The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1880-02-17
A Weather Talksr who got Left
Lpetroit Free Press |

There is one Detroiier who
will never refer 10 the state of the |
weather again as long as he lives.
The condition of the weather has
been ahobby OF mis- for years, aud he
has fairly reveled in the rains and
fogs which have been ours since the
New Year. On meeting an acquain-
lance he has invariably said:
'>Ever see such winte before? Gu
rious country. this. Who'd have |
looked for spring in January? Have
YOU any idea it will change? This
mud is killing business, but we can't
help it. Ever know of such success
sion OF fogs?"
Yesterday he was coming up town
by the Fort street line. His umbrel-
la fell from his hand as he entered
the car. A stranger picked it up,
moved along, and the citizen sat
down beside him and said:
'Thankee. Terrible weather, isn't
it? Ever see such weather before?
Wen all be sick unless there's a
change. Can you account for this
mild weather ut this season.
I'D like TO speak few words to
you in private" replied the stranger
in guarded voice. please get oil
, the car with me-"
The two got off together, the citi-
| zen greatly puzzled, and when they
reached the walk. the stranger con-
d tinued:
"You remarked that this was terri
O bic weather. quite agree with you.
You seem to be a well-educated aud
i observing man, and l am glad to
have met you. | hadn't taken any
:, notice ut all of the weather until you
spoke, but l quite agree with you
n quite" ~,
:. The citizen cleared his throat but
d did not reply, and presently the stran'
o ger went on:
"You asked me If had eyer seen
l. such weather before. am satisfied
IL that have at some time in my life
but cannot just now recall the date
c, Let's see let's see? Was it in 1851
e No! Let's see? Well, | cannot re-
d call it just now, but on reaching HON,
| will look up my old diaries. If
n can do anything 10 oblige Yoa | shall
g only be too glad" 81
They walked block in silence, III,
IF citizen amazed and astounded, ant
e. then the stranger suddenly said:
ir "You said we would all be sicl
unless there was change. That re
b. mark shows your interest in you
IL, fellow-meu. Yes, we shall be i'll
and many of us may never recover.
hope you are prepared to die"
The citizen now began to get mad
and after hoofing it for another lon
block growled: "a q.
y What did you want TO say 10 m
W in private ?" = pAG9,
III "You asked me replied the stran
1T ger, as he gcstured with his clenche
j hand, iii | could account for thi
~ mild weather ct this season ofth
y, year. Yes, sir, can; but | didn'
I'd want TO giye.it away to all in the ca
at My theory regarding this warm spel
1T eau be explained in just two hour
IN ami Ill 60 to your Office and do it.
ig "No you won't" was the blunt an
ne swer.
ou "But will! When ] set out {
RS oblige a man, I'm willing TO spen
ty four hours ii necessary" s~fs.-
e. The citizen crossed the street, HOP
en- ing to shake the man of, but lie ais
YET crossed and went on:
81 "Having been appealed TO by 70
*. to explain the cause of this mild"
yo See here !" said the other as b
ly, halted, II don't want any more {
lat youp #
nd "But you asked me 10 explain"
ds II didn't!' Ta 400
all "You are liar-you did," tD
g." "Whatp"
"Don't bristle up to me with on
'as of your whats y warned the strange
Tor I'll knock your nose off! ne
err allow anybody to lrifle with m,
nd We will either 60 toyour office an
devote two hours to explanation I
to my theory, or ] II lick you for askin
me useless questions and taking U
my valuable time!"
VI The citizen turned pale, looked a
around, and then made rush in
ell the nearest house. The strang
full waited around awhile and then stal
ed off with the remark:
/" "Neyer you mind, sir! I'll hu
by this whole city over, but III find 20
officel No man can get me all wor
ed up on mild spell of weather. al
then snub me like heatllenV