The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1877-07-27

1Ailht1ie W d SO4u Watcny ana from rec
| OF cotton to a Cashmere shawl. She smil
ed upon him, and he was, remarkably
happy.
One day Bobbles called upon her-he
had his moustache very carefully dyed fol
the occasion--and found her reclining on
the sofa, reading the last new novel. Bob.
bles sat down beside her, took her delicate
little hand in his, and said
Julia, love you. You are the only
woman that can make me happy. Will
you marry me?"
And Mr.. Bobbles dropped on one knee,
and placed one hand upon his heart
20, Mr.. Bobbles, this is SO sudden, y
said Mrs. Gleeson, simpering.
20, Julia, say that you love me, please
do, continued Mr.. Boobies.
Pray rise, Mr.. Boobies. lfany one
should come in" said Mrs. Gleeson, know
ing very well that no one would be at all
likely to come in.
Il will not rise till you answer me, y said
Mr.. Boobies, passionately. 20, Julia I!
take your Julius to your heart, and make
him happy.
About week before the nuptial-knot
was to be tied, Boobies arranged that they
should have quiet little supper together
at Mrs. Gleeson's apartments. Mr.. Bob.
bles provided the supper, and a very nice
supper it was, too, with one or two bottles
Of choice wine to wash it down. The sup
per was on the table, and Mr.. Boobies, who
had taken his seat, was waiting for the ap-
pearance of Mrs. Glecson, who had lust
retired to her room to arrange her hair
when a man with ferocious beard and
moustache entered the room and sat down.
Mr.. Bobbles was petrifed with astonish-
ment.
Il beg your PARDON" said Boobies, as
soon as he could use his tongue; II think
you have made a mistake"
Il think not, replied the man. "What
have you got here ?" he asked, uncovering
a pair of ducks. "Ducks, as am a sinner
I'm fond Of dueks;" and 50 saying, be
commenced to deyour them.
Mr.. Bobbles almost choked himselfwith /
anger.
"sir," said Mr. Boobies, rising in great
wrath, that supper is mine, sir, mine. sir,
prepared expressly for Mrs. Gleeson ard
myself; 50 you will oblige me, sir, BY not
touching it''
"Mrs. Gleeson won't mind my having
'ome,a said the man "lor m hungry
Mr.. Bobbles looked as # he would like
o have pitched the man ont Of the window,
out he was about size too big, so he
Mrs. Gleeson entered the room.
"Julia," asked Mr.. Bobbles, "who is
hat man 2"
"Yes, who am ?'' said the man.
Mrs. Gleeson gave,a startling scream,
nd exclaimed:
'My husband !" !,
"Your husband? 7" almost shrieked Mr..
'obbles. "Why, amt your husband dcad2
But Mrs. Gleeson didn't answer, for she
ad tainted.
"This woman is my wife, said the man; s
and | think You had better 60 while you're J
afe."
Mr.. Bobbles didn't answer him, but took !
is hat and made for home. fl
It was true the man was Mrs. Gleeson's b
He was wild, dissipated fel- f.
'w, and had married her when she was q
ute girl, and long before she knew her :,
wn mind. He had gone abroad, and she, o.
ot hearing any thing of him for ten years, f.
oncluded that he was dead, and gave out o,
at she was vi low. When Mr.. Boobies .,
me, she thought him an excellent catch. q,
ID determined upon marrying him, if h,
'ssible. But she was prevented by the il
Idden and unexpected arrival of her 70
lsband. j.
Mr.. Bobbles has discarded blue coats -
ID moustaches, and has gone back to his u
a-fashioned black coat and white waist. !,
ats, and is still bachelor. :,