Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-01-05

"The odious william 2" cried Pickleby, seiz-
ing his hat as he spoke. ''He shall repent it
lie shall repent it-bitterly.'
He rushed from the store as he spoke, leav-
ing his informants in the most unceremonious
manner. They quietly proceeded homeward,
coDgratulating each other that they had cvi-
IDENTITY the means Of putting down giant of
iniquity. .r- ....5
Mr.. Wigley has an office in Broadway. Mr..
Pickleby, soon after his interview with the
ladies, stood in the presence OF Mr.. Wigley,
who smiled, and offered his hand to the other.
Mr.. Pickleby, with every expression OF scorn
and hate, declined to touch it.
ssPermit me to inform yOu," said the mer-
chant, almost choking with rage, ssthat know
alli' l H.s ..- ... ..... ~
Mr.. wigley looked at the spreaker with as
tonishment. .
ssYes, SIR" continued the excited Pickleby,
81 know all; and I'm not such paltry cow
ard as to suffer it to pass with impunity!"
Whereupon, before the other could utter a
word, he gave Mr.. w. such blow on the head
as to stagger him not a little. and, before he
could recover from surprise, it was followed
up by another blow on the other side OF his
head, which made his ears ring in most Won
derful manner.
This was rather too much for the good na-
turc of Mr.. Wigley, and so he nervcd himself
to the task, and commenced retaliation.
Being nearly double the weight of his antag-
onist, he soon had it all Lis own way (; and.
to be brief, in less than ten minutes, Mr..
Pickleby cried loudly for quarters, admitting
himself TO be as well-whipped man as he had
ever encountered. .
s.And now,'' said Wigley, after helping his
adversary to his feet-snow, that our affair
is settled, please tell me what have fioggcd
you for.''
.sFor intrigueing with my wife, as you well
know replied the defeated, but still indig-
nant man.
s'It's lie - said Wigey.
ssIt's the truth" responded Pickleby, s'and
can prove it,
"You can't do it. Come, we will go and
see Mrs. Pickleby herself; and show me 8
witness if you can"
ssEery well; it's just what DESIRE"
Mr.. PickIeby washed the blood from hi:
face. arranged his disordcred garments as well
he could and accompanied Mr.. Wigley
home.
Miss Nobbs, Miss Dobbs and Mrs. Brigg.
were called, and an explanation demanded by
the accused Wiglcy. Miss Nobbs persistins
in the truth of what she uttered, the Who'll,
party, at the request oC the injured husband
proceeded TO his wifc's apartment.
Mrs. Pickleby, TO the surprise OF all, wa
not alone; a man was with her. As soon a
Mr.. Picklcby saw him he smiled, and advanc
ed and shook him by the hand.
ssMy brother - said he, turning to thos,
who had followed him.
Miss Nubbs' face became crimson.
81 fear she stammcred, 'sthat have un
| Intentionally made mistake. That must b'
the gentleman | saw; and he is so like Mr.
| Wigley, that was led to believe he was NJ
other. / beg pardonn'
| AS the trio of ladies took their departure
| Mr.. PickIeby was heard TO utter divers male
dictions upon the heads of all meddlng, busy
! tongued scandal-morgers but he soon recov
cred his temper, explained the whole affair t
| his wife, Joined heartily in the laugh that wa
! raised at his expense, and ended by invitin;
| WIgley TO join their party that evening in
| game Of whist.