The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-31

trot in lime basket. A further look showed to |
Mr.. Timpson "the most divine waist he ever /
seed" and set of waterfall curls that rippled
like seed of sherry.
'If the front view is match to this" thought |
Mr.. Timpson, SIN the garments of that young |
lady is eentered an attraction that not only |
takes down Mauch Chunk, but all Carbon coun- |
ty."
Mr.. Timpson stepped up to the window, and
looked in. Young lady WAS scrutinizing belt
buckle of flagree, set with imitation pearls
Young lady saw Mr.. Timpson and smiled. Mr.
Timpson's heart again futtered like a wounded
pigeon.
the young lady.
Every much, miss"
ssIm glad you agree with me. l was just 60
ing to buy it, but unfortunately We ieit my pock-
etbook at home"
Mr.. Timpson inwardly thanked his stars.
"Such being the case, imiss, permit me TO buy
it for you
"On one condition, sir and that is, that you
escort me home afterwards, and allow my Aunt
Mary to thank you for this act OF courtesy.
Mr. Timpson felt as happy AZ though he had
owned all the corner lots in Paradise, and eleva
ed the corners of his dickey just one and three
quarters inches Mr.. fimpson accompanied the
Young lady into the store, and secured the buckle
for which he invested the sum OF four dollars anu
eiphty-seyen cents. Having done this, he pur-
chased belt to fit the buckle, with pair of
gloves and handkerchief in addition, reducing
a ten dollar bill to the insignificant traction OF
two dollars and eighteen cents.
The Young lady informed Mr.. Timpson that her
name was Miss Arabella, and conducted HIM
down Eleventh street to Locust, and up Locust
| to brick building with damaged door plate and
stained. Mr.. Timpson was conducted into the
front oarlor, where, few minutes afterwards,
MISS Arabella presented to him her "Aunt Mary"
| and her three cousins
The three young ladies were gotten up much
| after the pattern of Miss Arabella, and evinced
degree of artlessness and naivete in their man
| ners that Mr.. Timpscn admitted to be alike
| gushing" and captivating. The contour of their
| waists appeared to Mr.. Timpson something
| seraphic, while their bare shoulders were suft-
| ciently suggestive to render the commandments
! as powerless as a cable OF straw
| Mr. Timpson entered into conversation, Ara
bella sitting by his side with familiarity that
| Mr. Timpson regarded as immensely fattering.-
| Mr.. Timpson presently expressed desire TOR "a
! drink of well.wa Miss Arabela informed
| him that if he requested Aunt Mary to do So she
would bring wine. Mr.. TimpsOn made the re-
| quest A bell tinkled, and darkey, in a white
| apron, appeared with wine, ice and glasses upon
| an enormous tray.
Mr.. Timrson imbibed ssHe had no sooner
| done so than he began to feel sentimental
| Champagne generally does business in a hurry
| He informed Miss Arabella that he had long
/
rest his head and call it all his own Here Miss
| Arabeila spoke up and said that ''that bosom
was hers" Timpson expressed an intention to
write Immediately to his uncle in Williamsport
and ask his consent to the marriage, to be sent
in by return of mail.
Having remained one hour longer Mr.. Timpson
| took leave of Aunt Mary audI the young ladies'
and passed out in the vestibule As he did so
the darkey in the white apron tapped him upon
the shoulder.
Eyer did't pay yet, mister"
"Pay for what?h
For der wine
"Pay for the wine?''
"0f course"
and how much is it ?"
six dollars sar. :"
And does Miss Arabella's company pay her
aunt for wine -
"Ot course dey does ?"
Mr.. Timpson paid the six dollars, and walked
towards his hotel, rejecting upon the economy
of the arrangement. Surprising it to be Philadel-
phia custom, he resolved to submit with good
grace-Upon further reflection he thought it
was good idea, and that a young lady brought
up in such aschool OF economy must possess
additional advantages as q companion for life.
Mr.. Timpson Saturday repeated his call
He found Miss Arabella in company with her
brother, young gentleman III livery black hair
and barbuncle shirt studs.
Mr.. Timpson didn't call, however, for more
wine Upon salary of eighteen dollars d month
beside his board, he couldn't perceive the wis
dom of the investment. He contented himself
this time with admring Miss Arabella, and rose
| coiored aaticipatlons of the beatifc time when
| she assumed the name OF Mrs. Timpson. Miss
| Arabella expressed herself as equally delighted
her ''dear brother" having yielded his consent TO
| the proposed nuptials
! Mr.. Tmpson babe the lady good afternoon
| and started out with Miss Arabella's BROTHER
| They went into neighboring tavern and indul-
| ged in cobbers, after which Mr.. Tinpson started
| back for the hotel. As he passed the State
House, the clock struck three. In order to veri-
| fy the time of his own chronomenter, Mr.. limp
| son placed his h and on his fob. His ticker had
disappeared. Mr.. Timpson paused, made des-
| perate ''feel' at his trowsers pocket, and found
that his pocket-book had gone to keep company
| with his watch. Mr.. Timpson was in agony
| The missing wallet contained not only his own
money, but the sum OF seventy-fve dollars in ad-
| dition, with which to pay for the melodeon for
his church. The last he of either pocket
| book watch was while taking that drink with
| Miss Arabella's brother.
| Air. Timpson went to the police Office and told
| his story to detective Levy. Detective Levy went
ahead, and in few hours reported progress
Miss Arabella's brother had taken the train that
| left for New York, half an hour after coming into
possession of Mr.. Timpson's funds. Mr.. limp
son returned to Mauch Chunk last night. To do
! so ne Obliged to borrow money from firm
| IN Church alley, of whom his employer purchased
! goods Mr.. Timpson is now down upon women,
and goes in for the entire abolition of the sex,
| beginning with Miss Arabella and her Aunt Mary.
| -Philadelphia Times.
| ORIGIN OF The SISTERS OF CHARITY.-The