River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29
HOUSE TO LET.

"HeighC@ yawned Mr.. EllicOtt, the
real estate agent as he looked out of
the window at two old women, a
market cart, and the pOstnan. Tim es
are dull-fearfully dull! Never have
known 'em stagnant so since | was in
the business. A list of houses to rent
and for sale that would suit anybody, at
prices that are absolutely scandaloUs,
rs far as cheapness is concerned, and
no demand for 'em-literalJy nonew
And Mr.. Elicott lighted his cigar, ar
ranged the ''To Lets" little more at
tractively in the window, and shook his
head mournfully at the big ledger on
the high desk.
But Just at that instant III which he
drew sigh indicative of the EXTREMIST
dependency, a stout middle-aged gen.
tleman, with felt hat, an umbrella
under his arm. and square toed boots,
walked into the neat 1arpeted Office.
The agent slipped nimbly off the chair
laid down his cigar, and assumed the
business mile.
What can | do for you?" he said,
rubbing his hands, and seeming brown
stone sale, or red brick exchange, at
the very least.
my nam e IS JONES'" said the stout
stranger.
Happy to see you. Mr.. Jones" sim
pered the real estate agent, rubbing
away harder than ever,
And | want to rent a respectable
mouse in pleasant neighborhood,
added the gentleman. 81 am sick OF
boarding, and | intend to take house
no -
Certainly" by ali means" said the
agent beginning brisklv to ilutter over
the leaves OF his book. eve have, !
am happy to say, Il number Of most
eligible residences here which can
hardly fail to meet your acquisitions.
"Give me list said the old gentle
man,
Certainly" said Mr.. EIlicott, dipping
his pen in the wooden standish.
II mean business" said Mr.. Jones.
al am glad to hear it." said the agent.
Aud scarcely five minutes more had
elapsed before the middle-aged gem
tleman, with the alpaca umbrella, and
the square-toed boots, was where q IA,
lettered 80 Let" hung conspi5iously
beside the door.
Miss PAMELA Peppermint was just
taking her hair out of crimp IN the
front third story apartment as the bell
sounded its hollow tocsln through the
house.
Joanna" said Miss PAMELA, over
the stairs, look out of the area window
and see who it Is"
ut is a gentleman, ma'am," Joanna
answered, IN snrill whisper, ''in a SUI
I, Ill Nd a NJ j.
brella."
Come TO answer the advertisement,
said Miss PAMELA, radiantly. "Show
him into the parlor, Joanna and tell HIM
I'll be down directly"
She settled her crimps once again
pinned a petite ribbon bow in her back
hair. gave her forehead farewell dab
with powder puff. and read over for
the last time, paragraph in the morn
ing's paper, which ran as follows:
WANTED By a young lady of educa-
ton and experience, position as mouse
Keeper TO gentleman of means. NJ
trifers need apply to Miss F., No. ~
Nixon street.
Dear me-" said Miss Peppermint,
chow my heart tiutters-fOr surely this
is q crisis IN my life. How often does n
housekeeper eventually become some
thing nearer and dearer to a gentleman
Of Susceptibility and appreciation!
hope ne is fond of poetry"
Sac crossed the threshold with trip
ping step. To her surprise. the apart
ment was empty.
Where is he, Joauna?' said she look
ing around in dismay.
Please ma'am," faltered the maid, Il
think he's an escaped lunatic-tor he''
walking all around the back kitchen
and peerin' into the stationary wash
tubs, aud mutterin' to hisselt like every
thing"
"Ah,' said Miss Peppermint, with
satisfied smile. Very natural quite 50
He means to find out what kind OF q
practical housekeeper | am. A-herl
here he comes. Run, Joanna, there Is
stove backing on the bridge OF your
nose and a hole in your stocking
A-hem! Please to walk in sir to the
middle-ased gentleman, who appear d
ON the threshold. with his spectacies
tipped ever the bridge of his nose, and
his umbrella carried javelin. fashion
under his arm. Il have the pleasure o
addressing
sMy name IS Jones, said the gentle
mau brusquely. You are the lady
who"
"Who advertised, Yes" sai& Mis-