The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1867-10-03
a RAT IN CRINOLINE.
Twas such az Sorry sight,

y short time since, the vile anu lamliy
ii New York merchant returned from
Europe. bringing with them a young
German lady, who came
Far, fli across ~ sea"
to visit some relatives living in New
York. The moment the steamer was tele-
sraphcd as being below, Mr. +, the
merchant, left his store and drove to the
pier, anxiously waiting the moment when
Two souls with bnt single thought,
Two hearts that bea; a. one
would be gladly reunited in 4 loved en-
brace The minutes seemed hours, but mt
length the steamer, came. Mr.. l., in
ees:acy of delight, embraced and kissed
lis wife and children, and, after welcom-
ing Miss Lena--tLe young ady,-drovc
them home.
Happiness rcisned throughout the
household. The day was passed in romp-
lng with the children, Those dear little
ones who had been absent so long,-in
listening to stories Of journeys through
Germany and switzerland and iu banter
ing Miss Lena with having come so far
away from home not 20 visit her relatives,
but to secure a husband ina foreign cline
Dinner was announced Away acampcred
the children, Mrs. l.. and Nr. f.. aud Miss
Lena bringing up the rear The dihihg
room WAS reached, and the happy family
were about seating themselves, when the
sounl of music in the distance was heard
Each liotelel to the delicious strains which,
Like music of1hc sweet south
h-nthinG upon bank Of vioi-t=
~tc1iii. ant 5iIin-, ndOss,
apUroached the house. Away, GU, to the
front door ran the children in joyful clee
aaa after them Mrs l.. How de-
liehtful. What can it De p inquired Miss
Lena some regiment returning from
parade" responded M l., seating
himself quietly to discuss the elegant din.
ner he had ordered - be prepared Just
then--O horror Miss Lena with look
Of unutterable misery and alarm, claspcd
her skirts and gave forth terrific scream
food heavens! Wha, has happened 2"
exclaimed Mr. =, rushing irantically
beside her. There's something running
up nay skirts she Sasped, claspins the
aforesaid still tighter. Something run
Mug up your skirts. What can it be :"
and dropping upon one knee, cncircling
Miss Lcnas waist with one arm, Mr.
T. commenced cautiously to feel under
her skirts for the terrible something
oh Mr. =. NJ. l.. What shall
do ?" screamed Miss Lena. BE quiet !;
don't get frightened" said Mr.. l..
whea the door opened and Mrs l.
appeared What situation Mr.. j.
upon his knee, one arm about Miss Lena S
waist, the other-wherc under her
skirts. Mrs. I.-stood for a moment
transfxed with Indignation then throw
inc herself into Il chair wept bitter tears
Of shame, saving. %, George, George
| never could have believed this Of you
never Mr. L-tried to explain Mrs
E would not listen. Miss Lena, con
scious Of her innocence, but realizing the
awfulness Of the position in which she had
been placed began to weep as we'll as
scream when Mrs I.-feeling she had
been cruelty deceived. rushed angrily to-
ward her. evidently with the intention OF
doing her bodily harm. when large rat
ran from beneath Miss Lcna's clothes
Such a time rs there was then Mrs
=. folding her dress about her form
jumped upon chair. Miss Lena tainted
outright. and Mr.. l., Selling the 20
ker, commenced with his ratshlp race
for lie. Up and down the room, here
there, everywhere -" he rat, followed
closely by Mr. l. At length-"O
twas u sorry sight'-with one fell swoor
the cause Of this terrible mishap was de
fanct,
Mrs. l.. could scarcely forgive hersel
FOR suspecting her dear George. Mis'
Lena vas restored to consciousness, KISSED
Mrs L.. dozen times, and finally ack
uowledged the position was rather ;
strange one for married man. But MIR
L. after having place hors dc comJ0t hi
ratship, restored tranquility aud laughed
good-naturedly at the jealousy Of his wife
resolved within himself that the next time
he hunts for rats under a young lady,
skirt, it will be away from home.