The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1874-04-29
THE SEARCH FOR JOHN SMITH.

John Smith married my fathers great
unc!e's eldest daughter. Malinda Byrue
consequently was = relative ,o..John.
Johns family had often visited at our
quiet coantry home, and At each visit had
most cordially pressed US to return the
compliment.
Last October, business called me sud-
denly to the city Of b g.. where our
relative resided. and without having time
TO write or apprise them Of my coming. !
vas intending to visit the family Of Mr..
John Smith.
With my accustomed carelcssness, I
bad left bis precise address At home III my
notebook, but | thought but little Of il. |
could easily fnd him. | thought to myself,
as the cars set me down amid the suoke
aud hustle Off,.
/ Inquired for my relative Of the frst
hackman came across.
lie looked 1t me with IN i'll suppressed
grin. What Was the fellow laughing at
To be sure my clothes were not u the Ia
test cut, and il il not just the thing for u
/. f.
ny one out Of the army 10 wear blue with
bright buttons; but my coat was whole,
and my aunt Betsy had secured the but
tons with whiting and soft soap until they
shone like gold. repeated my question
with dignity:
!, an you direct me to the residence Of
Mr.. John Smith,
MIR. S.m-i-t-h' be said slowly.
Yes, sir. M. John Smith. lie mar
ried my fathers great uncle eldest daugh-
ter, Melinda.
Il dont't think know . John Smith
with wife Melinda
John Smith seemed TO be common
noun with him. from the peculiar tone lie
used in speaking Of ttat individual.
.Ahi' remarked |, then there j. more
than one Of that name III the city !!
II rather think there is
Very we'll. then, direct me the near
est.
The nearest is in West street. second
left hand corner--you will see the name
on tue door
passed on. congratulating myself on
the cordial welcome | siould receive from
John aud Melinda.
| soon reached the place--a handsome
house with the name on s.silysr door plate
| rang the bella servant appeared.
Mr.. Smith inr
No. sir. Mr. Smith is IN the army
Mrs. Smiths sheg'
In the army? oh, no-she is at the
beach,
This is Mr.. john Smiths house is it?'
Its
Was his wife's name Melinda. and
was she Byrne before she was married,
from Squashsille:'
The man reddened and responded an
grily, Ill net stand here 10 be iHsulted !
Make OF with yourself Or LII call the po-
lice. | thought from the frst that you
was an entry thisf. bat you dou't play no
gaae On me I and he banged the door in
my face.
/, 4 thief! II | had not been in such
hurry to find the Smiths. | should have
given that raseally fellow sound chasti-
sing Oh the Spcl.
Inquiry elected ihc fact that John
Smith resided III Arch street. Thither |
beat NY step.. A maid servant answered
my ring.
sIr. Smith iuf'
Before the lady could reply. biz. red
faced man Jumped out of the shadows be-
hiud Tie door, aud laid Bis heavy hand %
my shoulder.
les. sir. he cried. 10 yoicc cf thun.
der.
slr. Smith Il III. lie stayed II home
III DAY on purpose u catch you and nov
by Jupiter. LII have ms revenger
Sir, said I. there must be some mis-
take. Allow mo % inquire II you are Mr.
John Smith 4
I'll inform you about Mr.. John Smith
10 way that you won't relish. II yua
don't settle damages forthwith. Five
thousand dollars Is the very lowest figure
and yon must ease the counlry!'
cried. What do you take me for?
You'd better be careful ur you'll get your
head eaved inf'
I'll cavc your head il for you. 700
young villain. youI' cried lie springing at
me With bis cane.
'0h. Jchn. dear Johnr exclaimed q
,hrilI female soiee. aud iall igurs in
sea of fiouuces bonndsd down The stairway.
! DOa't--don't for The love os heaven
don't murder him.
'whom do you take me fori' cried III
my temper rising.
! II looks we'll for you 10 ask that quest
lon = siseered the mau. you have Won my
Niie's heart, ssd src here pow to plan TO
elop6 wftb heSl I've found u al OUT
you nscdn't biukh. snd--'
.IberyouT eardou for intsfrupsing yon.'
aid |. =. but I hisc ncvcr sscn yosr wife
before. | perceive she " not Meiiuds. the
eldest daughter q ny father gress pncle.'
Sir do you deny ths. yos are William
Jepsst Do you deny ihst yoa are 10 love
With my wifcf' -. ,R.
| am not Jonss-t have not that 10.
nor sir. My name Is Parkwoll--ileDry
Of Sqaashsille r aud with . bow,