Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-04-15

Il wish to see whoever owns the property,
said he.
Sister Mary was sent for and soon made her
appearance. As soon as she was introduced
the halter informed her that he wished to buy
Russia
Buy Russia 2 exclaimed Mary, in surprise.
4 don't understand you.'
Your name is Miss Wheeler, | believe,
said the halter, who was annoyed at the diff
feul.y he met with in being understood.
tI5 is, sir
sAb very well. Is there old and young
Russia in the house 2
q believe there is said Mary, surprised al
the familiar manner in which he spoke of her
mother and sister, both of whom we're present.
what Is the price of old Russia per pound,
asked the batter.
q believe that old Rushia IS not for sale,'
replied Mary, Indignantly.
'Well, what do you ask for young Rushia ?
pursued the halter.
Sir said Miss Rushia, the younger, spring
ing to her feet, sdo you come here to insult de-
fenceless females If you do we will soon
call our brother, who is in the garden, and he
viii punish as you Deserve
sLadies = exclaimed the halter, Ia astonish-
ment, 'what on earth have | done to offend
you | came here on a business matter.
want to buy some Russia. / was told you had
old and young Russia in the house Indeed
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 Russia, | want to
do so-but if that can't be done. please say
so, and | will trouble you no further.
A. L. IL,
man pass out, he is undoubtedly crazy, said
Mary.
'By thunder l believe | shall be if I re-
main here long, exclaimed the halter, eonsid-
erably excited. l wonder if folks never do
business in these parts, that you think man
crazy if he attempts such thing q
Business poor man. said Mary, soothingly,
approaching the door.
i am not poor man, madam replied the
batter. Ny name is Walter Diddle carry
on hating extensively at Danbury came to
Grassy Plains to buy fur, and have purchased
some beaver and coney, and now it seems I'm
| to be called scrazy' and Epoor man because
want to buy little Russia to make up an as
sortment.'
The ladies began to open their eyes little.
They saw that Mr.. Diddle was quite in earnest,
and bis explanation threw considerable light on
the subject.
who sent you here q asked one of the sis
I ters
The clerk at the store opposite was the
reply.
HE is wicked young fellow for making
this trouble,' said the old lady. He has been
doing this for joke.'
"a joke 2 exclaimed Diddle, in surpsise.-
Have you not got any Russia then!'
sMy name is Jerushia, and so is my daugh'
ter's,' said Mrs. Wheeler, 'and that suppose
is what be meant By telling you about old and
young Rushia.
Mr. Didde holtcd through the door Rithou
word of explanation, and made directly fol
our store.
you young scamp he said, as be entered
'what die you mean by sending me over there
to buy Russia g
4 did not send you to buy Rushia, 1 suppo-
sed you we're either a bachelor or widower
and wauted to marry Rushia,' Ireplied, with 4
serious counteaanee.
you lie, you dog, and you know it, he re.
piled shut never mind, Pll pay you off fol
that some day. And taking his furs he de.
parted, less i'll humored than could have beer
| expected under the circumstances.