The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-02-21
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introduced to charming young lady,
the wife Of . rising young lawyer.
Her spriSht!y manner aud graceful
dancing interested him 90 mucl,
that after the dance he continued
to chat with her, ana lfUaliy asked her
10 take "a drive with him. The young
lady saw by his manner that he hasi
mistaken Mrs. for Hiss upon beias
introduced to .heE and believed her
ner to to toto be 'uGiaaried. His mis-
take amused hor and she determined
to make the mont OF it. She consented
with some alacrIty. Now Mr.. S. had
not learned his manners on the sunny
side Of Murray Hill. He had risen to
fame and wealth among the denizens
of the down town portion OF the East
Side and thus in his behavior will,
young ladies was more direct than
clegaut. Instead o: asking her to
name a day when he might Gull at her
house with his trap to take her out
he said "meet me nj Second Avenue
and--Street day after tomorrow at
two O'Clock. | will write you to NOR
row." The Young lacy consented, and
on the way home told her hnsbrnd
about it. He entered into the spirit
OF the fun and with his wife determined
to make the most of it.
The second morning after the ball
came q letter from tho Alderman as
king Mrs.--to meet him at the place
designated at two O'Clock that after
noon. Her husband put the letter iu
his pocket aud accompanied by the
plays brother they sailed forth. 1t
must be added that both were well
acquainted with the Honorable gentle
men. Sure enough on tho corner he
was, seated in fine buggy to which,
were hitched smart team of bays.
Hello Tom," said the Husband.
what are you doing here l bet that
you have got an appointment with u
lady," ooh no, replied the ingenious
Alderman. 81 was simply driving
through this street for a change, and
happened to stop at the corner because
think a wheel is giving way" "Come
out aud take drink with u.s." "No.
thank YOU" "Now, I'm sure that Won
ARE waiting for somebody replied the
husband. What could the otllol poor
fellow do but come out. At the bar
the bar the husband turned to his
brother-in law and said, "Chariie, I'm
sure the Alderman is awaiting for la.
| dy. III bet You hundred dollars
that he isl IL have to much conf
dence in the Alderman's word" was
the willy young mans reply $50 | shal!
have to take that bet. You will take
that bet. You will take half that bet
Alderman, won't youP". To prove his
sincerity the Alderman said he would.
Then, when tue money was up, the
husband said, "please hand me over
that money, I,tlink I have won the
bet. Do you know this letter." "How
did you get tlatT asked the Aldermau
rather discounted. an; wife gave it
to me-" "Was THAT your wiio." "My
dear fellow, beg your pardon, bat l.
give you my word OF i.onos that
thought she was Miss. There was
nothing wrong, / assure YOU" Il
know that" replied tic husband, sbut
cart help thinking" he added with {;
laugh, that for once you made a fool
of yourself" II know it, bns for
heavens sake don't say word about
it, should never hear the end Of it
once the City Hall people hear of it.
"You may depend upon our siIcuce,"
was the reply. Notwithstanding this
promise, the next morning every ac-
qna1ntance of the City Father, and he
has hundreds of them, met him with
Good morning, Alderman, will you
take a drive this aitcrnool.9" AS q
result, it is said that the Alderman
can stand this wet, cold climate no
longer aud proposes 70 60 to Florida
for month to strengthen his lungs.
| There is Il movement in tie an.
rexed district to add Il new ward TO
the city, by taking in that portion of
Westchester County which lays on
Lnng Island Sound, this side of Ncw
Rochelle. Should this DO done a con-
pie Of charming waterside parks could
be laid out. Shero are several beau
tlful sites with a water front in this.
region which, once they were fully
known could be transformed into char
ming summer resorts. The neglected
land above Port Morris would then
become exceedingly valuable. There
is no donbt but that before many
years the City Of New York will be
extended to tie Connecticut line. in
Guiding Now Rochelle and the towns
beyond, and at still later perion
Yonkers and the region above viii,
eventually have to be swallowed up
BY tue great metropolis. 'o.'s'e
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