Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-02-11

| 'lhe time, dearest, he replied, shall be
when 1t will be most conye yenient for you
oh, how glad am = she exclaimed.
What pickle would be In If the folks
should drop in ell or . sudden . be sur
missed at the moment, as he had Q present,
iment. As the thought passed his mind,
latch key was heard fumbling at the
dosr. At this omInous sound she spranp
to her feet greatly frightened.
oh, dear I was her exclamation, 'wha,
shall / do? Here comes the folks 2
What shall | do 2 was the question ol
Gus, as he sprang to his feet.
oh dear = oh; dear . she bitterly ex,
claimed. where sLall hide you, |, There
Is no closet, and you can't get out Of the
70 IN before the folks VIII see you. There
The door is opening-quick-hi under
the sofa, II is high one.
He didn't stop to look for better place,
but popped down, and commenced crawl
ing under. His progress wa. greatly &C,
celebrated by her Feet, which she applied
Huitc nCaNul tO MS eluc.
Thunder what plantation she's got,
said Gus, as il came in contact with his
ribs.
He found the space under the sofa rath>
er narrow SO much So that he was obli.
ged 10 lie on his face.
'Whew they keep cat in the house !
Hist there they come-ene. two, three
daughters, the old man, woman, and two
gents, friends of the ladies, l suppose.
Heie they are down on the sofa. How
would like to grasp one of these delicate
little feet. Cots ! she would thii k the
devil had her. l wonder how long I've
got to stay here ? Hope the conversation
will be edifying:"
1h This manner his thoughts ran for at
least an hour. BY that time he found his
situation anything but pleasant, not being
able to move at all. There were no signs
OF their departure, judging from their con-
versation, which was lively and well kept
up; aud not knowing how long he would
be kept in that position, caused him to
anathematlze them most severely. lie IL
nally became worried TO such degree
that he accidentally let an oath escape
his lips.
.Hsrk I! what's that 2 exclaimed one,
but the others heard nothing.
Jesu! Marie : thought Gus, what
narrow escape? If any of the others had
heard II, should have been discovered,
and then pretty plight 1 would be in-I
would be taken for burglar
While thus congratulating himself on
his narrow escape, shawl belonging to
one of the ladies, which was hanging over
the back of the sofa. slipped behind II
was Immediately missed, and q search
commenced.
1t must have fallen behind the sofa
surmised the owner
Il viii soon ascer tain,' said one Of the
young men, rising from the sofa.
Seizing enc end of the sofa, lie whirlcd
II into the middle Of the room.
Yc gods. what a scream. The ladies
tainted away at sight Of Gus lying on his
face
Burglar thief. robber = shouted the
head OF the house, retreating toward the
door.
Complimentary said Gus, looking up.
The two young men promptly seized
him and raised him to his feet
Come give an account Of yourself;
how came you here p were the questions
put to him.
Thieves robbers watch screamed
the ladies.
Stop your noise = shouted The old man,
as Gus commenced an apology.
Ladies and gentlemen, said Gus, you
have found me concealed Under the sofa
in burglarious manner, but pom my soul
ii was for very different purpose alto-
gether.'
Tie then gave lucid explanation, and
In such manner that it set the old gems
tlcman in.o roar of laughter. The girl
was called In 10 be questioned about the
matter.
shall see now at any rate who have
been skylarking with, thought Gus, as her
step was heard ON the stairs
A moment more, and daughter of
HIM. black as the ace of spades, strobe
into the room. Such an apparition of
darkness struck our hero dumb. For a
moment Re was model of auiazement
but roar of laughter front all Id this room
restored his scattered senses. and he be-
came fully aware OF his ridiculous posi-.
tion.
where's my hat ? he family calculated
as he rushed from the room.
Until sleep closed his eyes did the roar
Of laughter ring in his ears, and when he
was sound asleep vision Of the regress
fitted bof.,ra hin,