The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-04-16
An Unpleasant Adventure.
From the Washington Capital.


From the Washington Capital.
A story has broken out and is gaining
circulation that should be put to record
Three ladies, one the fsirer half OF q
Senator, the other the finer half OF 8
Secretary, and the third the equity side
of Supreme Justice, were want to take
constitutionsls together. They walked
great distances and sometimes to obscure
places.
One sunny morning last summer they
found themselves in front OF a handsome
mansion surrounded by a high brick
wall. So handsome place, and in such
quarter surprised them, for all around
were abodss OF humble lsborers, white
and black. Looking through the iron
gate, they were further amazed TO see
beautiful grounds shaded by lofty trees.
and adorned with the most exquisite
flower beds
While they gazed IN mute amazement
q handsome middle aged lady, elegantly
attired in cashmere wrapper light as
gossamer, came down the walks, gather
ing flowers.
As she approached the gate she sa.
luted the three graces graciously, and
asked them if they would not like some
OF the stars OF earth, as she
called her collection. They readily
enough responded eyes and immediate
" the gate was opened, and the
three entering, were soon gathering
roses and cosversing with the elegant
woman in white.
"You have beautiful place here,
said one.
Rather pretty" responded the entain-
er.
ave were somewhat astonished 10
find an elegant residence in such local
ity," remarked another.
YES, l selected 1t Intentionally" she
again said. 81 have large family OF
girls, and it was necessary for their
good that we should be as much removed
from the more public neighborhood as
possible"
You make it, then, for your dear girls
q sort OF q convent"
THAT is it exactly" she answered.
"How beautiful" said one.
Glow thoughtful" said two.
Glow good" said the third.
'And do you have any society? Dc
you permit them to receive gentlemen
visitors"
"Oh yes, but only the more select.
And the poor womaD in white run over
a number of names, and TO the startled
ears of the three, mentioned those Of
their husbands.
"How odd" exclaimed one.
allow very queer" exclaimed two.
"How extremely singular" exclaim ed
the third.
"Now, ladies, if you will step in |
shall be glad to show you my house"
They stepped into most georgeous!y
furnished parlor. The bronzes, pic
lures, and upholstery were OF the most
tasteful and refined sort.
Directly a maiden of sweet sixteen,
dressed rather in better style than usual
for a servant, entered with cake and
wine.
"Thls, said the hostess" putting her
arm about the waist OF the fair girl,
"this is my little adopted"
And you treat her us one of the
family?"
"Not vet. If she continues to be
good shall treat her as one OF the faml-
". But, ladies, try the WINE; 1t Is
some sent me as present from TIE
Hon.
Good hesvensl there was husband
again.
Ali thought the wife, this Is one OF
the public charities, and it is aided by
Congress, and she gave the thought
words:
"Well, yes, it is public charity, but
it is not aided by Congress, only Con-
cressmen. l could not keep up my con-
vent without Congressman; they are s
liberal"
The puzzled yet pleased visitors rose
to take their departure.
"And who Is it" asked we, "who has
entertained us so sgreesbly?"
There Is my card" replied tn,
motherly dame, with smile that III
up her lovely face like q candle in Ian
tern.
Some nights after these three ladies
with their distinguished husbands, were
at dinner party at the Executive Man
sion. During the progress OF the dinner
one got to telling of how they had hap
hened on a charitable establishment, s
sort of convent; and in few minute;
she had the entire attention of the table
interrupted only by comment and eX
clsmations from the other two supply
ing details and confirming the statemen
of the fair narrator. AS she proceeded
some male faces assumed deeper rec
and others grew deathly pale. When a
last the card WAS produced silence fell
upon the party. The card was passet
from one to another until it reached To
President, who remarked:
"Well, gentlemen, it was scarcely fan
To concesl this remarkably charitable IN
stitution from me-"
But, Mr.. President" cried one o. thes
ladies. "she told told US"
What she was told never came t
light, for the fair womsn got kick o.
her delicate shin that ended the sentenc'
in y little scream, in the midst OF whict
the ladies arose and left the gcntlemei
to their wine and cigars,
As the door closed on the last To
Hon. L. Chandler brought his fist dowI
upon the table exclslming:
well, I'll be id" :,
A roar of laughter went up that shooE
| the ceiling.
.. And what was it all about2
Don't ask us
i To the pure all things are pure-pur
! as Snow.