The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-22
MR.. 1IDYwAITES MISHAP.

No slight sensation was occasioned in the
household Of Mr.. Joseph Hdywaite, the
senior partner in Tdywaite, Chink x Bull
lens bank, Pail Mall, when that gentle
man announced his intention OF enrolling
himself as special constable.
''Surely, Joseph, there are plenty oil
younger men availablc?" said Mrs. Tidy
waite.
"Youngcr men! Pshaw!' exclaimed the
valiant banker, drawing himself up, like
hero OF romance, 10 his full hight, which
was lust five feet six and q quarter inches
"We must show the youngsters that man
need not be past serving his country at
ffty;nine." :,
your rheumatism" continued his wife.
'Think If your asthma, papa, dear, and
these dreadful fogs," added Miss Tidy
waite.
Nonsense, nonscnse' replied Mr..
Tidywaite, little impaticntly; for, to tell
the truth, he had thought n good deal
about all these circumstances already. ut
is matter Of duty, Eliza. Besides, have
promised Lord Bayswatcr that | will serve.
lie called nj the bank this morning to OBJ
tain recruits, and wish 10 set the clerks
an example,"
MIR. Tdywaitc expected that the allu-
sion TO Lord Bayswater would have effect
upon his wife, and he was not disap-
pointed Miss Tidywaite, however, a
young lady OF much sense, as well rs indie
pendencc, was not ~ easily silenccd.
al can't see why they want 10 call out
special constablcs at all, she observed.
''Therc are not TO be any more attempts to
hold meetings in Trafalgar square; and, II
the people had not been stopped from go.
ing there, there would have been none OF
this disturbance"
"And where did you learn that, pray"
inquired the banker sharply, and casting
a suspicious glance at his daughter.
Winired blushcd slightly, and turned
away. II have heard people say II, " she
replied. "But, papa, dear, II there be any
danger. M you say, surely the police and
the military are sufficient without the help
OF old CENT mean persons in your posi-
tom"
any dear Winiired." replied her father
"you must excuse my saying that you dc
not understand what you are talking
about Tho magnificent spectacle OF .
mass Of law-abiding citizens marshaled IL
support OF the civil aud military forces
will of itself strike terror into the mob
Winifrcd was devoted daughter, bu
she had sense Of humor, and the mag
nilcent spectacle of her father strikin,
terror into the mob was morc than SIN
could discuss with gravity. The suhjec
consequently dropped. Later on. however
when Mr.. and Mrs. Tdywaite found them
selves alone, Joseph suddenly said TO hi
wife:
elias Ted OBrien been here again2'
"Not 10 my knowledge" replied tn
lady. "Why do you ask1''
because ] am convinced that no on
btt O'Bricn could have put that Radica
claptrap about the special constablcs an
the people into Winiircd's head"
III think that she met him last night q
Ms. Somcrsct's, Joseph"
Then understand that ] distinctly foi
bid her 10 20 10 Mrs. Somencts again,
said the banker angrily, cor anywhere els
where she IL likely 10 meet that youn
jackanapcs. lie has quite turned the grl
head. We shall have her dcfying her ow
father next"
Now, Mr.. Edward 0'Bricn was youn
relative OF Mrs. Tidywaiic, who had com
10 London from Dublin 10 study medicine
Although he had distinguished himself |
the hospitals, lac was still on the tlircshol
OF his profession, and, ~ his private NEAR
were small, he was hardly an eligible SOL
in-law for the senior partner In 1idywait
Chink K Bullcn. Moreover, he was q
earnest Nationalist and n thorough roir
Radical, and In those characters doub
obnoxious 10 Mr.. ndywaite. When, Their
fore. the banker was appraised that an q
tachment had grown up between
daughter Winifrcd and the young docto
he promptly ordered the iattcr out Of u
house and requested that the subjc
should never be mentioned again.
On the morning after the above convc
sation, Mr.. 1idywaitc, accompanied
Mr.. Chink, his partner. and n iormidah
body Of their employees, was duly sworn
rs n special constable. lie had his III
taste OF active service on the iollowil
Sunday, when, after he had duly rcnd,
yonscd at Albany street barracks at
o'clock am, he was marched through h
mud and the iog, pcnpiring and breat
less, 10 CayendiAh square, aud there che
In reserve" till about s o'clock pm. r
mob. 10 do them justice, did not appe
ovonwcd by the spectacle; on the CO
trary, they occupied themselves throug
out the above period with iacctious CO.
uon,s ON the appearance Of the specials
individually and collectively. Mr.. It'd
waite, although ho had conirivcd 10 !
Into the rear rank, came In for his shI
OF this fun, and he went home with
ridimcnts Of a bad cold, an unplcass
Stiffness In the legs, and an aggrayai
sense Of grievance against the lower ord
generally, but fortunately with noihl
worse. A week or two later. however,
forttudc and sense Of duty were put 4
sharper test. lie received a notice tl
In view Of threatening demonstration
ing organized ut the other side Of londl
the regular consiables on duty In his
tnct would be Withdrawn In the event
and special constablcs, In pairs, would
place them on their beats. The bea,
signed 10 Mr.. ndywaite included PortlS
square, Duchess place, and several
Joining places In the West End.
The day duly arrived. and a dread
day Il was. Heavy snow In the morn
was succeeded by n genial driulc rs
day wore on. The cold which Mr.. II
waite had caught In Cayendish square
now assumed porientous dimensions,
pcttled on his chest His rheumat
was also troublesome Al the last
ment Mn. ndywalie was anxious 70
medical certificate, but, unluckily. did
link OF II till Too late. and she wns alb