The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1872-02-08
RY MARK TWAIN.

| RT MARK TWAIN.
In Nevada there used to be current
the story of an adventure of two of
her nabobs, which may or may not have
occurred. l give it for what it is
worth:
Colonel Jim had seen somewhat of
The world, and knew more or less of its
ways; but Colonel Jack was from the
back settlements Of the States. had led
life Of arduous toll, aud had never
seen city.
These two, blessed with sudden
wealth, projected a visit to New York
-Co'onel John to see the sights, and
Colonel Jim to guard bis unsophistica-
t'on from misfortune. They reached
SAD Francisco in the night, and sailed
in the morning. Arriving in New
Y"rk, Colonel Jack said
Give heard tell of carriages all my
life, and now l mean to have ride in
one. don't care what 1t costs. Come
| along"
They stepped on the sidewalk and
Colonel Jim called stylish barouchc.
But Colonel Jack said :
"No, sir! Meme Of your cheap John
turnouts for ne. I'm here to have a
good time, and money amt any object.
l mean to have the robbiest rig that's
going. Now, here comes the very
trick. Stop that yaller one with the
pictures on it. Don't you fret-I'n
stand all the expense myself"
So Colonel Jim stopped an empty
! omnibus and they got in. Said Colonel
| Jack:
"Ain't it gay though? Oh! no, l
reckon not. Cushions, windows and
pictures till you can't rest. What
would the boys say if they could see US
cutting swell like this in New York !?
BY George! l Wish they could see u.s."
Then he put his head out Of the
window, and shouted to the driver:
"Say, johnny, this suits me suits
yours truly, you bet you! I want this
shebans all day. I'm on it, old man {!
Let 'em out! Make 'em go. Well
make it ali right to you, sonny!'
The driver passed his hand through
the strap holes and tapped for his fare
it was before tho gongs como into
common USE Colonel Jack took the
hand and shook it cordially. He
said:
"You twig me, old pard ALI right
between gents. Smell of that, and sec
how you like it,"
And he put twenty dollar gold
piece into the drivers hand. After a
moment the driver said he could not
make change.
"Bother the change. Ride out. Put
it IN your pocket"
Then to Colonel jim, with sound
ing slap on tho thigh:
"Ain't it style, though? Hanged If
don't hire this thing every day for
week."
The omnibus stopped and a young
lady got IN. Colonel Jack stared for a
moment, then nudgcd Colonel Jim with
his elbow.
Don't say word," be whispered.
"Let her ride, if she wants to. Ora.
cious, there's room enough"
The young lady got out her port
monnaie, and handed the fare to Colo
nel Jack.
"What's this for 2" he asked.
"Givc it to the driver, please.'
"T.ke back your money, madame,
We can't allow it. You are welcome
to ride here as long as you please, but
the shebang is chartered we shan't let
you pay cent"
The girl shrank into corner bewil-
dered. An old lady with a basket
climbed in, and protfered her fare.
"Excuse me-" said Colonel Jack.
"You are perfectly welcome here, mad
anne, but We can't allow you to pay. Sit
right down there, mum, and don't feel
the least uneasy. Make yourself as
free as if it were your own turnout"
Within two minutes three gentlemen,
Two fat women and couple of children
entered.
"Come right along, friends" said
Colonel Jack. :Don't mind US. This
is free blowout" Then be whisper
ed to Colonel jim, "New York amt no
sociable place; l don't reckon it amt
no name fer it,"
He resisted every effort to rass fare
| to the driver, and made everybody co.,