Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-10
MR.. TIDYwAITE'S ADVENTURE
TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE OF A sCBsTAN-
TIAL But BADLY FOOLED ENGLIsHMAN.


TIAL But BADLY FOOLED ENGL1sHMAN.
No slight SENSATION was occasioned in the house.
hold Of Mr.. Joseph TIdywalte, the senior partner
IN T1dywaite, Chink & BuIlen's bank. Pail Mall.
when that gentleman announced his intention OF
enrolling himself as a special constable.
surely. joseph. there are plenty OF younger
men availables" said Mrs. T1dywaite
younger men! Pshaw :" exclaimed the valiant
banker, drawing himself up. Ike a hero Of
Romance, 20 his full height, which was ; feet O..
inches. I'VE must show the youngsters that q
man need notbe past serving his country az ffty-
nine"
But consider the weather. Joseph, and your
rheumatism" continued his wife.
Think OF your asthma, papa, dear, and these
dreadful foEs,r added Miss Tidywalte
"Nonsense, nonsense." replied Mr. Tidywaite. a
little impatiently: for. 20 tell the truth, he had
thought good deal about all these circumstances
already. ats matter OF duty, Eliza. Besides,
i have promised Lord Bayswater that I win
serve. He called at the bank this morning TO
obtain recruits, and wish 10 set the CLERKS an
example,
Lord Bayswater would have effect upon bis wife.
and ne WIS not disappointed. MISS TidyWaite.
howey Y Young lady OF much sense as wen as
indepe ndence. was not 80 easily sienced-
II can't see wny they want TO call ont special
constaoes at all, " she Observed. "There are not
TO be any more attempts 10 ho.d meetings In 'Iraf-
algar square; and II the peop.e lad not 6een
stopped IRON To'ng there. there would nave been
none OF this disturbance"
And where did you learn that. pray?- inquired
the banker, sharply, and casting suspicious
glance at MS daughter.
Winlfred blushed slightly and turned away. 81
have heard people say II" she replied 'But, papa
dear n there be any danger you say, surely the
police and the military are sufficient without the
help Of old GENT mean persons In your position
"ay dear winifred, replied her father, '.you must
excuse my saying that you 10 not understand what
YOU are taking about. The magnificent spectacle
OF a mas OF law-soiding citizens marshalled In
support OF the civil and military forces vii Of Itself
ske terror into the mob and nip the spirit OF an
Wfnifred was a devoted daughter but she had
sense or humor. and the magnificent spectacle Of
here father sinking terror into the mob was more
than she cOuld discuss with gravity. The subject
consequently dropped. Later on, however, when
Mr.. and Mrs Tidywaite found themselves alone
Joseph suddenly said TO his wife:
HAS Ted O'B1en been here again.
"Not 70 my knowledge" replied the lady. "Why
because am convinced that no one but o Brlen
could have put that radical clap-trap about the
special constabies ana the people into Winifred's
81 think that she met him last night at Mrs
Somerset's. Joseph
60 10 MIS-. SoIaersets again." said the banker.
angr1y, cor anywhere else where she Is likely TO
sSa se bee her he2 oma
Now, Mr. Edward oBrien was young relative
Of Mr.. Tidywaiie, who had come to London from
Dublin 10 STUDY medicine Although ne had dis
tiuguished him self at the hospitals, he was still
the threshold Of his profession and, as his pri-
vate means were mall. he wa hardly an eligible
sOn-in-lav for the senior partner In Ildywaite.
Chink q BuIlen. Moreover he was an earnest ma
tiOnslst and A thOrOughgOing radical. AID In
those characters douby obnoxious 10 Mr. Tidy
waite. When. therefore. the banker was apprised
daughter WiniIed and the young doctor he
promptly ordered the latter out Of the house and
requested that the subject never be mentioned
again
on the morning after the above conversation
Mr.. Tidywaite, accompanied by Mr.. Chink, his
partner, and a formidable BODY OF their employees,
was duly sworn In as a special constable. lie had
his 1rst taste OF active service on the following
sunday when, after be had duly rendeZvOused at
Albany street barracks at IL an, he was marched
through the mud and the log, perspiring and
oreat Iless. 10 CayendiSh Square, and there "held
justice did not appear overawed by the spectacle.
