The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-02-21

Francisco III the nlSut, ana SalIeu III the
morning. Arriving in New York, Col
oncl Jack said:
"Ive heard tel Of carriages all my
life, and now I 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 Colonel Jack said:
"No, sir! None of your cheap'John
turn outs for the. I'm here to have a
good time, and money amt any object.
/ mean to have the noblest rig that's
going. Now here comes the very trick.
Stop that yaller one with the pictures
Oh it-don't you frct-I'll stand all the
expenses myself"
So Colonel jim stopped an empty ON.
nibuS, and they got in. Said Colonel
Jack
"Ain't it gay, though? Oh, no, I
reckon not! Cushion, ard windows,
and pi:turcs, til! you can't rest. What
would the boys say if they could see US
cutting a swell like this in New York
By George, I wish they could see us.
Then he put his head out of the win
dow and shouted to the driver:
Say, Johnny, this suits me!-sults
yours truly, you bet! want this She
bang all day. I'm on it, old man! Let
'crn out: Make 'em go! Well make
it all right with you, sonny!'
The driver passed his hand through
the Strap-hole and tapped for his fare
Il Was before the gongs came in common
use. Colonel Jack took the hand, and
shook it cordially. lie said:
You twig me, old pard! All right
between gents. Smell Of that and see
how you like it!
And he put twenty dollar gold piece
into the drivers hands. Af;er mo.
ment the driver said he could not make
change.
"Bother the change! Ride it out.
Pat it in your pocket"
The omnibus stopped and young
lady got in. Colonel Jack stared for a
moment, then nudgcd Colonel Jim with
his elbow.
"Don', say a word" he whispered.
Let her ride if she wants to. Gracious,
there's room enough
The young lady got out her porte
monnaie and handed her fare to Colonel
Jack.
"W hats this for - said he.
"Give It to the driver, please"
Take back your money, madame.
We can't allow it. You're welcome to
ride here as long as you please, bu: this
shebang's chartered, we shant let you
pay cent"
The girl shrunk into corner, hewild-
cred. An old lady with basket climbed
in, and proffered her fare.
Excuse me-" said Colonel Jack. -
you are pei fcctly welcome here, mad
ame, but We can't allow you to pay.
Set right down there, mum, and don't
you be the least uneasy. Make your
self as free as If you was in your own
turnout"
Within two minutes, three gentlemen,
two fat women, and couple of children
entered.
"Comc right along friends" said COL
oncl Jack; don't mind US. This is a
free blow out" Then he whispered to
Colonel jim, "New York amt no socia.
bic place, don't rccon-it amt no name
for it."
IIc resisted every effort to pass fares
to the driver, and made everybody cor
daily welcome The situation dawncd
on the people, and they pocketcd their
money, and delivered themselves up to
covert enjoyment of the episode. Half a
dozen more passengers entered.
ooh, there is plenty of room," said
Colonel Jack. "Walk right in and
make yourself at home. \ blow ont
amt worth anything as a blowout, un-
less body has company" Then in j
whisper to Colonel jim, "But ain't these
New Workers friendly: And amt they
cool about it too? iccbergs ain't any
where reckon they'd tackle hcarse,
if it was going their way
More passengers got in, more yet, and
still uore. Both seats were filled, and
file of men were standing up holding
on to the clcats overhead. Parties with
baskets and bundles were climbing up
on the roof. llalf<upprcsscd laughter
ripp!cl up from al SIDES.
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