Smyrna times., 1872-02-28
Too Soeiable.

The following extract is from MARX Twain |
new book entitled ''Roughing 1t, " now in pro-
cess of publication. 1t is an amusing illuStra-
ton of a back settler view of New York life
In Nevada there used to be current the
story of an adventure of two of her nabobs, |
which may or may not have occurred. [ give |
it for what it is worth.
Colonel jim had seen somewhat of the !
world, and knew more or less of its way but |
Colonel Jack was from the back settlements of |
the States, had led life of arduous toll, and |
had never seen city. These two, blessed |
with sudden wealth, projected visit to New
York-ColOnel Jack to see the sights, and
Colonel jim to guard his unsophistication
from misfortune They reached San Fran
cisco in the night, and sailed in the morning
Arriving in New York, Colonel Jack said
I've heard tell of carriages all my life, and
now | mean to have a ride in one; | don't
care what it costs. Come along"
They stepped out on the sidewalk, and
Colonel jim called stylish barouche. But
Jack said:
NO, sir. None of your cheap-Joh turn
outs for me. LIN here to have good time,
and money amt any object. | mean to have
the nobiest rig that's going. Now here comes
the very trick. Stop that yaller one with the
pictures on it-don't you fret-I'll stand all
the expense myself
So Colonel Jim stopped an empty omnibus
and they got in. Said Colonel Jack:
Amt i. gay though. Cushions, and win
dOws, aud pictures, till you cant rest What
would the boys say if they could see us cutting
a swell like this in New York? By George, l
wish they could see us. !"
Then he put his head out of the window,
and shouted to the driver!
Say Johnny, this suits me suits yours
truly, you bet! | want this shebang all day.
l IN on it, old mani Let 'em out Make EN-
60! We IL make it all right with yOu sonny ~
The driver passed his hand through the
strap,,hole, and tapped for his fare it was be-
lore the gOngs come into common use. Colonel
Jack took the hand, and shook it cordially.
He said:
''YOu twig me, old pardl All right between
gents. Smell Of that and see how you like it. y
And he put twenty dollar gold piece into
thedrver hands. After a moment the driver
said he could not make change.
Bother the change Ride it out. Put il
lnyOur pocket"
The omnibus stopped and young lady go
in Colonel Jack stared for a moment, thei
nudged Colonel Jim with his elbow.
Don't say word," he whispered. lie
her ride If she wants to. Gracious, there
room enough"
and handed her fare to Colonel Jack.
What's this for? said he"
Tive 1t to the driver, please"
lake back your money, madame w
cant allow it. You're welcome to ride hel
as long as you please, but this shebang
chartered, we shan't let you pay cent
The girl shrunk into corner, bewilderet
An Old lady with a basket climbed in, an
prOHered her fare.
Excuse me-, said Colonel Jack. "Yc
are perfectly welcome here, madame, but v
can allOu r,Uht doxun har
mum, and don't you be the least uneas
Make yourself as free as if you was In 20
OVID turnout"
Within two minutes, three gentlemen, tV
lat women and couple Of children, entere
Come right along, friends" said Color
Jack; don't mind us. This is a free bl
out out Then he whispered to Colonel ii
New York amt no sOcidLle place, do
IeGKOn-lt ain I no name for 1t.
lie resisted every effort to pass fares to
GgnIver, and made everybody cordially WELDON
Inc situation dawned on the people, and th
pocketed their money, and delivered themsel'
70 the covert enjoyment OF the .eplso
"slI ara dozen more passengers entered.
Oh, there is plenty of room" said Colo
Sack, Walk right in and make yourselves
iLpme. blowout amt worth anything a.
9;low.out, unless body has company" III
10 70 whisper to Colonel jim, "But amt tn
- NiASIo lIleuuIy : Anu dlu I tuCy Z
ABOUT 1t too? Icebergs amt anywhere.
reckon reckon they'd tackle hearSe, if it was go
More passengers got in, more yet, and {
more. Both seats were filled, and file OF n
we're standing up holding on to the cleats oy
head. Parties with baskets and bundles W
elmblng up. Ou the roof. Half-suppres
laughter rippled up from all sides
e Well, for clean, cool, out and-out che
TINS dent bang anything that ever L 81
an Injun, whispered Colonel Jack.
AChlnaman crowded his way in.
n 4. weaken" said Colonel Jack. "Hold
\ JnVer! Keep your seats, ladies and ge
Il t make yourselves free-everything' :
ot Driver, rustic these folks around jus
"ug as they're mind to go-friends OF o
yOu @ know. Take them everywheresi an
so9aEant soa more money. come to the st. Nicho
II aa We II make it all right Pleasant jour
~Syou, ladies' and gents; go it just as Ion
'Op please-it shane { cost you cent.
;aIae two comrades got out, and Colonel
Jimmy, it's the sociattest ptc,ce,
1 The Chinaman waltzed 10 as comforts
u ssa anybody. B'George, we'll have to bi
~:1s ae Our doors tonight or some OF these du
4 WI De trying to sleep with us"
81 "A eeroner's Jury in Minnesota rece