Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06
Srlrtt Sturp.
THE AGENTS. REVENGE.
BY EDWARD E. KIDDER.

NSueeTlOWH
The train stopped with jar that
brought the passengers to their feet
and precipitated fiat but gaudy car
pet bag from the rack above upon the
nose of sleeping Granger whose
wild and frantic snores had driven his
fellow passengers TO the verge of mad
ness during the night.
The members Of "Altrott's Artistic
Alliance" fled from the hot car with
a sigh of relief, and entering the Orn-
nibus in waiting, were whirled away
to the "Buckwheat Hotel, there to in
dulge in wash, breakfast, and good
sleep.
The actors life is, Of course, all
wild excitement and hilarity, but play
ing fve-act drama, and then enter
ing the train Immediately after the
performance for an all-night ride, with
no sleeper" obtainable, is perhaps
calculated to dim the garish splendors
of such an existence trife.
The agent who had "run back to
meet the company" having seen all
its members "well bestowed" and
chatted with the manager at breakfast,
walked forth into the town to see
whether any of his bills had been dis
turbed by the ruthless hand Of boy
hood. Having satisfied himself on this
point, and thrown a playful brickbat
at venerable goat who seemed desir-
Gus of feeding upon brilliant poster
that cost forty-two dollars a hundred,
the active agent sought the local edi-
tors and adjourned toa convenient ''hos-
tclry," where the sound Of Here's
luck" and "Take another ?" testified
that he was endeavoring to place his
loose change where it would do the
most good. This combination Of bust
ness and pleasure effected, the agent
continued bis walk. Hepaused thought
fully before a handsome pIate-glass
window filled with marvels of the jew
tler's art
"I'lI try this place once more" he
murmured, as he entered the store.
Ought to have picture in here.
Best window in town.
A bald-headed, dull eyed man coax
ed his mouth into sickly smile, and
leaned expectantly over the counter.
Il wish to see," said the agent, in
his most honeyed tones, whether you
would allow me to place very hand
some picture Of Miss-in your win
dow, for which l will gladly give you
a ticket to this evenings performance"
The bald-headed man looked like
funeral Immediately.
"a theatre p he inquired.
"Yes, sir; a frst-class dramatic
performance. One of the
mo, sir" said the jeweller. Il look
upon plays.and players as instruments
OF Satan. | wonder our town council
allows them license"
ooh, in that case," said the agent,
good morning. and away he went.
He was angry. He thirsted for re-
venge. He had it.
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A charming little fairy, with bright
and merry face, stood, alolt 2 P. NJ,
gazing intently into jewelers. win
dow. The plate-glass reflected back
the neat but stylish hat, the rich seal
skin cloak, and the general ensemble
that spoke Of comfort Or even wealth.
AS she entered the store, the jewels
and ornaments seemed to send forth
additional CLEANS Of brilliancy, as
though they felt the sunlight Of her
presence. So thought old Crusty, the
jeweler, as he laid down his dusty ac-
count books and hastened too meet
her,
"Let me see some diamond rings, if
you please?-clusters."
Her voice was even sweeter than
her face.
A tray was placed before her. She
selected one ring of dazzling brilliancy
and whiteness.
"What is the price Of this p
"Three hundred dollars, miss. :
81 think | will take this. Let me
see some bracelets-broad bands"
The jeweler produced them with
alacrity. He had added twenty-five
per cent. to the regular price Of the
ring, and he chuckled inwardly.
Have you none heavier than
these?"
eyes miss, one pair in the window"
and placing the ring carefully back in
the case (for shop lifters in these days
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