Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-05
BORROWED SPLENDORS.
How Three Young Bloods Hired Thci
Dress Suits

How Three Young BIoods Hired Thci
Dress Suits.
Declank was married in Brooklyn the
other night. 1t was swell affair.
Long before the nuptials were solemn
lied he invited all "the boys" to come
and see him spliced. Without giving
the matter a second thought they ac
cepted the invitation. Among those
who decided to witness the happy event
were Smith, Jones and Brown. One
day, when Smith and Jones met, this
conversation ensued:
"Going to the wedding, Smith?"
"Yes and hang it all, I've got to
wear a full dress suit always feel
like monkey in uniform when wear
one. haven't worn mine since Mrs.
Decharm gave her reception last season,
and then felt and probably acted like
fool But still have to keep one on
hand for just such emergencies as
these"
Same case here, old man. They
come high, but we must have 'em, you
know, eh? By the way, here comes
Brown; wonder if he's going. He's a
very close friend of Declank's."
Hello, Brown, going to Declank's
wedding?" inquired Jones, as Brown
came up.
80 yes, and I've got to go through
the ordeal of wearing that internal
full dress toggery of mine again. By
George, it really makes me feel i'll to
think of it. OF course both of you are
going to be there Yes, we'll, expected
as much. Well be companions in mis-
cry, won't we? Well, good day. I'll see
you at the reception if l don't get
around to the church"
And they separated.
Three days later Smith stood in front
of tailoring establishment, on the front
window of which the words "Dress suits
to hire were painted in letters of deep,
enduring black. Smith went inside and
was soon negotiating for the rental of a
dress suit. While he was there Jones
came in. Both caught sight of each
other at the same instant. Mutual
'helloes" were exchanged.
what brings you here?" inquired
Smith, in an effort to put on bold
front.
me" replied Jones, with a sickly
grin, "oh, Ii wane to get measured
for an overcoat"
''But l thought you told me you hat
just bought one"
Hang it, so did. I meant to say
am about having a spring suit made
What are you after?"
"Well, l am not buying spring suit'
right In the dead of winter if l know
myself. l am having myself measured
for good serviceable business suit"
"Well, well, what have you done
with that $40 affair you bought TIVE
weeks ago? 1t can't be possible"
But at that embarra ssing momen
Brown slipped In the door, and, no
observing his two friends, stepped III
to clerk and said he wanted his meas
urement taken for dress suit. He wa
accommodated
GLOW much is the rental of it?
want it for tomorrow night, sure"
"Well," said the clerk, 'our usua
price is $3.50, but as you are good Gus
toner of ours you can have it for 80. SO
viii you call or shall we send it up?"
80, I'll call for 1t on my way hom
tomorrow afternoon"
Smith and Jones, meanwhile, havin,
confessed that they had come there t.
hire dress suit and that they did no
and never had owned one, resolved +
make life miserable for Brown, Will
the latter stood chatting with the clerI
they gave their orders and FASTENED T.
the spot where Brown stood,
Hello, Brown" they exclaimed il
chorus. ...-
Browns face flushed He tried :,
speak, but it was hard work He coul
not tell lie, for he had just hired
, suit, and there stood the clerk wiz
could swear to it II necessary. S.
, amid much confusion, he ventured t
make this non-committal reply:
so, well, you see, fellers, | was pas
sing and just dropped in to transact
little business"
"Ha, hal laughed his tormentors, dt
! risively. eyes, yes, we know. We al
hate to wear 'em, but, although the
i come high, we have to have 'em, eve
, if we are obliged to hire 'em. Come OF
, Brown, old man, you're in bad DO
and the cigars are on you" And Brow
4 without word of protest left with til
Q boys and bought the cigars.
r Next night all three were at Declank
wedding and in hired suits at that.-N
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