New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-19
A Nlaerimopsal Incident.

She looked at him IN 8 puzzled way, and
then hesitatingy said:
"He's good natured, and never heard
him swear, 'cept the time when forgot anG
lett his boots in the oven"
"Are your conjugal ties still tender and
| sentimentalF' he asked.
Pm his la wiul wife, she replied, looking
| rather indignant.
Eyes, yes, know; but perhaps your hus
band has cogent reasons tor desiring to sevel
his corjugal ties"
"Jugal whatl' she asked.
Hasn't it occurred to you, madam, thai
Your husband may have run awayp
''GOOd gracious, nc"
ut has to me. was studying both OF
! you before he went out. l saw that he
was OF phlegmatic temperament, while
you are vivaciOus."
"Gced lancw
Eyes, ma'sm. l saw him looking at you
| as you were looking at the lady who tends
| the eating stand. could almost read his
thoughts. ! saw him eigh. A look Of deep
est sorrow crossed his face. l saw him
was disagreeable."
"You diGY'
"And saw him elevate bis nose"
"Did he stick up bis nOse at metz she de-
msnded.
.'Yes, and as he passed me going out l
heard him whispering to himself: IN leave
the old jade and hunt me up blooming
wife, lam sorry for You, ma'am."
"YOu needn't be-" she slowly said. draw
her waterproof. $50 he stuck up his nose,
eh And he kinder drew oil, eh! Called
me an old jade, do he !"
ut is sad case, ma'am," continued the
stranger as he saw her eyes enapping, "but
Of course you can't do anything about it,"
II can't eh - she replied, as she began
stacking up the baggage.
NO, ma'sm. All you can do is to pawn
your jewelry, sell your baggage, aud return
hvme."
Stranger, will you keep an eye on them
things r. she asked, pointing to the bag
II will, ma am, but l hope you will take
my advice. You don't want to make pub
lie scandal, do youf"
Watch them things she said, waving
her hand, and she wen out upon the street
Nothing was TO be seen Of George"
She started up the street, looking very pale
around the mouth. He sat in the window
OF the barber shop, smoking away ard read
ing negro minstrel programme. She saw
him as she was walking past. and che softly
slid in and had him by the hair before he
looked up.
"What on earth-Dolly-wby,D Dolly he
yelled, in his sudden surprise.
Eyes, il's your old iade!' she Kissed, try
ing to get hold with the other hand, too.
whats this-whO-hcld Un!' he ex-
claimed.
''For the Lawd's sake! WHAT'S all dis
yere mean 7" called the barber
Found that young and blooming wife
yeti she sneered, holding his head against
the wall.
What, wife-what ails ye--are We crazy"
he yelled.
Now. dew stop dis yer bludshed, or I'll
call out de police" added the barber, wav-
ing his lather-brush around.
.'Sneaked in here in hopes I'd go, did
yOul" remarked the wife.
woman, are you madi' asked the man.
'lf .he hai,.t done gOne crazy Ss fox,
den never seed . 'possum" put in the
barber.
George" returned to the depot with her.
The baggage was there, but the man with
the novel wasn't. She Sat George" down,
sat down beside him, and in reply to his
explanation che pressed her lips and said:
you sot right where you are or there'll
be broken bones"
but, Dolly"
"You let Dolly alone! Well be alone
bime-hy, and you'd better get ready to
shiver."
The stranger was q mean man. dolly
will never believe there wasn't something
in it.-Detroit Free Press