New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-07-21

and rusty outer garment made IN con-
! trasts with my fine cashmere travelling
dress with its richly trimmed basque,
the idea Of going to the city thoroughly
disguised at once presented itself. The
skirt of my dress was separate from the
body, and. I had lined it for comfort in
winter with an old bingham dress clean
and whole, but must confess sadly
faded. Well, turned this wrong side.
outwards, ALSO - .ea..
Esl#.'t You don't mean you went to the
city in that sty]e,''' said Eunice. Fl. zs.
II did, and enjoyed it, too, con-
vinced that I was doing q sensible
thing. But you shall hear. Scarcely
was my odd toilet completed, when the
whistle sounded. and, drawing the thick
veil tightly over my face, l made my
way to the nearest car. And now COM.
menced the development. The hand
some and gentlemanly conductor nearly
knocked me over in the doorway in
his willingness to pioneer lady in
blue silk with four flOunces, a satchel, a
hat-box, parasol and a lap-dog, safely
out upon the platform. Returning,
while | stood gazing vacantly at the
rows of hats and boots, none of which
moved to relinquish seat in my be-
half, the model conductor pointed to
an uncomfortable corner seat, between
black woman with baby and white
woman with two babies. Of course /
accepted it, and the cunning pranks of
the little African made my hard seat
endurable.
"Well. reached the city and made
my way to Weaver's fashionable store.
The skies were weeping briskly, and I,
carrying blue cotton umbrella, proba-
bly, did not call up golden visions to the
eyes of the young gentlemen clerks
who lounged upon the counter, or sat
with feet elevated. When I inquired
for silks, tissues, grenadines and fine
summer dress goods there was one un-
1T would take too much time to tell
how some strainer silks and half cotton
bareges were first produced, and how
eventually convinced them that un-
derstood their proper. quality. Suffice
to say, 1 purchased nothing there,
though tempting articles were finally
displayed before me, but suited myself
at less pretentious stores.
Next to Mrs. LaSallc's went, whose
anathemas upon me for detecting the
cotton laces presented me for linen. I
will not repeat, but must say they were
delivered in a very uncountess-like
rage, though in excellent French.
II did not try the shoe store that
day, but in passing DR.. RS office,
something prompted me to enter.
had been amused, and not the least dis
approximately my afternoons experiences
but now a little anxiety mingled with
much curiosity. 1 bethought me of a
nervous tooth ache that had robbed me
of sleep for a portion of several nights,
and which I had sedulously concealed
from the family, chiefly because Aunt
Lucy's infallible remedy in such cases
was whisky and ginger, boiling hot, a
remedy to me infinitely worse than
the disease. Perhaps DIR. r. could
name something less Objectionable:
Irang gently, and was admitted.
The doctor, who was talking and smok-
ing with dashing young man, glanced
at my dress as I entered, and without
further notice went on with the CONVEX
sation. Finally, l instituted a slight
cough and he turned towards me with"
,; MW We !, old lady, what is the matter
II inquired in suffering voice,
the best cure for an aching TOOTH
"'CroOked iron, marin, applied cold,
is the best thing, and animal magnetism
is next best. Ever try it, heyP' and the
man of science winked and grinned to
his companion, who in turn elected a
q,id of tobacco from his mouth, quite
nearmy poor bingham skirt, and laug hed
immoderately. In two seconds I was
in the street, and on my way to the
depot, questioning within myself
whether there are such qualities yet re-
naming in our world as unbought hon
esty and kindness. My doubts were to
be removed. The train stood at the
depot as came in sight, and hurried
my steps lest it should depart without
me.
Il managed to gain seat, but had
no time to purchase ticket, and when
the conductor came I felt for my porte
monnaie to pay the necessary fare. 1t
was gone. An exploration of my pocket
to its lowest depths availed nothing,
and was in dilemma. l explained
the matter to him, assuring him would
leave the cars at the next station, and
would there borrow the amount. He
left me muttering his suspicious that
the story was lie, and went his
rounds.
"Soon after some one touched my
elbow and on looking round. I was
greeted by a lank, ragged, uncombed
1rishman, who smiled and held some
thing toward me. 1t was my porte
monnaie.
" Faith and havn't been searchin'
the cars for ye this blessed while,' said
he, sure it was mesef that saw We take
yer handkerchief from yer pocket, and
send this ere thing spinning upon the
paving stones. An ye didn't see Pat
Corgan after ye-faith if hadn't been
coming the same road, a precious hunt
ye might have had for it. Bless the
untutored, uncorrupted Irish heart!
''And now / was at o. station, and
the sun, though low in the west, was
shining brightly. I went directly to
the ladies' room and in five minutes
emerged therefrom well-dressed lady.
with an uncovered bonnet of the latest
Importation. AS the conductor crossed
the platform to give moving orders, I
stepped up and rendered my fare, say
ing my purse had been found and re-
turned to me. You have a vivid imag-
nation, Eunice, if you can picture the
countenance of that gentleman
"Did you relate your adventures to
the young ladies?" said Eunice.
"No, indeed; when the goods came
they were delighted with them, affirm
ing that this silk came from Weaver's,
no other merchant had anything like it;
and this lace from Mrs. Lasalle's. they
remembered seeing it there!' kept
my own counsel, and now, Eunice, what
what do you think of it all?''
Sc I think the wisdom you purchased
was cheap enough at all events. Yet
there is one other place to which wish
you had gone.''
''And where is that?''