The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-07-25

way station. Probably attracted by
the invisible fascination which never
fails to bring about contretemBs, q gems
t.emam from rear car came in and
took seat Immediately behind the pair.
There was shock of surprise as his
eyes first fell on them, and Q deathly
pallor overspread' his conntenance. But
this was for On instant only. Then q
flush succeeded and queer smile began
TO play around the corners of his set,
determined lips. An hour passed. The
billing and cooling went on and be
was patient and evidently An interested
listener. The people in the car began
to perceive that something unusual was
going on. Finally the man leaned for
ward. with that peculiar smile still
lowering about bis lips, and said:
i beg pardon. but you seen 70 be
enjoying yourselves immensely
The lady rose with q stifed scream.
and wheeling around, confronted the
stranger, with a pallid face snd great
staring eyes. Her companion was no
less disconnected. He. too, had risen
70 his feat, and stood unessily looking
ut the intruder, flushing and psling by
turns.
MY God, it has come at last " walled
the woman.
The stranger was cool and impsrtur.
bAble.
You did dot expect to see mo. did
you?'
Heaven knows I did not : exclaimed
the lady, from whose eyes the tears
had already begun to trickle.
We'll, it's not unusual. People al
ways meet under peculiar circu instances.
suppose you are on your bridal tour
The lady covered her face with her
hands and sank back into her seat. She
had already begun to sob Historically.
Il happened along this way by
chance continued the stranger. i am
going West TO Leadville. I thought /
would try and do something for tho
children, inssmuch Us you have left US.
But trust you will not let this scci.
dental meeting disturb your enjoy
ment.'
The woman was moaning in abject
misery.
I wish you all sorts of happiness.
and will not intrude upon you. This.
ladies aid gentlemen, facing around to
the spectators, IS my runaway wife.
and her lover. They arc very nice peo-
pie. and then turning away be stalked
out. leaving the guilty couple alone in
their humiliation and shame. At tho
noxt station they quit the train.
The baby rolls upon the floor,
Kicks up his tiny feet,
And pokes his toes into his mouth.
Thus making both ends meet.
The dog attached to tin pail.
Coos bowling down the street.
And. as he msdly bites his tail.
He mhketh both ends meet.
The butcher Stays the pensive pig,
Cuts of his ears and feet.
And grinds them in o sausage big
Thus making both ends meat.
The farmer coops his skinny hens,
And feeds them with choice wheat
The means must justify the ends,
And so no makes them cat.
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ON A honeymoon tour, recently. the
young husband, crossing the Straits OF
Fuca, was suddenly very strange. Are
you i'll, love ? exclaimed the anxious
model wife. oh. say, Alfred, beloved.
are yOn ill?' He was afraid of being
doubted. and family replied, Il think
the shrimps l had for breakfast this
morning must have been alive
An attempt is to be made to pass =
divorce bill through the Frcpch Cham.
bers. and. though its success in the
Chamber Of Deputies is certain, ito
treatment by tho Senate is problemati.
cal. Absolute divorce 10 not recognized
by tho French laws. Tho clerical info.
once is strongly against any change.