Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-07-28

and the steamers mail closes at four. John
john"
No John responded
"Confound the fellow-he has gone and left
me to lock up" muttered Mr.. Jones. But
time is precious now"
The pen flew rapidly over the paper, until
the last letter was nearly concluded. No other
sound was heard i'll the counting 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 singularity of the interruption.
'Buy book, sir % 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.
ono" said Mr.. Jones, a little roughly, as he
turned upon their intruder. 1t was a woman
young and handsome, though poorly clad
You had better" said the girl, with her
sweetest smile. Besides, Ineed the money 3"
"Well, there's quarter for your beauty"
said Mr. Jones CALAMITY, and now go, for l am
in great hurry" He took from his pocket
the coin and handed it to her.
sire"
what? ?"
"Hadn'nt you better give me half dollar 10
buy me some stockings?" land she raised her
dress just enough to disclose wel,formed,
naked ANGLE land see, I've no shoes either"
Among Mr.. Jones most recent acquisitions
was lovely yOnng wife, and he was deeply,
virtuously indignant "Ah! young woman,
is that your game 2" he cried, rising from his
chair. Leave the place instantly, or I'll put
you out"
"Don't lay your hands on me" said his Wis
itor, 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"
Mr.. Jones perceived at once that he was Gin
fix" but in a moment he decided what
course to pursue.
Scream as much as you like" he excaim-
ed, springimg to the door TO the counlingroom,
"Pll do a little screaming, too. John John p
The woman also approached the door, but
he kept her back SO far to prevent her
looking down the stairs, and continued his
calls for "John."
There is no John there" said the girl
mockingly, "you had better buy book, sir,
it's only twenty dollars now"
"Ah you've come at last, said MIR. Jones,
talking down stairs to an imagi gary John, run
for police officer as quick as you can. Ive
got Il thief here" Then turnin Z to his visit.
or with an air of confident assurance, "Now,
Miss you can spend your time in negotiating
for the sale Of Mother Goose, or in scream
ing, Just as you please; you'll not pass this
door till an officer comes"
L he girl began to look frightened. She ev-
identity had not counted upon this sudden
rc-appearancc of John.
con, sir, let me go, / didn't mean any
harm, she said.
'Didn't mean any harm, echoed Mr.. Jones,
angrily; "why, here is your shoes in the hail !
What have you been stealing down stairs"
The girl protested that she had stolen moth
ing, begged that he would not have her arrest.
ed, and promised never to modest him again.
Mr.. Jones detained her till she was thorough .
Enlightened, then pretended to rclent and babe
her go quickly or she would meet the officer
The girl lost no time in making her exit, and
MIR. Jones finished his letter just in season for
the mail.
On his way home in the Fourth avenue
cars, he mentioned his adventure to his friend
Mr.. Smith, whose place of bus ncsS is in the
same street
Good heavens" exclaimed Smith, "why L
was vlctmized exactly in the same way this
afternoon, and didn't get off so easily as you
did. | had to give her ten dollars, and did not
even get Mother Goose in return"
Upon comparing notes the friends ascertain
ed that they had been visited by different per-
sons proving that the "Mother Goose" dodge
is not the enterprise Of single individual.
Each congratulated the other upon having
learned an entirely new kink.
When Broad street gentlemen stay in their
countlng-rOom, alone, Of an afternoon, they
should see that their front doors are locked, or
they may be visited by angels unawares.