The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-07-07

pdAy LII y G1ICAc near I'LL, 0uU 6Ol00 COASAO.
cradle time elapsed ere the old gentleman
able stranger.
I beg your pardon, sir, he said, con-
irving at last to get in word; "but Your
name, sir 4 did not quite catch itser-
wants are SO abominably incorrect, and I
am really little at loss
,,;. 9on4 apologize, beg; g1aciously re- :.
Smith and, as you Justly observe, serv-
ants are always making some stupid blund-
or or another. remember remarkable
instance" etc.
But really, my dear SIR continued the
host at the termination Of the story illus
trative of stupidity in servants, think the
mistake on the present occasion does not
originate in the source you allude to; I
certainly did not expect the pleasure of
Mr.. Smiths company at dinner to- day.
No. dare say not; you said four in
your note, l know, and it is now l see a
quarter past fve-you are little fast, by
the way, but the fact is have been detain-
ed in the city, and I was about to explain
when"
aPray." exclaimed the other, as soon as
he could stay the volubiity Of his guest,
whom, may I ask, do you suppose you
are addressing?"
Whom? Why, Mr.. Thompson. Of course
old friend of my father; I have not the
pleasure, indeed, of being personally known
to you, but having received your kind in
vitation on my arrival from Liverpool
Firth street, four o'clock, family party
come in boots-y see have taken you
atty your word. l am only afraid I have
kept you waiting"
NJ - III IO..kA IL
obs rye, my dear sir, my name is not ex-
actly Thompson-it is Jones, and
"Jones!" repeated the sol distant Smith
Jones! Why surely cannot have-yes,
must good gracious see it all. NV deal
sir, what an unfortunate blunder! Wrong
house! What must must yeu think of such
ali intrusion? I am really at loss fol
words to apologize. You will permit me t.
retire at present, and Tomorrow
"Pray don't thin of retiring" exclaimed
the hospitable old gentleman; your friend:s
table must have been cleared long ago, if
as you say, four was the hour named, anc
am only too happy to be able to offer yor
seat at mine.
Hook, of course, could not think of any
such thing-could not think of trespassine
upon the kindness of perfect stranger; il
too late for Thompson, there were plenty Of
chop houses at hand The unfortunate par
of the business was, he had made an APP.
pointment with gentleman to call for hin
at 10 o'clock. The good natured Jones
however, positively refused to allow SO en-.
tertaining visitor to withdraw .linnerless
Mrs. Jones joined in the solicitation; ths
Misses Jones smiled bewitchingly; and a
last Mr.. Smith, who soon recovered from
his confusion, was prevailed upon to offe,
his arm to one of the ladies', and take hi.
place at the well-furnished board. In al
probability the family of Jones never passed
such an evening before. Hook natural,
exerted himself to the utmost to keep tn.
party in an unceasing roar of laughter, anG
make good the first impression. The mirtl
grew fast and furious, when, by way Of {
coup de grace, he seated himself at the pi.
anoforte, and struck off into one of those
extemporaneous illusions which had filled
more critical judges than the Joneses will
delight and establishment. Ten o'clocl
struck, and, on Mr.. Terry being announced
his triumphant friend wound up the per.
Torrance with the explanatory stanza-
am very much pleased with your fare.
Your cellars as prime as your cook;
My friends Mr.. Terry, the player,
And Pm Mr.. Theodore Hook.