Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-25
A Dublin Jarvy.

said man with whip in his hand.
shortly after landed in Dublin. He
touched his cap most respectfully and
was almost obsequiously civil.
Yes" said.
''Wud We koindly shtip this way?'
stepped. and we came to = shattery
looking vehicle on two wheels. The
seats were sideways over the wheels.
There was room for four ON the car. two
ON each side and a place for the driver
between facing the horse. The driver
hates to get up on his own seat; he al
WAYS likes to sit on the opposite side
from his passenger and drive sideways
his left side to the horse.
''Driye to-'s Hotel" I said.
'.Aii right yer 'anner." and away we
ratified in the most reckless manner. the
rmagh stones snnd tho prealisf b.sunsy
springs of the vehicle sending the pass
engers sometimes foot up from tho
seat. This made han ing on y matter
of some interest and difficulty. The
hotel had been looking for was only
one block away, although I did not
know that. and the Jarvy hauled up ut
il almost before we started. A car from
anv one part Of Dublin to any other is
sixpence, no matter what the distance
is, but il person attempts TO pay the
lega. fare he is apt to hear his character
commented on somewhat unfavorably
By the driver.
II sunnnse double your fare will con.
sent yOu?' said.
ut will, SOFT"
swell. here is \ shilling"
''Ah, now. shure yer JOHN" said the
Jarvy. Its never Wild n shilling ye'd
be putting off poor m IN. sorr. Shure
the right fares wan and six.''
.''i'ae right fare is sixpence."
The man jumped down from his seat
and instantly his manner changed. He
spat ON the shilling In his open hand
and made motion to throw it away. but
took care to put it into his pocket. Such
q torrent Of marvellous and talented
abuse never before heard. He invited
me down on the pavement to have it out
with him. but preferred sitting still.
as there was no policeman in sight.
''What's the use of tn row?'' l said,
when he had danced around sufficiently.
you're just the man want. was
looking for u fluent speaker like you TO
show me the sights of Dublin. Get up
here and drive me ta Phoenix Park"
He at once resumed his seat and his
politeness and we ratified ont into Sack
vile street, down to the river and along
the quays. I had an excellent view of
the bridges. which are numerous and
beautiful. The Liffy ia n much clearer
river than you wonId expect to see go
ing through such large city. After y
drive of severa. miles We came to the
gates Of the parx
..NOw. them" said ]. ''you may cross
the river and drive back to the old Par
lament bui,dings.''
We crossed Kings Bridge and came
back. getting , glimpse of the round
neHred the bankr-once the Pariamest
House-we passed couple OF police
meE. stopped my Jarvy.
What's the fare" asked them.
''frOm Sackvilie to the entrance OF the
psrk?"
..Sixpence. .sorr." answered the officers
And from the park gates TO this
place2''
'.It's = sixpence. too"
LETS seq" ! said 70 tho driver. u
gave sou shiilingf'
'Y0u did. sorr."
'Well, thal makes ms square. Next
time You get fare use fair language to
him: yon wilt find it pays" and dis
mounted and went under police protsc-
tiOn for the next few 6ocks.
rude with several Dublin Jaryys
after that but did not catch such q lar.
tar as my first one. and luckily ! never
met him again. by Luke Sharp.