Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-01-24

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forgot g remove it;ncXt day Or. kausS
himself entered the loom III the APP
pointed hour.
We did not know that il WAS the doc
tor, however, until lie announced hul-
self second time; for he was not atSll
like theportrait. He had uo beard, ana
not much forehead; his Cheeks also
were quite smooth, and even the eve
brows were imperfoetly Developed; his
hair was long, Imp, and yellow, and iii
\ that respect matched his complexion;
he appeared TO be about Is years Of age,
but assured us that he was much older:
and his SnectacleS, which he never re-
moved, gave him Il certain appearance
Of earnestneSs, il not OF wisdom; he was
doctor OF philosophy, he told us; his
dialect was pure--the "hocheSt
| Deutsch;" he knew French n great, =
and could speak il like foreign" hut
did not price il very" English he had
studied "a tall WHILE" lie knew also
Hebrew, Greek, Latin, military, tic
takS-what not >" He could teach
them all, and would come flor week
ora moon to prove how we liked
Miss Critic asked him i great many
questions, which he answered with eN-
IRENE politeness, and rs lie was ac-
commodating as to times and terms it
was agreed that he should come on
trial, 1T all events, and enter upon his
duties atonce. w.
you must be particular to ground
your pupils thoroughly Miss Critic
said, when all this was settled.
"Sol' he answered, looking little
perplexed. Il shall ground them ,
How 2"
My sister-in-law explained.
"Iou are not 1T all like your port
trait, sine remarked in the next place.
You not like il? Not like my por-
trait? am sorry" Unanswered drawing
hlmselfup.
II mean that there is not much re-
semblance, she said, showing him the
photograph.
But madam, how you mean That
is not of mine;" and taking ont his
pockct-hook no produced a fac-simile Of
himself, speetacles and ALL II was
evident that We had sent his carte to the
wrong person, who would no doubt,
DE disgustcd at receiving it in exchange
| for his own grave and bearded physlog-
nomv.
need not speak ut length Of the
troubles, veNations, and expense to
which We were subjected for many days
and weeks us II result of our advertise.
ment Testimonials and photographs
1 had been missent, and | was threatened
with legal proceedings and received
many unpleasant visits in consequence.
Withholding men from all parts Of Eu
rope forced their way into my study, and
and insisted on being provided with a
situation "or an equivalent One of
them, Pole had sword-stick, and
wanted to fight me in the back garden;
another sent me u copy OF u paragraph
he threatened To insert in the daily
papers, warning everyone To avoid mo
rs an imposter. was obliged to fee
the policeman to keep an eye upon my
premises and to protect me from an
noyances.
In the meantime DIR. krauss arrived
and entered upon his duties. lie
seemed 10 be m amiahle, but not very
strong-mindcd young man. lie had
learned his English without n master,
and afforded us some amusement by
his misconceptions and mlsconstruction
Of our language; but We were Obliged to
be very careful, as he was sensitive and
touchy, and always ready to fancy that
we were laughing at him. Miss Critic
4 had said great deal to the two boys
about politeness, warning them never
to indulge in ridicule, etc, which am
sure was quite unnecessary, ms their
own good feeling would have taught
them chat but their aunt never failed
to look nj them and frown whenever
anything absurd was said, and that VS.
almost sufficient to upset their gravity.
The following may serve rs q specimen
Of the little misunderstanding which
arose almost daily:
IL do not like scoops cub" Dr.
krauss remarks at dinner-timc, eyinp
u leg Of mutton winch am about to
carve; u like better coW.ilcsh. z
We call II beef" says Miss Critic,
urbanely; but this is veal before me-
May ! send you some2 VEAL" she re-
peats, I'M much louder key, seeing that
lie looks pcrplexed.
Wheel: All, yes, because i i
round"'
1t was tillet.
NO" shouts Miss Critic 4" Veal II
the name of it."
40 Veal can hear you, am not
toub. But il il odd; &c French cali il
woe Veal is better name for il
as woe, becauseit is gor..
All this time Tom, with Miss Grittio's
eyes upon him, keeps up constant
coughing behind his pocket handker'
chiet.
You have sclaupcn," says Dr.
krauss, looking Mt him suspiciously;
"you have great COW il your troat.
Tom can stand il no longer, bnt bolts
out Of the room, uttering Il little squeak
as he slams the door, and George, who
has been looking for something under
the table, runs after him without hay.
irg found IT,
I'VE say caugh,r Miss Critic re-
marks, mot co'c You will excuse me
mentioning it, know
"Co.u-g-h, colt. All 50 thea b.o.ug.h
j. boH, and through thof?'
NJ iSs Critic dpmurs ID this. and In