, 1859-12-09
Mr.. Browns nHishaps.

Mr.. Elphalet Brown was bachelor Of thirty
FIVE or thereabOut, one Of those men who seem
to be born to pass through the world alone. Save
this peculiarity, 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.
Il CHANGED that Mr.. Brown had occasion to
visit town some fifty miles distant, on mstters
Of business. II was bis first visit to the place,
and be proposed stopping for day, in order to
give himself an opportunity to look about.
at once accosted by Q child Of five, who ran up
to him, exclaiming;
"Father, want you to buy me some more
candy"
"Fatheri" was It possible that be, bachelor,
was addressed BY that title. He could not be-
lieye it.
"Who were you speaking to, my dearE" he
inquired Of the little girl. ,.s
al spoke to you, father," said the little one,
surprised.
Really, thought Mr.. Brown, this is embar-
RAISING.
al am not your father, my dear," /" he said /;
"what Is your namep ..ssI q.
The child laughed heartily, evidently thinking
il good joke:
but you are going to buy me some candy"
ayes, yes, RI buy you pound if you won't
call me hther any more" said Brown, ner-
vously.
The little girl clapped her hands with delight
The promise was all she remembered
Mr.. Brown proceeded to q confectionery store,
and actually bought pound Of candy, which be
placed in the hands Of the little girl.
In coming out Of the store they encountered
the childs mother.
"Oh, mother" said the little girl "just see
how much candy father has bought for me-"
"YOu shouldn't have bought her 50 much at a
time, Mr.. Jones'" said the lady. al am afraid
she will make herself sick. But how did you
happen to get home so qulcki I did not expect
you till night"
IJonosI l. madame" said the embarrassed
Mr., Brown, dit's all Q mistake. / amt Jones at
all-it isn't my name. am Eliphalet Brown, Of
W., and this is the first time ever came
into this city"
GGoOd heavens, Mr.. Jonesi what has put this
silly taleintO your head1 You have concluded
to change your name, have your Perhaps its
your intention to change your wifel" ...
Mrs. Joncs's tone was now defiant and this
tended to increase Mr.. Browns embarrassment.
81 haven't any wife, madame; never had
any. On my word as gentleman, never was
married" .....
And DO you intend 70 PAIN TINS tale on upon
meP" said Mrs Jones with excitepent "lf
you are not married, I'd like to know who
am2"
al have no doubt you are most respectable
lady" said Mr.. Brown, "and conjecture, from
what yon have said, that your name is Jones;
but mine Is Brown, madame, and always was"
Melinda" said her mother, suddenly taking
her child by the arm, and leading her up to Mr..
Brown, Melinda, who is this gcntlemaHl"
"Why, that's father," was the child's imme-
date reply, as she cOuRdingly placed her hand in
his
"You hear that Mr.. Jones, do your You
hear what the innocent child says, and yet you
have the unblushing imPudence to deny that you
are my husbandi The voice Of nature, speaking
through the child, should OVorwhelm you. I'd
like to know, Il you are not her father, why you
arc buying candy for herr | would like 70 have
you answer that But presume you never saw
her before in your life."
al never did. On my honor, never did
told her would give her the candy Il she wouldn't
call me father any more"
"Yoa did, did yOui Bribed your child not to
call you father? Oh, Ne. Jones, this Is imam
Ousl do you intend 10 desert me, siF, and leave
me to the cold charities Of the wOridr And Is
this your first stepG'
Mrs Jones was so overcome that, without any
warning. size Eell back upon the sidewalk IN
ianting TT