Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-04-13

qsirys she opened upon me like two
"Well, of all the impudent rascals that
ever saw, you beat the lot! l want to
know if you had the cheek to come back
here again? You'd like to sell me another
German silver teapot, and another brass
bosom pin to my dear Arminty--wouldn't
you ?''
by no MEANS" said 1. "I beg, to in
form you"
.o6, you needn't begl wedou't believe
in beggars! s'pose you tho't shouldn't
know you-but did! should know that
black bag of yours in California! Clear
out of my premises or I'll lay my broom
handle over you! If there is anything L
hate. it is peddter-especially rascal like
you
:. Allow me to INQUIRE" said I, cit Mr..
Smiths wife was Melinda Byrne, the eldest
daughter of my fathers"
The broom stick was lifted; heard it
cut the air like minnie bullet, and sprang
down the steps into the street at my best
pace.
An angry man do not fear but who
can stand before an angry woman l had
rather face roaring lion. lv
i called on two more Mr.. Smiths-still
unsuccessful in my search. 1t was getting
near dark, and was more than anxious to
reach my destination.
My next Mr.. Smith was located in Lenox
street; 1t was twilight when l rang the
bell at his door. .
forcing me into the hall, before i could ut
ter word.
-"Walk right in, sir, they are expecting
you'll The ladies will be down in moment
Miss Hattie is in the back parior. Walk
right in, sir.o
a shadowy apartment, and at the entrance
/ L was announced: fit RI" Ut
-. Mr.. Henry l'as -1E v-.aa -.E.-E 7f' 81
The gas was not lighted and the apart
ment was in semi-darkness. / heard soft
quick feottall ION the carpet, and a a r
pair OF arms aft II round my neck, and a
/ OF the sweetest lips oil the fOUtStOOl touched
mine; and good graeious--tor a moment
/ the world swan and felt as if l had been
{ stewed in honey, and distilled into Lubin's
best triple extract of rosesl .sra
oh, Henry-my dearest and best! Why
don't you kiss me, Henry ?1 cried a voice
like music, "haVe. you ceased to care for
ME ?" and again the kiss was repeated. .
Who could resist the temptation? / am
naturally different man, but 1 have some
human nature in me and paid her princi-
pal and interest.
..Oh, Henry, feared that being in the
army had made you cold hearted-good
heavens !'' She tell back against a clair
pale as death. The servant had lit the gas,
and stood revealed.
81 beg your pardon marm," said ,s''there
F, is evidently some mistake. May inquire
/ if Mr.. Smiths wife was Melinda Byrne,
the eldest daughter of my tather's great
uncle ?'' o..
The red flush came to the young lady's
cheek-was as handsome as picture-she
replied with co odrtesy.
'one was not. You will, hope, excuse
me for the blunder I Ihave committed We
are expecting my brother Henry, from the
army, and your blue clothes deceived me %
- s'For which shall always wear blue,n l
replied gallantly. ALLOW me to introduce
myself am Henry ParkwelI. of Squash
vi1ie!'' and in making my. best bow, |
stumbled backwards over an ottoman, and
fell smash into china closet, demolishing
at least adozen plates and as many glass
IsspIa ang to my feet, seized my bag, and
without word dashed out of the house.
e1 i knocked over man who was passing
at the moment, and landed myself on my
head in the gutter. The man picked him.
+ self up, and was about to go in OH his mus
Gle, when the glare of the street lamp re-
,Eealed to me the well-knOwn face of my
John Smith.
Eureka - cried I, ''allow me to inquire
if your wife was Melinda Byrne, the eldest
daughter of my fathers great uncle
sByrne?"
- t'She was,'' said he, grasping my hand,
sand am delighted to see you. But, con-
found it, you needn't have come at fellow