Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-11-30
Mr.. Browns MishapG

We DON'T know when We have laughel
more heartily than at the following. which
We fni in an eIchNngc. under the caption
Of" Mr Brown. Mi.hars" 3"
Mr EIiphAls, Brown wa'a bachelor Of
3j or tbcrcabous; one of those men who
sem born 10 pas. through the world alone
Slv, thi, psculariiy, there was nothing to
distinguish Mr. Brown from the multitude
Of other Browne, who are born, grown up,
AMI die in ,hi. world of ours. I, ehancci
that Mr. Brown h,iocca'ion 10 visit town
some friy miles d'tan, on matter. ot bu'i-
nc... IL wa, nj. fir, yi.i, % the place, and
he proposed stopping 4, day, in order 70 rive
himself an opportunity To look about.
Walking loi'urrly aero-s thc street, he vas
all a, onco accos,ci by child, who ran'up
to him eiclaiminc
Father, | van, you to buy me some
candy"
Father" W" itp,.'ihlc thu, he, n
bachelor. was addressed by that ti,le' lie
could not believe Il
Who ar ,ou .pclEinr to, my dclr7"
inquired hc, Of the little girl.
"f.poko to you, father" said the little
girl surprised.
Really" thought Nr Brown, &" this il
very embarrassing. Lam not your father,
my dear" he aid. "whati.your name ."
The child laughed heartily, evidently
thinking I, gooi joke. ." whata funny
father you are. " .be aid IN, ain, YOU
soin. to huy me some canIy7"
"Yc.. yes; III buy You a pound, ~ you
don't call me father any more" said Brown
nervou.ly.
The little girl c'arr'i her hands with 10.
hight Tho promise wn' all .ho r'mcmhar.
81. Mr Il. pro'crd-l to confectionery
store, where he actually bouch, a pound NJ
candy, which be placed In the hands Of tho
little girl In coming out Of the store they
encountered the child. mother.
"Oh. mother" aid the little girl, "in.t
.cc how much candy father has bought for
me-"
"Y You .houlln't have bought her % much
at a time. Mr.. Jones'" aid the lady. 81
am a'rai.l she will make herself suck. Bat
how did you 60, home - quick. did no,
eIpec, you ,ll after dark "
"Jone--T-madam." said the rnhar.
ras.ed Mr.. Brown. Z" it'' all mistake ; I
ain, Jones at all. I, isn't my name. I
am Eliphalet Brown. Of ", and this
is the first time ever came to this city"
"Mr. Jones. wha, has pm, this silly tale
into your hcad7 You have concluded to
chang. your nlmc have YOU Perhaps 1t
/. your intention to change yonr Nife7"
Mr.. Jones tone was defiant. ard this
only tendedto increase Mr.. Browns cm.
harrasmcnt.
81 haven't any wife. madam, never hal
any. On my word as gentleman, never
was married"
&" And do you intend to palm this oa NJ.
on meY" said Mr.. Jones. with excitement.
"If you nro no, married, should like to
know who am9''
"I have no doubt that you are most
respectable lady" said Mr.. Brown, "and
conjecture from wha, you have said. that
your name !. Jones. hut mine Is Brown.
madam. and always was"
Melinda" said her mother, 'uiieoly
taking the child by the arm. and leading
her up to Mr. Brown, Melinda, who Is
this gentleman 20
&" Why. that's father" vas the child's
immediate reply, a. confidently she placed
her hand in his.
You hear that. Mr.. Jones, DO you :
You hear what that innocent child says.
and We, you have the unblu'hln: impudence
to deny that you are my husband The
voice Of nature speaking from the child
should overwhelm you. III like to know
II you are not her father. why you are buy
ing candy for herr would lie to have
you answer that. But presume you new
er saw her in your life"
- never did. On my honor. l never
did. I told her would give her the candy
If she would not call me father any more y
"YOu did, did yOa' Bribo your own