ON the contrary, they occupied themselves
ments on the appearance OF the specials ind
ylduaIy and collectively. Mr.. TtdyvaIte, al
though he had eontriyed u get into the rank,
home with the rudil1entS OF pad cold. an un-
pleasant stiffness IN the legs and an aggravated
sense Of grievance against the lower orders gener-
ally. but fortunately with nothing worse. week
or two laIer, however, his fOrtitude and sense u
duty were put 10 sharper test. He received
notice that. In view OF a threatening demOnstra-
ton being prga1iLed at the other size OF London.
the regular eonstaoes on duty in his district would
be withdrawn in the evening, and SPECIAL consta-
piles in pairs would replace them on their beats.
The beat assigned 10 Mr. Tidywaite included Port
land square, Duchess Place, and several adjoining
streets IN the West End.
The day duly arrived, and dreadful day it was
Heavy snow In the morning was succeeded by a
genial drizzie as the day wore on. The cold which
hid now assumed portentous dimensions and had
settled on his chest. his rheumatism was also
troublesome. At the last moment Mrs. Tidywaite
was anxious for q medical certificate, but unlucki-
ly did not think OF IL Till too late. and she Was
about 70 help her husband get ready for his work
when they were informed that a police superfn-
dent desired 10 see Nh. Tldywaite.
u Just called, sir. said the officer, 'to warn you
TO Keep a sharp lookouI on Portland square. It
Is the Duke OF Drolns house. he is the president
OF the Irish Landlords Ancient Rights Mainten-
aDce League. you know, SIR
"Ah, certainly. You are not anticipating any
attack on the dukes house, ! nope?' inquired Mr..
TldywsIte. rather anxlOuSly.
NO: but we have standing instructions to look
after tie Residences OF gentlemen ID the dukes DO
stion and we know the dy naniters are very active
.'Desr me- how dreadful, And can you tell me
who will be with me on my beat:-
The Hon Guy Wyldfre, sir-Lord Lttlebrain's
youngest son You will ind him a very pleasant
young &c 'tleman, think Good night, SIR Sorry
you have such nasty evening"
This Interview did not raise Mr.. Tidywaites
spirits on the contrary, II filed him with un-
easineSS IL was MS rule never 70 keep firearms
pistol that he could put In his pocket 10 supple
neDt the protection OF his trunchecn As ir was
he could muster no more deadly weapon than
pair or nandcCns, which he had purchased shortly
AFTER being sworn 10, likely to be OF service In
the event OF his having to effect an arrest These
ne now stoWeu away IN one OF his deepest pockets
while Mrs Tiuywaite assisted him in his other
flannel round his knee-the rheumatic one~and
stubng ais pockets with sausage TO Is sand
Nicnes. flask or Two OF comforting coriiaIs and
plentiful stock OF cough lOzenge,- Thus proyls-
ioueJ AID equipped IN his largest overcOat ana a
new pair OF galoshes. the banker marched forth
''StOp. Joseph, stop! cried his WIFE, as the door
was closing on him. "You are going without your
TrspiratOr.'
Il ditnt forget, my dear" said the old gentle
man rather neryously- but thought that 1t
wonid look-a-jhat Is, that should hardly re-
quite"
Look or no look Joseph" replied his wife vho
Was accustomed 10 b. Obeyed in such matters
'yoC pU on your respiratOr before you 20 out
SHE the dOtr
Poor Joseph submitted with the best grace he
coul1- The respl-atOr WAS duly adjusted and thu
where te Was 70 relieve the regular constable and
where re found Dot only the Hon. Guy Wyldnre
bul also select quorum OF street boys and Ioaters
who hal come TO see the fun.
"Oh. NY eye. Eres the City Corp ration b.en
and swOre kissen IN as q speshul!r e1aculateC one
u the oystaRders az the sight Of Mr. TldywaIles
IOrLly t)TIn-
-Hallo copper. when did you see your toes
lastf" Inquired another.
Il say, BILL said a third, whats the bloke
teen and gagged hisSelf ror?"
10 save MS false Teeth from bSiu' Knocked iovrn
his throat, most likely replied Bill
'PeAse, SIR, be you the speshuI or the hexrra or
the hextra speshul?' cried Cheeky Arab.
Amid an encouraging chorus In this key the two
eonst so-eS started on the rounds They walked
slowly over the extent OF their beat and then
came 10 standsti1 In Portland Square. snow
had now SET In again vigorously, ami keen nort h.
easier drove the faxes In the faces OF the two