New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-08-27
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How Mr.. Jones Got Rid OF Her.

From the New York Evening Post
But two letters more thought Mr.. Jones, lat
head clerk, now Junior partner in the importing
| firm of - 4 Co., No. Broad street, as he ben
over his desk and dipped his pen in the ink afresh
| But two short letters more, and then shall bt
ready to join Mrs. Jones in that delightful exeur
sion, upon which she has set her little heart. Bu
two letters and, as live it is half-past three ant
the steamers mail closes at four. John John.
| No John responded.
"ConGound the felow-he has gone and left me
to lock up muttered Mr.. Jones. " But time is
| precious now'
last letter was nearly concluded. No other sound
| was heard in the conuting-room above or in the
store below, and Mr. Jones supposed he was alone
In the building.
Buy book, sir ~ said voice at his ear.
"No." said Mr. Jones, mechanically, so deeply
absorbed in his work as not to notice the singi-
larty Of the interruption.
Buy book, sr2'' and this time a book
" Mother Goose's Melodies he observed on the
title-page-was thrust between his eyes and the
unfinished letter before him.
I" No. said Mr.. JONES' a little roughly, as lie
turned upon the intruder. 1t was woman young
and handsome, though poorly clad.
:" You had BETTER said the girl, with her sweet.
est smile. " Besides, need the money!
Well, there's quarter for your beauty" said
Mr.. Jones gallantly, and now go, for | am in a
great hurry" He took from his pocket the coin
and handed it to her.
Had nt you better give me half dollar, sir ~
Hadn't you better give me half dollar to buy
me some stockings? ''-( -(and she raised her dress
just enough to disclose wellformed, naked ankle)
''and see, I've no shoes either.p
Among hir. Jones most recent acquisitions was
lovely young wife, and he was deeply, virtuously
indignant. "Ah young woman, is that your
game?" /" he cried, rising from his chair. Leave
tile place instantly, or I'll put you OUT
Don't lay your hands on me, said his visitor,
stepping back with look of defiance. "Don'tlay
your hands on me, sir, for if you do I'll scream,
and whoever comes will think you are taking
liberties. You had better buy book, sir-only
ten dollars''
MIR. Jones perceived at once that he was in a
hx, but IN moment he decided what course to
pursue.
springing to the door of the counting-room, "rli
do a little screaming too John john!
me woman also approached the door, but he
sept her PACK 80 far as to prevent her looking
down the stars, and continued his calls for John y
e There is no John there,n said the girl mock
ingly; you had better buy a book, sir, it's only
twenty dollars now
{ All! you've come at last" said Mr.. Jones'
for police officer as quick as You can I've rot
thief here" Then turning to his visitor with an
air Of confident assurance, Now, Miss, you can
spend your time in negotiating for the sale of
Mother Goose or in screaming, Just you please;
you'll not pass this door till an officer comes"
The girl began to look frightened. She evidently
had not counted upon this sudden re-appearapce
of John.
" Oh, sir, letme go, didn't mean any harm
she said.
"Dipnt mean any harm?" echoed Mr.. Jones,
angrily why, here are your shoes in the hall
What have You been stealing down stairs ~
The girl protested that she had stolen nothing,
begged that he would not have her arrested
and promised never to molest him again.
Alr. Jones detained her till she was thoroughly
then pretended to relent and bade her
go quickly or she would meet the officer.
The girl lost time in making her exit, and
Mr. Jones finished his letter just in season for the
mail.
On his way home in the Fourth avenue cars, he
his adventure to his friend Mr.. Smith,
whose place of business is in the same street.
"Good heavensth exclaimed Smith, "why Twas
exactly in the same way this afternoon,
and didn't get off as easily as you did. had to
give her ten dollars, and did not even get Mother
Goose in return.''
Upon comparing notes, the friends ascertained
that they had been visited by different persons,
-E--.M ~ Mother Goose dodge is not the
proving that Cne -aesE FORT ABA fse. aIlgratu
enterprise of single indiYlQuaI. EacnN eafFhs
lated the other upon having learned an entirely
new kink.
When Broad street gentemens stay in their count
ing room alone, OF an afternoon, they should see
that their front doors are locked, or they may be
visited by angels unawares.