Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-10-02

ton as an officer Who is dependent upon
his pay. Do you still insist upon your
complaint p
81 still insist upon it."
The course the affair was taking SEEM
ed to have become painful to the lady's
husband. He spoke with his wife ur-
gently. but without effect. The judge
was going on the further consideration
of the case, when loud voice was heard
from the audience
Il will place the two hundred roubles
at the service of the defendant"
During the silence which followed a
gentleman forced his way through the
the crowd and placed himself by the
young officers side, saying:
"Sir, l am the prince W, and beg
you will accept the lean Of the two hum
dred roubles in question"
Prince, l am not worthy Of your
kindness, for don't know as l shall ev-
er be able to pay the loan,' answered the
officer, in a voice tremulous with emo
ton.
Take the money at all events. can
wait until you are able to return it
Thereupon the prince held out two notes
of one hundred roubles each, and COM
ing close to him whispered softly. There
was a sudden lighting up of the officers
face. He Immediately took the two
notes, and turning to the lady, handed
them to her with a polite bow.
II hope, madame, YOU are satisfied"
With a malicious smile she reached
out her hand for the money.
Eyes, now I'm satisfied"
With seornful glance over the crowd
of spectators she prepared to leave the
room on her husbands arm.
"Stop. madame said the officer, who
had suddenly become like another man.
"What do you wan't:" said the lady,
casting look upon him as insulting as
possible.
81 wan, my Dress" he answered, with
slight still perfectly polite bow.
''Give me your address, and | will send
i, to you"
"Oh, no, my dear madame, am in
the habit Of taking my purchases with me
at once. Favor me with the dress i'm
media,ely."
"Order," cried the Judge.
"What an insane demand" said the
lady's husband. MY wife canno, un-
dress herself here"
IL have nothing to do with you in this
matter, sir, but only with the complain
ant Be so good as to give me the dress
Immediately, madame. Ny affairs are
urgent"
The pleasure of the audience at the
expense of the lady increased with every
word
do not jes, any more about it. l
will hurry and send you the dress as
soon as possible"
II am not jesting. demand from
the representatives of the law my own
proper,y-that dress" said the officer.
raising bis voice.
The judge, thus appealed to, decided
promptly.
The officer is right, ma dame. You
are obliged to hand him over the dress on
the spot
~ can't undress myself here before all
these people and go home without my
dress on, said the young woman, with
anger and tears.
"You should have thought of that
sooner Now tina, you have no time to
lose. either give up your dress Of your
own accord. Or"
A nod tha, could no, be misinter pref
ed brought to the lads side, two officers
Of justice, who seemed about to take up
on themselves the Office of my lady's
maid.
Take your money back and leave me
my dress"
"Oh. no, madame that dress Is now
worth more than two hundred roubles to
me-"
"How much do you ask for It ,"
1.-TWO thousand roubles. said the off,
GER, firmly.
81 will pay the sum" the weeping
lady's husband responded, promptly. 81
have here FIVE hundred roubles. Give
ne pen and paper and I will write an
order upon my banker for tbs remaining
fifteen hundred"
After he bad written the draft the
worthy pair withdrew, amid Kisses from
be audience.
WANTED TO APPEAL.
A lady stepped into the Office Of JUS