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

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II just called, sir. y said the officer, ITO |
warn you TO keep sharp lookout on No. o |
Portland square. Ii Is the Duke OF Dub |
Inns house. lie is the president Of the |
Irish Landlords Ancient Rights Mainten- !
ance league, you know, sr.,'
"Ah, certainly. You are not anticipat- !
ing any attack on the dukes house,
hope" inquired Mr.. Tidywaite, rather
anxiously.
"No; but We have standing instructions
TO look after the residences OF gentlemen
in the dukes position, and we know the
dvnamiters are very active again just
now"
dear me, how dreadful And can you
tell me who will be with me on my beat2'
"Thc Hon. Guy Wildiire, sir-Lord Lit.
tlebrains youngest son. You will find
him very pleasant young gentleman,
think. Good night, sir. Sorry you have
such nasty evening"
This interview did not raise Mr.. Tidy
waite's spirits. On the contrary, 1t filled
| him with uneasiness. II was his rule
never to keep firearms in the house, but he
wished now that he had a pistol that he
could put in his pocket TO supplement the
protection OF his truncheon. As II was, he
could muster no more deadly weapon
| than pair OF handouts, which he had
purchased shortly after being sworn in, as
likely to be of service in the event OF his
having to effect an arrest. These he now
slowed away in one OF his deepest pockets,
while Mrs. Tidywaite assisted him in his
other preparations, wrapping a good
length OF stout flannel around his knee =
the rheumatic one-and stufling his peck
cts with sausage rolls, sandwiches, flask
or two OF comforting cordials, and plenti-
full stock OF cough lozenges. Thus provis-
Toned, and equipped in his largest oyercoat
and a new pair Of goloshes, the banker
marched forth.
"s,op, Joseph stop" cried his wife, as
the door was closing on him. "iou are
going without your espirator."
81 didn't forget il, my dear" said the
old gentleman, rather nervously. "But |
thought that II would look-a-that is,
that should hardly require"
"Look or no look, Joseph" replied his
wife, who was accustomed to be obeyed in
such matters, ''yol put on that respirator
before you go outside the door"
Poor Joseph submitted with the best
grace he could. The respirator was duly
adjusted, and tho good man made the best
Of his way TO the spot where he was 10 re-
lieve the regular constable, and where he
found not only the Hon. Guy Wyldiire'
but also select quorum OF street boys
and loaiers who had come TO see the fun,
ooh, my eyes. 'Ere's the city corpora
: ton been and swore hisself in as
speshull" CALCULATED one OF the bystander'
at the sight OF MIR. Tdywaites portly
: form.
"Hallo, copper, when did you see YOU
: toes last?" inquired another.
"l say, Bill, said third, whats the
: bloko been and gagged hisself FORT"
"To save his false teeth from bein
I knocked down his throat, most likely,
/. replied Bill.
. please, sir, be you the speshul or th,
I hextra, or the hextra speshul2" cried
}. cheeky arab.
i Amid an encouraging chorus in this Ike.
the two constables started on their rounds
They walked slowly over the extent o
8 their beat, and then came 10 standstill u
Portland square. snow had now set II
d again vigorously, and n keen northeastc
c drove the flakes in the faces Of the tw
y specials, and caused the elder to shiyer be
d meath his wraps.
p "Do YOU think" said the banker
i presently, "that IL would appear-a-un
professional il were TO put up an um
:, brcllaY'
o CONTRARY TO all the regulations" =,
q piled Mr.. Wyldfrc, who kept up hi
a spirits very creditably under the ciIcun
n stances Don't you let the inspccto
. catch YOU at 81 I think, though, that
,, can put you up to a better dodge tina
than"
1t "Pray, what Is t." inquired Mr.. lid,
3 waite, much interested.
y "P 20, the peelcr on the beat, tippc
10 mo wink ms he was going away, an
CT whispered that we should find No. - ia
7, right sort oekhop. can't say what h
D. meant, but caught glimpse Of lark,
Is looking slavcy at No. ~ Duchess place Q
We came by. mean 10 have anoth,
look. II you'll stop here n minute wi
10 return anon and report progress. Ant
without further ceremony. the scion OF III
he arisiocncy departed. Al the end Of abol
al a quarter Of an hour he returned, visibl
I'd satisfied with the result OF his mission.
cts all right" he said. ''P ~ Ia
nj brick. There's n comfortable kitchen 81
tircly mt our disposal ut No. ~. II
u. slaycys are full,of fun. The family arc on
;" and I've sent for bottle Of whisky. Con
sc onl"
ng The banker gazcd at his oomrade
r blank amazemcnt
Sn "You don't mean 10 say" he easpc'
''thai YOU expect me To-"
ng "Why not3 What's the use Of playiT
nc at pceler II you don't do the thing proPe
'e. Typ
at 'But what about the beat, and Il
Id dukes house hcrcY'
ms "Oh, they'll look after themselves !
IN. half an hour. For the matter Of that,
10, wouldn't he much loss 10 society II q
an Fenians were 10 blow old Dublin in
ng smithcrccns. You had better come. N
,ly coUk'sa topper, can tell you just 20
10. sort"
at. Had Il been any one else than an car
his son who spoke, Mr.. Tidywaiic would u
or, doubtedly have met this Tibald spec
he with the rcbuke u meritcd. As Il WINS,
oct contenlcd himself with declining the in
taiion as siiilly ~ politcncss permitted.
or. Gas you please" said the llonoral
Inv Guy, s'You will know where 10 find I
bic II I'm wanted. No. -; don't forget Z
In TAI"
mi lie was soon out Of sight and Mr.. Til
inc white was left alone with hisoWn reflection
ez. Solitude did not add 10 the charms u
II situation. The storm seemed 10 be- stead
The increasing In violence, aud though he h
IN. no desire 10 indicate the example Of
cid Wyldlrc, the banker presently NOV
me round his beat, looking Tor q chance
ear gaining shelter. lie came thus 10 No
ON. the Duke Of Dublin's honsc. II was q
Qh. mansion, with large por,ico cxtcndl
nm. 10 the pavement, and, remembering
h." instructions from the Inspector, Mr.. III
div. waite thought he would be- doing his du
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