Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-12-29
A Rash Act.
now WILMINGTON REPORTER FILLED TO GET
An ITEM.

er was busily engaged whiting an article On u
Job jackson sensation, particular TREND
rushed into the room, slammed the door te-
hind him, and said:
Good bye, old fellow, I'm Olf-called to
say last farewell
Indeed" replied the reporter, which way
now2 Going to Washington ?"
NO. I'm not" interrupted the visitor, I'm
gong for good I'm going. forever; clear out
from this vale Of tears. This worlds blank ;
a deep delusion hollow humbug, ard III
have no more of it," And he clutched at the
air and danced around the room like a mad
man.
Calm yourself, Sam =" sail the reporter,
cool down a little and let US understand the
situation"
Calm myself Cool down Talk Of a man
calming down for single moment who has
been treated as | have been. Iusinua,e that a
man who has been outraged beyond any other
individual on the face Of this earth could be-
come cool fur one solitary second. Never
I'm off give us your band for the last time. :
"No, SIR" returned The reporter you
shall not leave this room until yen have un-
burdened your mind 10 me. C,nii lie in your
friend. Sam-make clean breast Of your
trouble-aud perhaps you will then feel bet
ter"
40" sail the visitor, desponainely, 81
shall never feel better on this dark and miser-
able earth, hut I'll coufle in You'll lay my
trouble before you. Listen, while relate this
dreadful story:
Five weeks ago from this day took TO
my bosom as my wife what then supposed TO
be helpmate a tender and loving creature,
golIep haired angel and inst to think that
being-thai. as supposed, personiticaiiOn of
tenderness should do this :" and he lifted his
bat and showed the reporter mourning badge
Just over his left eye
How in the world did this happen p asked
the reporter.
1t is soon told. he continued. This bit
ter, heart rending story is short. As was
coming down stairs this morning met the
clambermaid going up, and don't know how
it was, but she must have tripped or studied
her toe, and-and. of course had to keep her
from falling. so suppose must have caught
her in my arms Ii was only for moment,
but Amanda must have been watching me
from below aud misunderstood the circum-
stance. When reached the dining room
there stood my golden haired Angel
Ia tears. suppose ?" interrupted the re-
porter.
"No There were no tears on those checks.
and all tenderness lad led from that face
No beams Of love streamel from those eyes.
aud oh how can tell il, she had a stove
litter in her hand"
She received you tenderly as usual, and
caressel you, Of course" said the reporter
"She caressed me with that stove litter ;"
was the reply" aud what is more, that being
who hal promised to love, honor and obey
angel in human form-cnlled me
red headed, bow legged, squint eyed deceiver
| wish | had never been born r. and he broke
down completely.
"You soothed her passions, did you not p
You explained the matter in its trde light and
the storm of anger was dispclIed by sunny
smiles ?"
Z" No, attempted to soothe her, replied the
respondent visitor, "and Just then happen
ed to see her mother coming up the alley"
Then you explained it to your mother-in-
law, suppose, and the difficulty WAS all clear
ID up?"
mo; went right out Of the front door -
Ny heart was too full to remain another second
q that house, and came down here to say
asst farewell before / commit the awful deed.
shall go off and buy pint Of laudanum,
eek some quiet corner and pass peacefully a.
way. FAREWELL Farewell :"
He rushed from the room while the reporter
eized his bat aud note book aud followed rap
dly after him. keeping him 10 sight for three
quares, when he disappeared into McGinnis'
Then the reporter quickened his
,ace and reached the door just in time to hear
Us friend call FOR ga pint Of the best old rye"
When these words fell Upon tue reporters ear
lie turned with a sigh and retraced his steps .
lis hopes Of obtaining an item were b.ast- 4
d.