The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-08-31

think blue would become NEEDN'T you
julius ?" and Mr.. Boobies stopped befol
the glass for reply. AS the glass did nc
o answer him, he resumed, 81 wonder how
&c moustache would become me !-eh, Juliu!
Egad I think I'll let mine grow an
see."
SUSCEPTIBLE Mr.. Boobies
How much longer Mr.. Boobies Nigh
: have unused, know not, if Mrs. Wigle
hadn't entered the room to clear away til
breakfast things.
"Ah, Mrs. Wigley," said Mr.. Boobies
"Good morning to you. wish to ask 20
question. had dispute with frien,
of mine last evening, about my own age
How old should you take me to be2"
O, Boobies You know you had NJ
such dispute.
Now, Mrs. Wigley had an eye on MI
Boobies for a long time past, she though
him delicious morsel for her own swal
lowing. So she answered his question b.
another:
"Your age, sir 2"
Eyes, what do you think is my age ?"
"If fatter him, he may PROPOSE" Mrs
Wigley thought, whose thoughts by da,
and dreams by night were that her initia
|
"About thirty-five, should say, sir"
"Thirty-fve9 o, no, Mrs. Wigley," sale
Mr.. Boobies, chuckling with immensl
satisfaction, mot quite so young at that
let me see, was thirty-eight my last birth
day."
more like forty eight" thought Mrs
Wigley, but she said aloud:
"Lor, well, you do bear your age re.
markably we'll"
Mr.. Boobies was delighted at Mrs. Wig.
leys reply. He thought her remarkably
intelligent woman, and he resolved to
taise her wages Immediately, but prudence
Immediately stepped in and Mr.. Boobies
determined to put off doing so for short
time.
Mrs. Wigley has not had her wages rails
ed yet.
After ordering some chops for his dinner
| Mr.. Boobies dressed himself with immense
pains and promenaded Broadway.
While Mr.. Boobies was out he called on
his tailor and ordered new blue coat. AS
Mr.. Boobies was never known to wear any
other color than black, the order so sur
prised the tailor, that he could hardly en-
ter it for agitation.
"If understand you Alright sir, you said
blue ~
ayes, Mr.. Snipem, said blue, and l
have said so four times. suppose there
is nothing so very extraordinary in order
ing blue coat? ?"
30, dear no." said Mr.. Snipem, rubbing
his hands.
"Well, then, if I like to wear black,
blue, red, yellow, or green coat, it's moth
| 70 I fo 20 4
Boobies, slightly irritated.
Mr.. Snipem gave an apologize wave of
the hand.
"Well, then, send it home this week and
don't disappoint me. Good morning"
When Mr.. Snipems customer had depart
ed, he went into his workshop, and blew
up his men, simply because a customer had
given an unusual order, and he wanted to
relieve his mind.
| Mr.. Boobies left off shaving his upper
lip, consequently in about fortnight, it
assumed the appearance of cheap tooth
| brush. Mr.. Boobies, to add grace and
dignity to his carriage, determined to
learn dancing, and joined well known
school for that purpose.
o, vain Boobies Tender-hearted spoony
Boobies.
A grand ball was about to take place at
Mr.. Boobies school. All the pupils were
| invited and they had invited number of
their friends. 1t was to be grand affair
of the season, and the friend of any pupil
could be invited by the payment of one
| dollar.
Mr.. Boobies was invited. Mr. Boobies
had made great progress in the art of
dancing; he could dance polka and the
schottische and could get through quad
rifle very creditably by being told what to
| do at the commencement of every set.
The evening of the ball came at last.
Mr.. Boobies was gorgeously arrayed; he
had on blue dress coat with white satin
facings; fancy waistcoat, with gold vine
running about all over it; fancy shirt
front, so fanciful that it would bewilder
amp person who endeavored to find out the
pattern patent leather boots, that hurt his
corns exceedingly, but he bore it like a
martyr, and white kid gloves.
assure you, Mr.. Boobies "get up" was
| tremendous.
The master ofceremonies introduced Mr..
Boobies to Mrs. Gleseon.
"Will you allow me the pleasure of your
hand for the next polka 2" asked Mr.. Bob
bles.
81 shall be happy" said Mrs. Gleeson, as
she booked the engagement, and Mr.. Bob
bles departed.
Mrs. Gleason was not handsome, but she
was exceedingly pretty; she had finely
formed face, and such lc-ely eyes and hair
while her laugh, she had such charming
little laugh, and it captivated fellow
Immediately.
Mr.. Boobies danced with Mrs. Gleeson,
| and he was SO charmed that he took her to
supper. They got remarkably confidential
over SUPPER she told Mr.. Boobies she was
| q widow; he told her he was bachelor,
and they both laughed.
All, that winning laugh of Mrs. Gleeson's!
Take care-take care there-there it goes
l knew how it would be, Boobies, you've
| lost your heart
When the ball was over, Mr.. Boobies
hired carriage, and saw Mrs. Gleason to
her home on the east side of the town. He
took her hand at parting, and giving it a
gentle squeeze, said:
"You will allow me to call upon you to-
morrow 2"
"If were to say no, what then p asked
Mrs. Gleeson, playfully.
"Then should be the most miserable OF
men,"
"Flattery."
"No flattery, only the honest truth"
Bravo, Boobies you're improving.
"Well, then, you may. Good night"
"Good night ~ said Boobies, and went
home in an extraordinary state of mind.
Mr.. Boobies called on Mrs. Gleason the
following day, with fine bouquet, and
was made happy by her smiling on him
Things went ON this way for some time
Boobies calling upon her every day, and