Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-06-30
w. Id. WALLACH.
HATTER IN SEARCH OF F1rR

HATTER IN SEARCH OF FUR.
On one occasion halter named Walter Dib-
bic called to buy some furs of u.s. For certain
reasons was anxious to play joke upon him.
l sold him several kinds Of furs, including bea-
yer and coney. He wanted some Russia. j
told him We had none, but Mrs. Wheeler, where
boarded, had several hundred pounds
What on earth is a woman doing with Rms
sa1'' he said. - -
could not answer, but assured him there
were l30 pounds Of old Russia and 100 pounds
of young Russia in Mrs. Wheeler's house, and
under her charge; but whether it was for sale /
could not say
OF he started, with a view to make the pur-
chase. He knocked st the door. Mr. Wheeler
asked him to walk in and be seated. She, the
elder, made her appearance.
Il want to get your Russia " said the halter
Mrs. Wheeler asked him to walk in and be
seated. She, of course, supposed he had come
after her daughter "Rushia''
What do you want Of Rushia?" asked the
old lady.
To make hats was the reply.
TO trim hats, suppose you mcan," re-
No; for the outside of hats" replied the
halter.
well, 1 don't know much about hats, but I
will call my daughter" said the old lady.
Passing into another room. where 4" "Rushia''
the younger was at work, she informed her that
man wanted her to make hats.
''Oh, he means sister Mary, probably; sup
pose ne wants some ladies' hats" replied Ru-
shia, and she passed into the parlor
Il suppose you wish to see nv sister Mary:
she y our mIlliner, said the younger Rushia
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 introduced,
the halter informed her that he wished to buy
''Russia."
Bay Rushis',' exclaimed Mary, in surprise.
Il don't understand you"
Your name is Miss Wheeler, 1 believe. ~
said the halter, who was annoyed at the diff
Guilty he met with in being understood
1T is, sir
All, very well. Is there old and young
Russia in the house,
Il believe there is, said Mary, surprised at
the familiar manner in which he spoke of her
mother and sister, both of whom were present
What IS the price of old Russia per pound?''
asked the halter.
Il believe, sir, that old Rushia is not for
sale. replied Mary. Indignantly.
Well, what do you ask for young Russia"
pursued the halter.
Sir" sail Hiss Rushis, TIE younger. spring
ins to her feet, do you come here to insult de-
fsneeleSs females? If you do, we will soon call
paniSh yOu you deserve"
Ladies, exclaimed the halter, in astouish-
ment- what on earth have / done to offend
you | came here 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
Mother, open the door, and let the gentle
man pass out; he is undoubtedly crazy" said
Mss Mary.
by thunder, / believe shall be if remain
here long, exclaimed the halter, considerably
excited Il wonder if folks never do business
IN these parts, that you think a man is crazy if
he attempts such 4 thing9''
Business, poor man." said Mary, sOoth-
ingly, approaching the door.
am not poor man. Madam - replied the
halter. Ny name is Walter Dibble; 1 carry
oa hating extensively in Danbury; came to
Grsssy Piains to buy fur, and have purchased
some beaver and coney,' and now it seems
an TO be called crazy and poor man be-
cause want to buy little Russia to make
up al aSSOTtmentn
Iney saw that Mr.. Dibble was quite in earnest.
and his explanation threw considerable light on
the subject
Who sent you here?" asked sister Mary.
reply.
=, ne Is wicked young feiloW Tor making
TN, trouble, said the old lady. He has been
doing this for joke" she continued
A lokei" exclaimed Dibble, in surprise
Have you not got any Russia, them" ~
Ny name is Jerushia, and so is my daugh-
ter 5, said Mrs Wheeler, :" and that, sup
pose, IS what he meant by telling you about old
and young Rushia-''
Mr. Dlb5le bOited through the door without
aWord Of explanation, and made directly for
our store. = You young scamp,'' said he, as he
entered, what do you mean by sending me
over there TO buy Russia"
' did not send you to buy Rushia. sup
posed you were either n bachelor or n widower,
and wanted to marry Rushia," replied with
serious countenance.
- You lie, you dog, and you know IT, he re-
Piled; but never mind, I'll pay you of for
this some day" And taking his furs be de-
parted, less ill-humored than could have been
expected under the circumstances