Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-04-24

OF stunning him, as heretofore, she had per-
mtted him to speak to her, and had even
invited him to lunch in her husbands ah-
sence. But when man is strongly con-
sinced Of his powers Of fascination, he does
not easily divine that he is beirg ,rihed with
II did not seem to enter Mr. Choke's head
that Mrs. Multiple was acting part, and he
followed her with smiling, self-satisfied
and complacent mien.
Mrs. Multiple led the way into the snug
apartment where she and Sam had CON
spired together the day before. and invited
her gallant 10 be seated. Her manner was
so perfectly easy and natural that Mr. Choke
was more than ever impressed with belief
that he had made conquest but. almost
before he had time TO open a conversation, a
thundering knock was heard at the street
door,
my husband, !" exclaimed Mrs Multiple.
starting up. with an excellent appearance Of
horror and amazement.
81 thought you said he was out" said Mr.
Choke, uneasily.
but he has returned. II is his knock
Gracious heavens what shall do ?" cried
Mrs. Multiple, rushing franticall, to the
window. and wringing her hands.
MY dear lady. there is no cause for
alarm" said Mr.. Choke. recovering his
presence of mind "You have only o intro
duce me an old friend whom YOU knew
before your marriage"
This is dreadful Horrible" :" cried Mrs.
Multiple. in a frantic state, too frightened.
apparently TO listen to reason. "He will
no, be deceived, and has evidently watched
me. He saw you from the window yester-
2 Iax anil told 10
pray calm yourself madam. You will
betra, Yourself and me, too. If YOU go on in
that fashion," said Mr. Choke, getting
alarmed al the state Of affairs While the
sound Of the knocker reverb,rat.d second
time through the house.
There The man Is opening tLe street
door, cried Mrs. Multiple, who had worked
herself into perfect frenzy "lIr is com
ing in. Here You mus; hide instantly, :
she added, Suddenly throwing open the door
Of a small boudor adjoining, as though bs
an after-thouehi
II assure you, dear madam, there is no
OCCASION" protested Mr.. Choke
There is, My-my reputation Is a,
stake cried Mr.. Multiple, sehemen,y
Bat the servant who opens the doors -
He will hold his tongue I'm hus-
band does not see YOU, his suspicious will
be ails,ed." said Mrs. Multiple. Il will
lock YOU n and give the Key 10 the butler
You shall b. released as soon as ever YOU
can safely leave"
There was no time for further patley, aud
MIR Choke somewha: rclle'an welded I'll
the lady, urgent enireatie, auI stepped inta
the b1udor. The door hal nn sooner closed
upon him than Sam Multiple aurst nfp III,
/ roc m aud confronted h.s vile with a tcrr.b.
| aspect. The scene that eusucd had hecn
carefully rchearsed, and va, wei ca aculat,L
70 deceive the anxious listener sam vowed
ana declared that he had seen 4 man enter
the house. and, n spite " hI, ni.ry eager
denial, he continued to uphrl.G hcl tierccIy.
HIS rage and jealousy we're 80 great that hr
SwCrc he would >trange the intruder. and
he certainly succeeded in imprr,,ing Mr.
Choke with wholesome dgrIi pi mrrtiu, i,
nm 10 his present mood. Fortunately,
Mrs. MIltIp1e's protcs,a,lon, w Innocence
seemed u dl,Arm him. and h. gradually
grew ci.meE, though X IA, evident tha: he
was si!. angrly suspicious, VITA CONSIDER.
able lngenuit, his wltc at length prevailed
upon ham To accompany her into an adjo.n-
ing apartment. and poor Nj. Choke felt IN
\ speakably grateful n hrr fos providing for
I his escape.
-.WeIl. Loo, how did do il p inquired
>4,., siih a grin, As ,ooa As the, we're out
7 of ehrshoi OF their prisoner
VERY well indeed. sam. believe YOU
( would make a good actor. nv dear" said hls
wife, sinking into chair from sheer ry-
1 hlusiIon.
''B, Jo,e Loo You we're hr,t rite"
Am Sap, ALL
Il shouldn't care. though. ID play the
jeaiou, husband eyer da, in the week
IT.. Internally fatiguing. Thanks. m, love
| think | Will take a b. and 5
What i TO happen next HI inquired Mr.
Multiple, a. he handed The grareiu. draush,
10 her hu>band
u think We can nov proceed said sam
after lmbihins the Fefrr> >hmcnt he needed
Hi Slmmond,, Lee roared IN ,n.ce OF
thunder, audible all over the prem!,o>.
You will frignten poor Nj Choke uu, ii
tls a.ts. sam said Mr.. Multiple plttins
her hand, 70 her ears.
Serve him right sa.d sam, ,pirriul.y
"Slmmonl, Bring me N, revolver 4 he
shouted with increased vigor.
The butler made his appearance, braring
no weapon. but carving over his arm suit
I of livery. The twinkle in hs ele plAnl,
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