Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1884-04-23

mad c0nSplred together the Gay before,
and invited her gallant to be seated.
Her manner was so perfectly easy aud
natural that Mr.. Choke was more than
ever impressed with the belief that he
had made a conquest; but, almost be-
fore he had time to open conversation,
laundering krock was heard at the
street door.
My husband!'' exclaimed Mrs. Null
tiple, starting up with an excellent ap-
pearance of horror and amazement.
81 thought you said he was out"
said Mr.. Choke, uneasily.
''But he has returned. II his knock.
Gracious heavensl what shall l do?"
cried Mrs. Multiple, rushing frantically
to the window, and wringing her
hands.
MY dear lady, there is no cause for
alarm" said Mr.. Cheke, recovering his
presence of mind. You have only to
introduce me as an old friend that you
knew before your marriage"
"ThiS is DREADFUL HorribleI cried
Mrs. Multiple, in a frantic state, too
frightened, apparently. to listen 10
reason. "He will not be deceived, and
has evidently watched me. He saw
you from the window yesterday, and
told me who You We're"
pray calm yourself, madam. You
will betray yourself and me too, If you
60 on In that fashion" SAID Mr.. Choke,
getting alarmed at the state of affairs;
while the sound of the kRocker Tever-
brated second time through the
house.
"There! The man is opening the
street door," cried Mrs. Multiple who
had worked herself into a perfect
frenzy. HE is coming in. Here! You
muSt.hlde instantly" she added, sud-
denly throwing open the door of
small boudolr adjoining, as though by
an after-thOught.
81 assure you, dear madam, there is
no OCCASION" protested Mr.. Choke.
"There isl Ny reputation is at
stake" cried Mrs. Multiple. vehe-
mently.
But the servant who opens the
doors"
''He will hold his tongue. If my
husband does not see you, his suspicious
viii be allayed." said Mrs. Multiple.
Il will lock you in and give the key to
the butler. You shall be released as
soon as ever you can safely leave"
There was no time for further parley,
and Mr.. Choke somewhat reluctantly
yielded to the lady's urgent entreaties
and stepped into the boudoir. The
door had no sooner closed upon him
than Sam Multiple burst into the room
and confronted his wife with a terrible
aspect. The scene that enSued had
been carefully rehearSed, and was well
calculated to deceive the anxious lis
tener. Sam vowed and declared that
he had seen man enter the house, and,
in spite of his wife'S eager denial he
continued to upbraid her tiercely. His
rage and jealousy were so great that he
Swore he would strangle the intruder;
and he certainly succeeded in impress
sing Mr. Choke with wholesome dread
of meeting him in his present mood.
Fortunately, Mrs. Multiple's indignant
proteStationS of innocenSe seemed to
dlsarm him, and he gradually grew
calmer, though 1t was evident that he
was still angrily suspicious. With
considerable ingenuity his wife at
length prevailed upon him to accom-
pany her into an adjoining apartment,
and poor Mr. Choke felt unspeakably
grateful to her for providing for his
escape.
"Well, Loo, how did / do it?' in
quired Sam, with grin as soon as
they were out of ear-shot of their priso-
ner.
VERY well indeed, Sam. I believe
you would make an actor. my DEAR"
SAID his wife, sinking into d chair from
sheer exhaustion.
rate," said Sam, admiIingly, hopping
his forehead. 81 shouldn't care, though,
to play the jealous husband every day
in the week. It's internally fatiguing.
Thanks. my love, L think will take a
B. and S.
"What is to happen nextp" inquired
Mrs. Multiple, as she handed the CRATE
full draught to her husband.
81 think we can now proceed" said
Sam, after imbibing the refreshment he
needed. Hi! Simmonds' he roared in
a voice of the thunder, audible all over
the premises.
"You will frighten poor Mr.. Choke
out of hts wits, SAM" said Mrs. Multi
pie, putting her hands to her ears.
"Serve him right, said Sam, spite
fully. "SimmOndsl Bring me my
reyolver!" he shouted with increased
vigOr.
The butler made his appearance,
bearing no weapon, but carrying over
his arm suit of livery. The twinkle
in his eye plainly showed that he appre-
ciated the serio-comic drama that was
being enacted,
snow, Simmonds, do you recollect
what you have to dor" inquired Sam.
"Yes, sir, answered the butler,
promptly; I'm to say that you've
locked the street door and put the key
in your pocket"
Exactly. I'm still raging with
jealousy, remember, and wouldn't hesi-
tate to kill any one 1 found on the
premises, said Sam impressively. You
must look agitaIed and frightened your
self, you KNOW"
''Bear in mind, Simmonds, that you
are risking your place in order to assist
him to escape" inteTpoSed Mrs. Multi
pie.
"Yes, and the only plan you can think
of is to pass him off as friend of yours
who has stepped in to have chat"
added Sam.
Don't overdo the part, )" said Mrs.
Multiple earnestly.
mo; and you must be realistic. a
Le5 note wouldn't be too much to ask for
the service you are rendering him, )" said
Sam with a wink.
''I'll make point of that, sir" re-
turned the butler.
'.He surely won't consent to disguise
himself in livery" said Mrs. Multiple
incredulously when the butler had de-
parted on his errand.
HE will If Simmonds carries out my
instructions" answered Sam, with con-
ddence. 1T will be explained to him
that otherwise lie will have to remain
where he is all night with the risk of
detection"
And you promise to turn him out
into the street dressed like a lacqueyr"