The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1868-01-30
MR.. BROWNS MISTAKE.

DFONn from lllc uullllulC Vi Otncl
Browns who are born, grow up. and die
in this world of ours.
1t CHANGED that Mr. Brown had occa-
sion to visit a town some fifteen miles dis
tant on matters of business 1t was his
first visit to the town, and he proposed
stopping for day, in order to give HIM
self an opportunity to look about
Walking leisurely up the street he was
all at once accosted by child Of FIVE, who
ran up to him, exclaiming:
Father, L want you to buy me some
candy
Father was it possible that he a
bachelor, was addressed by that title. He
could not believe it.
Il spoke to you, father, said the little
one, surprised.
Really = thought Mr. Brown, ''this is
embarrassing.
L am not your father, my DEAR he
said what is your uame?''
The child laughed heartily, evidently
thinking it a good Joke
''Wh hat funny father you are," she
said; s.'but you are going to buy me some
candy
Yes, yes, viii buy you pound if
you won't call me father any more" said
Brown, nervously.
The little girl clapped her hands with
delight. The promise was all she remcm-
bcred
Mr. Brown proceeded to a confection-
cry store. and actually bought a pound
Of candy, which he placed in the hands
of the little girl.
In coming out of the store they encoun-
tered the child's mother.
oh, mother, said the little girl, '.iust
see how much candy father has bought
for me p
''You shouldn't have bought her so
much at time, Mr. Jones" said the
lady. 81 am afraid that she will make
herself sick. But how did you happen
to get home 50 quick? [ did not expect
you till night F."
"Mr. Jones! madam said the en-
barassed Mr.. Brown, it $ all mistake
| ain Jones at all; 1t isn't my name. I
am fllphalet Brown, of W, and this
Is the first time [ ever came to this city"
Good heavens, Mr.. Jones what
sould have put that silly tale into your
head? You have concluded to change
your name, have You? Perhaps it is your
intention to change your wife.
Mrs. Jones tone was defiant, and this
only tended to increase Mr. Browns en-
barassmcnt.
Il haven't any wife, madam; I never
had any. On my wor,l, us Il gentleman,
| never was married
And do you intend to palm this tale
of on me n said Mrs jones, with ex-
element. If You are not married, I'd
like to know who | amp
Il have no doubt you are a most re-
spectacle lady, said Mr.. Brown, "and |
conjecture from what you have said that
your name is Jones; but mine is Brown,
madam, and always was.
Melinda, said her mother, suddenly
taking her child By the arm and leading
her up to Brown, Melinda, who is this
gentleman
''Why, that's father was the child 5
immediate reply, as she confidingly plac-
cd her hand in his,
You hear that, Jones, do you? You
hear what the innocent child says, and yet
you have the unblushing impudence to
deny that you are my husband The
voice of nature, speaking through the
child, should overwhelm you I'd like
to know if you .are not her father, why
You are buying candy for her? | would
like to have you answer that. But
presume you never saw her before lii
your life.
Il never did. On my honor 7 never
did. | told her | would give her candy
If She wouldn't call me father any more .
''You did, did you? Bride your own
child not TO call you father? Oh, Jones,
this is infamous Do you intend to de-
scrt me, sir, and leave me to the cold
charities OF the world? Aud is this your
first step?''
Mrs. Jones was 50 overcome that with
h, Gil Il, !,
walk in fainting fit
Instantly a number of persons ran t.
her assistance.
Is your wife subject to fainting in thi,
why p asked a first conner of Brown
Il don't know said Brown ''She
ism my wife. [ don't know anything
about her.
Why, its Mrs. Jones, isn't it.
Sir, said the first speaker, sternly
this IS no time to jest. | trust you arc
not the cause of the excitement which
must have occasioned your wife's faint
ing fit. Nou had better call a coach ans
carry her home directly
Poor Brown was dumbfounded.
Il wonder, thought he, whether i
is possible that IN Jones, gone crazy. il
consequence Of which | fancy that m,
name is Brown. And yet | dont thinl
N Jones In spite of all Il insist tina
my name is Brown.
well, sir. what are you waiting for
1t Is necessary that Your wife be removed
az once, VIII you order a carriage?'
Brown saw there was no use to pro
tract the discussion by a denial. III
therefore, without contesting the point
ordered hack coach to the spot.
Mr. Brown accordingly lent an arm t
Mrs. Jones, who had somewhat recover
ed, and was about to close the door OF
her
Why. are you not going yourself?' '
by, no ; why should | ?''
Your wife should not go alone; sh
has hardly recovered y
Brown gave despairing glance at tn
crowd around him, and deeming it useles
to make opposition where so many seem
ed thoroughly convinced that he was Mr.
Jones, followed the lady ln
Where shall | drive p" asked tn
whip.
''II-don't know" said Mr.. Brown
Where would you wish to be carried?
Home, of course murmured Mrs
Jones.
Il don't know where that isl sal
Brown.
mo. 10 H street." said the ge,
tleman already introduced, glancing cor
temptuously at Brown.
The driver stopping in front of a hous,
the lady said: ''Wil you help me GU