The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1859-04-20
Buying Russia.

On one occasion a halter, named Wal
ter Dibble, called to buy some furs OF US.
For certain reasons was anxious to play
a joke upon him. | sold him several
kinds Of furs, including beaver" and "co-
ney." He wanted some Russia" told
him we had none, but Mrs. Wheeler,
where | boarded, had several hundred
pounds.
What on earth is woman doing with
Russia p he said.
| could not answer, but assured him
that there were l30 pounds of old Russia
and $50 pounds of young Russia in Mrs.
Wheelers house, and under her charge;
but whether it was for sale | couldn't say.
Off he started with view to make a
purchase. He knocked at the door,
Mrs. Wheeler, the elder, made her ap-
pearance.
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 Russia" |" asked
the old lady.
''To make hats" was the reply.
'To trim hats, | suppose you mean,"
responded Mrs. Wheeler.
"No-for the outside of hats" replied
the halter.
"Well, | don't know much about hats,
but ! will call my daughter" said the old
lady.
Passing into another room where
"Rushia," the younger, was at work, she
informed her that man wanted her to
make hats.
80, he means sister Mary, probably; 1
! suppose he wants ladies' hats" replied
Rushia, as she passed into the parlor.
81 suppose you wish to see my sister
Mary; she is our milliner," said the
Rushia
81 wish to see whoever owns the pro-
perty," said the halter.
Sister Mary was sent for and soon made
| her appearance. AS soon as she was in
troduced, the halter informed her that he
wished to buy Russia.
Buy Rushiaw ~ exclaimed Mary, in sur
| prise. 81 don't understand you"
Your name is Miss Wheeler, believe"
said the halter, who was annoyed at the
difficulty he met with in being under
stood
''It is, sir"
"Ah very well. Is there old and young
Russia in the house ?'
Il believe there is" said Mary, sur
prised 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.
81 believe, sir, that old Rushia is not
for sale replied Mary Indignantly.
''Well, what do you ask for young Rus
sia?' pursued the halter.
Sir" said Miss Rushia the younger,
springing to her feet, do you come to in
! SY1lf HafancalaSS foroolac Tf Won 1o rua
will soon call our brother, who is in the
garden, and he will punish you as you de-
serve"
Ladies :" exclaimed the halter, in as
tonishment, what on earth have done
to offend you? / came here on business
matter. | want to buy some Russia.
| was told you had old and young Rus
sia in the house. Indeed, this young
lady Just stated such to be the case, 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 50, and / will trouble you no
further"
Mother, open the door and let the
gentleman pass out-he is undoubtedly
crazy said Miss Mary
by thunder! believe l shall be if I
remain here long" exclaimed the halter,
|
never do business in these parts, that YOU
think a man crazy if he attempts such a
thing"
Business poor man, said Mary, sooth-
ingly, approaching the door.
81 am not poor man, madam" replied
the halter. MY name is Walter Dibble
| carry on hating extensively in Dan
bury | came to Grassy Plains to buy fur,
and have purchased some beaver and CO.
ney, and now, it seems, ! am to be called
crazy and a poor man, because l want to
buy a little Russia to make up an assort-
ment."
The ladies began to open their eyes a
little. They saw that Mr.. Dibble was quite
in earnest, and his explanation threw con.
siderable light on the subject.
"Who sent you here ?" asked the sister
THE clerk at the store opposite" was
the reply.
He is wicked young fellow for ma
king this trouble" said the old lady; che
has been doing this for a joke" she con
: tinued.
"A jokev exclaimed Dibble, in sur
prise. Have you not got any Russia
! then?"
: MY name is Jerushia, and so is my
: daughters - said Mrs. Wheeler, ''and tha
: | suppose is what he meant by telling yol
t about old and young Rushia."
Mr.. Dibble bolted through the doc
, without a word of explanation, and mad,
directly for our store. You young scamp,
e said he as he entered, "what did you meal
, by sending me over there to buy Russia 2
81 did not send you to buy Rushia.
e supposed you were either bachelor o
widower, and wanted to marry Rushia,"
s replied, with a serious countenance.
II You lie, you dog, and you know it,
a he replied; but never mind, I'll pay yo
D off for that some day." And taking hi
furs he departed, less ill-humored tina
l could have been expected under the eli
Is cumstanCes.