Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-06-16
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Lost His Boots.

There are few persons in this moral CON-
munity, who 60 about after nghtfall, like
his Satanic majesty, Seeking whom he may
devour." These roaring lions" are compris-
ed in two classes, male and female ditto
but with the latter, at present, we have moth
ing to do. Our recital relates to those young
men Of genteel exterior and address, who
make it their business to insult every unpro-
tected female they may chance to meet in the
street after dark, and especially if the lady
should have any claim to be considered good
looking. Occasionally these fellows get their
deserts. Here is an instance.
Miss T happened to be detained
little after dark, and was hurrying home, when
she was accosted by well dressed young
man.
"Miss," says be, "shall have the pleasure
of seeing you homer"
you appear to be alone, shall see you
home 2"
"No, sir, do not need your services"
"Come, conceive seen you before"
VERY likely-but don't know you"
"Well I'm bound to see you home"
an call the watch"
"Thank you"
"Impudence T.
YOU'D better take my arm
"No, Stree"
"You can't bluff me of in this way"
you'll repent this"
| "Gammon."
During this running fire, Miss T was
rapidly nearing her home, when reflecing that
her father or brother we're quite likely to be
within, she suddenly changed her tactics.
"Really, sir" said she, "the oppressive
heat and the fright together, have made me
quite faint, and shall be compelled to take
your arm"
"Ah this is charming" remarked the for.
ward but deceived gallant.
"Tell me-" simpered Miss T with
consumate tact, "is your name Gustayus p
Alas, no, dear miss, my name unfortunate
ly, is Timothy"
Timothy, Timothy did you say tits sweet
its beautiful-yet how unlike Gustavus 2
"Tnere is slight difference, ! admit be
tween Timothy and Gustayus but remember
fair one, o rose by another name would smell
as sweet, as the divine Fanny Kemble uset
to say"
"True, true, but here am at home vii
yon walk in n
will |? you entrance me-"
"Hush-not o wbisper-walk 10. Nov
take off your boots the slightest noise will
cause discovery, aud shall be ruined. Hayt
you taken of your boots!"
eyes"
"Now follow me-but if you value your lif
remain silent"
"Ive got an engagement at twelve re
marked tlsyouth somewhat agitated.
~ will let you of in season for that"
"You won't disappoint me-" said he as h
cautiously followed her up stairs in his stock
ing feet.
On reaching the FIRST landing a door wa
open, aud he stood in the presence Of th
father, mother and brothers of his fair charge
"My dear parent" said Miss u
"permit me TO introduce you TO Mr.. Pickup
an impudent fellow, who has annoyed and in
suited me This evening on my way home.-
You will perceive that he is bOotless."
Mr.. Pick. Up stood aghast thunder struck
Had the hsuse fallen down upon his head, h
could not have looked more terrified.
"0h, you scoundrel y shouted the old gen
tleman, as he showered dozen we'll aimee
) aud effectual blows upon the unfortunate
J gallant, who turned and fed wildly down tn
a stairs. Mr.. Il. kicking him at every step
The front door was opened in twinkling, AM
without his boots, the poor devil fled .preci
4 pitately down the street. and was soon lost il
D the darkness of the night.
Those boots have never been claimed.