The Washington critic., 1885-08-10
A GAY DECEIyER.
How n PiscatawayYouth Toyed with
the Affections of q Loving Maiden.

the Affections OF q Loving Maiden.
About one month ago young man,
about 30 years of age, named Thomas
Hoolt, came to this city from his home
at Piscataway, Md. and engaged rooms
at Mrs. Grayman's clearinghouse on
Pennsylvania avenue, between Second
and Third streets. lie was q painter,
and came to the city for the purpose
OF finding employment at his trade.
After several unsuccessful attempts to
find work, Hoolt banished the idea Of
perambulating about in the hot sun for
that which he thought could not be
found, and put in the remainder of his
time in his room broodng over the
gloomy outlook of his vocation.
marguerite Gray Warren who was
employed as a domestic at the house,
was 40 years OF age. She was far from
pretty, the troubles OF her maiden life
we're plainly observable, but she was
aflectionate. She wished to be wooed,
and taking advantage OF the young
mans disturbed mind she coquettishly
poured upon him the full depth OF her
sympathy, and hoped that she could
share his trouble with him.
The young man began to feel that
his life was lonely, and that he
longed for mate and an avowal OF his
affection given his fair, but matured
Juliet, resulted in promise OF mar
riage, which was clandestinely solemn
lied in this city a few days afterwards.
After the marriage the loving couple,
on whom the birds chirped sweetly for
their future happiness, departed for the
home of the groom in Piscataway.
When home was reached and the
news broken to his aged mother the
wife was received with open arms and
given mo'herly welcome. Every
thing moved in the happiest direction
for the couple at the little old country
home for about two weeks. Nothing
dimmed the happiness Of the pair. One
bright morning about week ago
Thomas babe his fair marguerite adieu,
saying that he was going a fishing and
would return shortly. Night came,
and went, but Tommy didn't appear.
An inquiry developed the fact that he
bad gone to Norfolk. Ills bride took
the first boat to that city and finding
her husband, who said he was hunting
employment, insisted on his returning,
that where Happiness reigned work was
not needed.
The couple returned to their coun try
home and mutual happiness, appar-
emily, once more dwelt in that Hospital
BILE domicile. Last Thursday Tommy"
proposed a trip to this city. She
needed it and it would do her good he
said. No hesitance on her part was
offered. and in cab from the Btlti-
more 81 Potomac Depot they were
driven to the Parker House, corner Of
Four-and a-half street and Pennsylva-
mia avenue. The husband had emptied
the contents Of his savings bank, which
contained about one hundred dollars,
in his pocket, and was flush. Shortly
after being settled ut the house
Tommy" excused himself for few
minutes and disappeared. He has not
been seen since.
All OF the money went with him.
His wife came to Police Headquarters
Saturday and secured the services Of
Detective Ran to hunt up her husband.
The detective is still hunting, but is
satisfied that Tommy" has emisrated.
The wife, who was left in destitute cir
cumstances, was provided for by Major
Dye, and was transported to her hus-
bands's country home to await his
| coming