Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-05-01
upon his paw Do you still insist upon your
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upon his paw Do you still insist upon your
complaint" ]"
81 still insist upon H." 'sTsa
The course the affair was taking seemed
to have become painful to the lady's hus-
as could be seen by the way she held up her
head, aud the energy with which she shook
il, quite uselessly. The judge was just go
ing on to further consideration of the case,
when loud voice was heard from the audi
enoe II will place two hundred rubiss NJ
the service of the defendant"
There followed silence, during which Q
gentleman forced his way through the crowd,
aud placed himself by the young mans side.
.'Sir, am the Prince W., and beg You
will obiige me by accepting the loan of the
two hundred rubles in question"
"Prnce, am not worthy of your kind-
ness, for / don't know If shall ever be able
to pay the loan," answered the young man, in
a voice tremulous with emotion.
Take the money, at all events, can
wait until you are able to return it." There
upon the prince held out two notes Of .
hundred rubles each, aud coming up close to
him, whispered few words very softly.
There was sudden lightning up of the of6-
GERS face. He Immediately took the two
them to her with polite bow.
II hope madam, you are satisfied"
With q malicious smile, shs reached out
her hand for the money.
"Yes; now | am satisfied"
With a scornful glance over the crowd OF
spectators, she prepared to leave the court
room on her husbands arm. @
stop, madsm," said the officer, who sud-
denly became like another man, with frm
and confident manner.
"Whst do you want z"
The look that the young woman cast upon
him was as insulting as possible.
Il want my Dress" he answered with
sligh, but still perfectly polite bow. -...-
"Give me your address, and will send il
to you"
80. no. my dear madam am in the habit
Of taking my purchase with me at once. Fa-
vor me with the dress Immediately"
A shout of appreciation came from tho
gallery.
"Order !" cried the judge.
"What an insane demand 2" said the lady's
husband. "My wife cannot undress herself
here" .-.........
II have nothing to do with you, sir. in
this matter, only with the complainant" "Be
SO good, madam, as TO give mo the dress im-
mediately. am in great hurry, my Affairs.
are urgent, aud 1 cannot wait q moment
longer"
The pleasure of the audience at the ex-
pense Of the lady increased with every word.
until it was hard to enforce any approach 10
be quiet, SO that either party could be heard.
"Do not jest any more about it. L will
hurry and send you the dress as soon ss
possible"
81 am not jesting. demand from the rep
resentntive OF the law my own property-that
Dress" said the officer, raising his voice.
The judge, thus appealed to, decided
promptly. ...r
The officer is right madam. You aro
obliged to hand him over the dress on the
spot"
II can't undress myself here before all
these people. and go home without any dre'.
on" said the young woman with anger aud
tears.
"You should have thought Of that sooner.
Now you have no time to lose. Either give
up the dress Oh your own accord, or" A
nod that could not be misioterpreted brought
to the ady's side two officers Of justice, who
seemed about to take upon themselves the
Office Of my lady's maid.
Take your money back, and leave me my
dress"
20, no, madam that dress is now worth
more than two hundred rubles to me"
"HoW much do you ask for il Z"
Two thousand rubles," said the officer
firmly. -
Il will pay the sum-" the weeping lady's
husband responded promptly. Il have bore
FIVE hundred rubIes. Give me pen and pa
per. and will write order upon my banker
for the remaining fifteen hundred" :. '2f
After he had written the draft, the worthy
pair withdrew, amidst the Kisses from the
audience. ...s-t -r
"STosEwALL" JAcKsos's CHARACTER
The widow Of "StouewalP' Jackson says
that M man has heen nore misunderstood