New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-20
TORMFNTED BY THE Blue BLAZER.
MR.. rooDLEss DISTRESSING ADVENTURES IN
KEEPING TRACK OF MS WIFE.

Mr.. TooDLEs's DISTRESSING ADVENTURES IN
KEEPING TRACK OF MS WIFE.
The buc-fannel blnzcr suits. popular with the
indies proved object OF great annoyance ana
vexaton 10 Toodcs n they continue the style for any
length Of they bid fair doom him 10 end his exist
ence In an insane asylum II he does not succeed IN
rsuadng Mrs Toodles discard hers. or else to put
some distinguishing mark upon IT, Toodles lives In
suburban village not far from Now York City, where
the blue flannel blazers all tho rage The cher cause
Of his troubles lies In tho fact that he u sighted
and II Is dIfcult for him to distinguish one person
rom another and especially Ia this the case in re-
gard the ladies. In the OF his lifetime this
has been tho OF several plumbers on his part,
but since the blue blazers have come In vogue and
Mrs. Toodles. In evil moment, became the happy
possessor OF one he can scarcely venture upon the
street for fear OF the consequences.
His first mishaps occurred upon the occasion OF his
accompanying Mrs r. to the city not long since Not
wishing to tire himself out with the tolls and vexa-
tons Of her shopping excursion, he made an appoint
ment 10 meet her AZ the ferry house when she had
finished Al the appointed time he took his station at
the waiting room door in anticipation OF her coming.
In a fcw minutes no n lady I'm n blue blazer APP
preaching. and thinking surely II was Mrs Toodes ne
rushed forth 20 meet her. but when he had nearly
reached her he saw, Just in time to save himself,
that tho a coored lady. Passing her ny
he started Tor Walk around Tue DlOFh Junt 10 H'
was lodging n horse he plump into another
blue blazer woman. Being n little ratified" by the
horse car he did not stop think that It might not
be Mrs r he hastily took Of the parcels from
her hand started assist her to the ferryhouse.
rcmaring that they had met inst in tho nick OF time
Il do not oxlctly understand you. Sir" the lady
said In n d!rnlncd tone. "I'm much obliged TO You
for your assistance bnt will relieve you Of my pack
ages now, If you please
at IN Is
Toodlcs bowed and just he was turning away. lis
arm was outchcA tightly. and an angry feminine voice
exclaimed
Il should Ike to know who this lady Is 10 whom
you are 80 gallant while YOU leave me 10 get across
The street the best way can"
T7rc was no fpubt but that hl, The genuine
Mrs r.. and tnr embarrassed Toodlos was noun-
iernr about IN a .ca Of pcrplcNity trying to explain
matter. 70 hl- angry wife. lie finally succeeded In
"cliyng Der and they started ior tie ferry boat. As
they were passing through the waiting room Toodl'r
stopped AT d." stand 10 buy evening paper,
telling Mr.. r. Mat he woud meet her On ne boat.
After getting D paper he made his way into the ladies'
cabin, and seeding woman In hlnebazer suit. he
throw himself into The vacant seat beside her, and
pinchng her arm playiully. remarked
Wei. dearest here AZ last. hope we
won't be parted again before reach home
The lady Jumped her feet. and turning on the
dnmfoundcd Toodl's. cried indignantly:
Fir what de- you moan by taking hold oi my arm
and talking 81, familiarity to me- I'VE q good mind
Anv" yon arrested Tor Gi,orcily conduct when TIE
boat reacac, Ac other Side IT., perfect shame that
Intoxicated person, allowed 81 tIc ladlc-' cabin
Toodl'~ began 10 siammcr out an explanation when
Nh. T.. who -iiting Few seat. away. amused
spectator ~ fr scene. came Ia h, Rescue. and laugh
siy apolosilei 10 the aic lady In his behalf telling
her DE ~ TIE trouble and o." Incident ended
plea autly IN hearty laugh IN Which thu lockers on
Joined.
While they leaving the boat ana boarding the
train rooilr cluns closely 10 III, vfc's side. deter
mined I'm, thor" should be- no morr mistakes u DE
train reached their station After leaving the train
Mr.. r. fingered on Tie station platform moment 20
peak friend. willie Tood"-. not missing her from
Ms Side. started the street 10 the po-toficc.
When he wa, part way over n woman IN blue blazer
dartcd pa. him. and thinking something had happened
10 frighcn MIR. r. Dee caught up win her and girspng
her ly the nnyiou.y asked what The trouble was.
f' show yen phWats the tr,1h'c # yey don't
tale Yer lnni oGn me- yc dirhy sPipcen. Phwat
dye name hy n,uliin' respectable OI,h Teddy lolSe
in,-elf In ei. nnuucr. old l,ike to know
Toodlc, nearly fnt-l from modification no
heard the suppressed filters from group Of fHvO
lous young ladlc,. who were looking on. After get
ovcrinkc III VIE Oh The way. A. he turned The
vance. Quoheuing his steps he wa beside her
shortly and taking Lcr arm lovingly he said in a
"Thanl the Lord. sweetheart. we arc ont Of orr
trolI>,, II last, and I'm going = stick cl0sc to you
in The iGtue. ! wont let YOU out Of my light for
An amused tsrle came from tls LADY at his SIDE
aud looking al her more closely ToWllc5 recognized
Jones who lived short distance beyond him
oh beg Your pardon. Mrs Jones' | assure you
mstOok You for Mrs. ToOdlcs Can you forgive
me ~
Certainly Mr. Toodcs. with all my heart I
saw Mt That you had mistaken for your
wife" said Mr.. Jones' she nestled snugly - hts
side.
Thank you. Mps. Jones. you are vcry good but
| viii he sin more indebted 70 You II You will ro-
frnin from mentioning anything about This T. Mrs
Toodcs; then she won't have the laugh ON me-
That's all right, You rest assured | won't
say anything 10 single one about It,"
" ] am very much Indebted TO you. | You.
for your kindness. 80 many young adc, would
think II silcl a good iONc that they would be- unable
fo resist the temptation Of telling their friends. But
all Young indies are not 50 sensible and charming ~
you. Mr.. Jones"
"Oh what a inttcrcr you ore. Mr. Toodles' said
the widow, giving him smile OF qualification.
They walled along together uut they reached
Toodcs's gate. l,iddlng Mrs. Jones good evcuIng.
roOdcs cIseIsd the house. Mrs Z. IN In a
few moments and throwing herself IN chair, burst
ont In "a violent ht Of sobblng.
"Why. my dear. what In the worII IS the mattcr1'
Inquired TOOdlcs anNOusly.
. should think there was matter enough Slc
an swcrh weeping II her heart would break.
THE idea You and that forward Widow Jones
walking up tlc street arm In ann. NJ lovingly a.
newly married couple Two good notion 10 90
right home TO That's what have, Mr. TOodlcs."
TOO,lics In despair; bat after much persuasion
and pleading he NJ last succeeded IN drying her tears.
lut She still gives poor Mrs JOnc, angry glance
whenever they meet. A. Tor Toodlcs he has regis
tered solemn fiat he will never In the future
recognize a woman IN blue blazer suit until she
frat .pcaks 10 him. He thus hopes 10 avoid any
more ANNOYING mistakes willie they are IN vogue.