'and conjecture
from what you have said, that your name is
Jones; but mine is Brown, madame, and al
ways was
Melinda said the mother, suddenly taking
her child by the arm, and leading her up to
Mr.. Brown, Melinda, who is this gentle
MANI
why, that's father!' was the child's i'm
mediate reply, as she confidingly placed her
hand in his.
You hear that, Mr. Jones, do you? You
hear what the innocent child says, and yet
you have the unblusing impudence TO deny
that you are my husband! The voice of
nature speaking through the child, should
overwhelm you. I'd like to know if you are
not her father! Why are you buying candy
Tor her! | would like to have you answer
that. But presume you never saw her be-
fore in your lile.'
Il never did. On my honor. | never did.
| told her would give her the candy if she
wouldn't call me father any more.'
You did, did you'll Bribed your child not
to call you talherl Oh, Jones, this is in
famous! Do you intend to desert me, sir.
and leave me TO the cold charities of the
world! And is this you first step!
Mrs. Jones was SO overcome that, with
out any warming she fell back upon the side
walk in fainting fl.
Instantly number of persons ran to her
assistance.
is your wife subject to fainting this way!'
asked the first conner of Brown.
Il don't know said Mr.. Brown. 'She isn't
my wife. don't know any thing about
her.
'Why, it's Mrs. Jones amt it!'
Yes, but Pm not Mr.. Jones'
Sir said the first speaker; sternly, fthfs
is no time TO jest. trust you are not the
cause of all the excitement which OCCASION
ed your wife's fainting fit. You had better
call coach and carry her home directly
Poor Brown was dumfounded.
1 wonder, though, whether its possible
| that I'm Dir. Jones without knowing it
| Perhaps I'm really Jones, and have 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 for! 1t
is necessary that your wife should be remoVS
ed at once. Will you order carriage!'
Brown saw that there was no use to pro-
tract the discussion by denial. He, there
fore, without contesting the point, ordered q
hackney coach to the spot.
| Mr.. Brown accordingly lent his arm to
| Mrs. Jones, who had somewhat recovered
and was about to close the door upon her.
'Why, are you not going yourself'
'Why, no, why should I'
your wife should not go alone, she has
hardly recovered
Brown gave a despairihg glance to tht
crowd around him, and deemiDg it useless
to make opposition whore SO many seemed
thoroughly convinced that he was Mr.. Jones
followed the lady in.
Where shall drive!' said the whip.
sI-I-I-don't know said Mr.. Brown
Where would you wish to be carried!'
Home, of course murmured Mrs. Jones
Il do not know said Brown.
/ sNo. 19 H street, said the gentleman
already introduced, glancing contemptuosl
at Brown
will you help me out, Mr.. Jones' sal
the lady. 4 am not fully recovered from
| the fainting fit to which your cruelty drov
me-
.Are you quite sure that am Mr.. Jones?
asked Brown with anxiety.
i .Of course.' said Mrs. Jones.