The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1875-07-29

THOSE CIRCUS BILLS.
She had enc in her hand as she came
mp stairs, and she didn't cay q word
until after she had wiped her specta-
rIes placed them on her nose, unfold
ed the bill and read few Of the head
iiues.
She was old-fashioned in look.
There were strings to her bonnet, she
had no hustle, her gray hair was comb
ed smoothly, and there were only
eleven yards in her black alapaca
dress.
young man, don't you know that
circuses are awful liars and humbugs!"
abe finally inquired.
The man at the table leaned back in
his chair aud refused to express an
opinion. s-'
"Well, know II, she continued in
. positive tone, "and ] believe they
git wuss every day. Now see here
listen to this: "a gorgeous panorama
Of amazing wenders-a gigantic COM
bisation Of astonishing acrobatic tai
emit" That's al right on . poster, but
hev they got 'em7 I'd like to see one
ofthem animals"
aYou're laboring under mistake,
madam. It means grand display of
natural curiosities, and informs the
public that tho proprietor has secured
many first class acrobats-the chaps
who stand on their heads, turn head
over heels, and cut up SO many mon
key-shines."
at does, eh !" she unused "waal, do
You believe it takes smart person to
keel over ?"
"Well, one has to have a good deal
of training"
fsThey de, eh ~ she rematksds IS she
put her umbrellas iny the corhef iahd
spit on her hands; @I1l show you that
you are deceived! Pm an old woman,
but if can't-w
MADAM, Hold chGicn't doitp ex.
clalmed the msn behind the table. "
"I can hop right over there and
never shake my bonnstl" she said as
she rose mp.
81 know you can, madam, but don't.
am here alone, and III don't want
you to. I'd rather you wouldn't. If
you are determined On it shall leave
the reom I"
.Wab you knowyI esn sd91it Eaod
that's enough. You may be right
about what that means, but see hero
hear this: The highways ablaze with
resplendent chari0ts-the grandest
pageant on EARTH I've bin to lots. Of
cirnusee. young man, and InevSr an
q pageant yet. If they had one the
dsor of his cage wasn't open."
"Ysu are alse in error there The
bill refers to the fact that the great
number of wagons, chariots, etc, make
mp . sight seeing Is they pass along
the street."
"Um-m-m," she muttered as she
folded the bill over; Il don't see why
they couldn't have said 30 then. And
now see here-read that: Sig. Gown.
Of, in his aerial hights.' Now, then
IL that boaconstricter or cunduran.
go7" i
at is . man, madam-ene of the
performers, his real name is probably
Jones, but that isn't grand enough aud
20 they put him down as Sig. GOWN
or He is the man who jamps OF q
rope, turns over twice, and comes
down all right"
"He is, eh ? Well, if he's got an idea
that he's the smartest man alive 1 want
to disappoint him. never did try to
turn over twice, but I'll do it right
here and now or break my neck! Git
the things of'n that tablet"
.tStay, madam-don't. I wouldn't
have you do it for fifty dollars.
@Just enceI"
"FOr heavens sake, madam, get |
down ofi'n this table-here-here's .
dollar if zen won't do it'll"
81 don't want your money, and / |
won't try it if your so scarf but l |
want no circus going around talking
about aryal flights and decsiving the
people!"
She sat down, the young man wip-
ed the sweat off his brow, and present
ly she remarked:
"And here's another thing. right
here: "A sparkling asterisk, flashing
across the field of the cloth of gold
Mons. Gomerique in hisgreat-deliuea-
tions of human character I'd like to
know who she is"
"Madam, that is man who define
ates character"
.How?" 4Ht
"Why, he make up faces-expresses
mirth, sorrow, joy, and so forth.pr
"He does, eh? Well, what's that to
blow about7 Makes up faces-see
here!" st
And she shut her eyes, run her ton.
quo out, and looked like the bottom Of
! brass kettle which had been licked
IN by q mule = "a -
ihey are humbugs, sir !" she said
IS she drew her tongue in, Gand dye
spese I'd pay fifty Gently to 60 to &
one?n -ssss y sara
'They are quite entertaining as a
general thing"
'Thsy are entertaining, eh7 Wsil II
: can't do more entertaining in hve I
than circus can in all day
I'll leave my bonnet up herel Here, Q
lold on this chair r. I
madam, I earnestly hope You are
'ot going to perform any tricks :
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