Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1888-02-15
TaINKHED's NEW YEARS CALL.
He Entsrtafns a buffalo Girl With
his Pc uIiarly Sprightly Conversation

hAS LII II htipsAo ibct iioh
the following conversation must have
enjoved his visit
Said Miss Brightlooks; 81 was out
in company recently, and met three or
four strangers
"Was the president or the treasurer
PRESENT." Mr.. Thinkhead replied.
"Why, what do you mean?'
well, you spoke about company,
and as every company has officers, I
thought maybe some of them were
there
why, sIl sure l expressed myself
clearly for any ordinary intellect, but
if you comprehend my idea better in
other language, let me say as simply
as possible, that was one of anumber
who had gathered for the purpose of
amusement"
I'm this you differed from a rolling
stone which does not gather. But you
have not told me yet what you gather
er. Did you omit wo-d?"
No, l didn't, and 1 repeat that we
had assembled to spend pleasant
evening"
Hadn't you any money?'
money! What has that to do with
the case?"
"Well, l thought you must have
been hard up if you had to spend the
evening. It is scarcely to be wonder
ed at, however, so soon after Christ
mas
81 had lovely compliment paid to
me on that same occasion"
Did you receive it in trade dollars
or greenbacks"
did l receive what in trade dollars
or greenbacks
"Why, the compliment, to be sure.
You said it was paid to you"
well, really Mr.. ThinkAead New
Year has had the effect of clouding
your brain. What l meant to say was
some one made very nice remark
about me-"
"Indeed what was it made of, silk
or satin, or perhaps Maid of Orleans ?"
81 don't think there is much use
trying 10 eInlain matters to you, the
more | talk the less you grasp my
thoughts"
81 never take anything that does not
belong to me-"
"Who said you did?'
mo one in particular; only if
grasped your thoughts ths, would be
theft, for your thoughts are certainly
your own property, even if they are
not worth moro than penny"
"You evidently put a low estimate
on my mental calibre."
II am not an appraiser
"Who said anything about an ap
praiser ~
"WhY, you were speaking about
how much | think your brain is worth
| and repeat that | am not in the bust
ness of placing values on objects"
Just then the cuckoo cuckooed
eleven times, whereupon Miss Bright,
looks said, "Oh, Mr.. Thinkhead,
want to tell you something funny that
] happened the other evening, but you
must promise not to be offended"
"How could be offended at any
thing you sayf"
"Well, then, l had a gentleman call:
er, and when he had remained about
as late as this, papa. called down from
( upstairs, please ask Mr.. Lab. de.dah
whether be prefers toasts or omelets
for breakfast
(Which did he take %
He didn't take either; he left Just
about hat time"
"Ie.hel didn't see anything com
ical about the story at first, but now |
see the point The idea of his refus
ing any thing as good as omelets OF
toast. That WAS indeed real funny
Now if the choice had been left to me
should certainly have taken the ONE
lets"
"Well, can tell Susan to prepare
some and bring them in for you Ii you
like
But this isn't breakfast tlmew
"Oh, beg your pardon; | had for.
gotten for moment that is only a
little after eleven"
We'll, ! believe l shall have to go.
Good night Miss Brightlooks."
Good night, Mr.. Thnkhed; see
that you don t slip on the ice"
sow Marriage is Stimulated.