Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-04-14

dcrnoSs Of old rags, broken crocke'
~, old tjnwork, etc. scattering 3
fock Of hens and a snappish litt!o
terrier from his nap on the steps,
4 rod faced woman answered my
rap, but before | could make my
customary inquiry, she opened ON
mo like n two edged butchcrkniic
"Woll, oralI the impudent rascals
that / ever saw, you beat the lot =
want to know if You have the cheek
to come back here again? You'd
like to sell me another German sill
yer teapot and another brass bosom
pin to dear Araminta, wouldn't ye?
by no means" said l; Il beg to
inform you-'
| "Oh, you needn't beg! We don't
/ believe in beggars. | suppose yon
thought ! wouldn't know you--but
/ ! did ! ! should know that black
leg of yours in Caliiorny Clear
out Of my prcmisos, or I'll lay my
broom handle over ye! If there's
anything I hate its a peddlor--es-
+ peciaIly a rascal like you
ALLOW me to inquire if Mr.,
Smiths wife was Melinda Byran, the
eldest daughter Of my fathcr's-
The broomstick was lifted, | heard
il cut the air like a minnie bullet,
and sprang down the steps into the
street at my best speed.
An angry man | do not fear; but
who can stand before an angry wo-
man? Ihad rather face q roaring
lion.
| called on two more Smiths--still
unsuccessful in my search. 1t was
getting near dark, and | was more
than anxious to reach my destina-
tiCn.
Ny next Mr.. jmrS was located
on Leonox street. 1t was twilight
when | rang the bell at the door.
A smiling fellow admitted me,
fairly forcing me into the hall, be-
fore | could uttera word.
walk right in, sir; they are OK
pecting sou. Tho ladies will be
down in moment. Miss Hattie is
in the back parIor. Walk right in,
sir"
was gently pushed toward the
door Of Il shadowy apartment, ana
at the entrance | WAS announced:
"Mr. Henry
The gas was not lighted, and the
apartment was in semi nidarkness. |
heard Il soft. quick football on the
carpet, and pair ofarms fell around
my neck, and u pair Of the sweetest
lips on the Cootstool touched mino {;
and, good gracious for a moment
the world swan; and | felt rs if |
had been stewcd in honey, and dis
titled into Lulin best triple extract
of roses
"Oh, Henry, my dearest and best !!
Why don't you kiss me Henry ?
cried a voice like music, "have you
ceased to care for mc!' and again
the kiss was repeated.
Who could resist the temptation ?
I am naturally a dittident man, but
/ have some human nature in me,
and l paid her principal and in
tcrest.
ooh, Henry, | had so feared that
being in. tic army had made you
cold hearted - good heavehs!"
She fG! back against chair as pale
as death. The servant had lit the
gas, and stood revealed
81 beg your pardon, madam" said
I, there is evidently some mistake.
Mag / enquire if Mr.. Smith's wife
was Melinda Byran, the eldest
daughter Of my fathers great unclc?'
Tho red flush came to the young
lady's chock-ehe was as handsome
as picture, and she replied with
courtesy:
Ssh was not. You will, / hope
excuse me for the blunder | have
committed, We are expecting my
brother from the army, and your
blue clothes DECEIVED me"
For which | shall always wear
blue" l replied gall"ntly. ALLOW
me to introduce myself am. Hen
i ry Parllwcll, of Sguashvillc!" and
in making my best bow, | stumbled
over an ottoman, and fell smash into
q china clost, demolishing at least a
dozen plates, and as many glass
tumblers, ! sprangt to my feet, seized
my hat, and without a word, dashed
out of the house. / knocked oven .
man who was passing at the moment
and landed myself on my head in
the gutter. The man picked him
self up, aud was about to make :
display Of muscles, when the glare
of the street lamp revealed to me the
well-known face Of my John Smith
"Eurel.aw cried /. ALLOW me
to inquire if your wife was Melinda
the eldest daughter Of my fathers
great uncle ByPan?"
She was !" said he, grasping my
hand, "and | am delighted to see
you! But. confound it, you needn
come at fellow sol''
But | must cut my story short.
He took me home with him; had
q good visit; / saw Melinda to my
hearts content. Nay. morei l met
and was properly introduced t.
= Hattie Smith and-well, j am hav.
: ing a new suit Of clothes made-ard
in due time they viii he married
: myself in thcm-to the young lady
inst alluded to.
A HoRyET's NEsT.-Two mis-
chierous boys were playing on tbs
. hanks Of tho Ohio river. A boat.