Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1872-05-23
SELECTED STORY.
A Nabeb's Visit to New York,
BY MARK TWAIN.

In Nevada there used 10 be a curren t
story of an adventure of two of hel
nabobs which may Or may not have oc.
Cured. [ give it for what it is worth:
Col. Jim had seen somewhat of the
world, and knew mere or less of its ways
but Col. Jack was from the back settle
meuts of the States, had led life of ar
duous toll aud had never seen city.
These TWO, blessed with sudden wealth;
projected visit to New Yorl-Col.,
Jack to see the sights. and Col. J i'm to
guard his unsophl,'ication from mis- for
tuue. They reached San Francisco in
the night and sailed in the morning,
Arrived in New York, Col. Jim said.
'Ive heard tell Of carriages all my life,
and now tuean 10 have a ride In one. |
don't care what 1t costs come along
They stepped on the sidewalk and Col
jim called on a stylish barouche. But
Col Jack said:
mo, sir; none Of your cheap john
turn out for me. I'm here to have
good time, and money ain t any object
| mean TO have the nobbest rig that's
going. Now here comes the very trick {.
Stop that yaller one with the pictures on
it don't you fret-I stand all the .ex-
pense myself"
Sc Col Jim stopped an empty omni-
bus aud they got in. Said Jack:
"Aiut it gay, ttongh? Oh, no. reck-
on not. Cushlons,and windows and pic
lures ill you can't rest. What would
the boys say If they could see US"
Then he put his head out Of the win
dow aud shouted to the drivers
Say. Jphnny, this suits mel suits
yours 'uly, you bet !! Want this She
bang AL day. I'm on it, old man. Let
'em out. Make 'em go! Well make
tall right to you, sonny"
The driver passed his hand through
the trap hole aud tapped for'his fare it
was before the gongs came into con-
mon use. Col. Jack took his hand and
shook it cordially. He said:
You twig me. old pard I! All right
between gents. Smell of that-see how
you like it y
And he put twenty dollar gold piece
in the drivers hand. Alter moment
the driver said he could not make change.
ride it out. Put it in your pocket"
Then to Col. jim, with a sounding
slap on the thigh:
Amt it style though Hanged if I
dea't hire this thing every day for a
week"
The Omnibus stopped and a young
lady 60. In Col. Jack started for mo-
ment; then nudgcd Col. j i'm with his ell
bow.
Don't say word,'' he whispered "let
her ride, it she wants to. Gracious,
there is room enough
, The young lady 60. out her portemouie
and handed her iare 10 Col. Jack.
What is this lor?' be asked.
Give it 10 the driver, please"
Take back your money, madam -
We can t allow it. You are welcome to
ride here as long as you please, bu
the sLebang is chartered, We shan't let
you pay cent.
ne Slfl SuTauk luto oHInCI u0"i'
dered. An old lady with basket climb
ee in, and proffered her fare.
Excuse me-" said Col. Jack. you
are perfectly welcome here, bur we can 7
allow you to pay. Set right down there
mum, and don't you feel uneasy. Make
yourself as free as il you were in YOU
own turnout. l.
Within two minutes three gentlemen
two fat women aud couple oh ildren en-
tered.
Come right along, friends" sale
Col. Jack don't mind US. This is /
free blow. out" Then he whispered t,
Col. jim, New York amt no sociablt
place. don't reckon it amt no nam
Tor it."
I He resisted every effort to pay fares
to the driver, and made everybody cor
daily welcome. The situation dawnee
on the people, and they packcted thei
money and delivered themselves up Il
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