Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-08-15
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How J"iiy vI-ifor Turned the TnbIes
an so,as Prxcties.i JoisrA

sn SOME Pr.etir=i JstsrsL
Wins do ynu think In coming TO-
aicii;. g1risT said a pretty young hostess
Of hpnse party Of Young people who
were. passing week II never to be for.
gotten finn and merrinent In u spacions
old country honse on the beautiful bor-
drrs Of Lake NJ Mamma has mad
letter this iuoriIing from Johnnie So
inviting himself for few days am
glad hr II coming. for he Is such fun,
bnt lie did such outrageous things when
he was here last that the mater declared
he should never be asked to the house
again, wish you conId have seen her
face when she received his wheedling
funny letter just now
She had to laugh In spite Of herself.
and finally she said. Well. | suppose he
will have to come. and only hope he
will have learned lesson and will be-
have himself must say think 1t was
rather cheeky to ask for an invitation
when he must have known the house
was full. but since he will come, let M
give him warm welcome. And there
upon after much consultation and snip
pressed laughter a programme was ar
ranged for the entertainment OF the bold
man who presented himself uninvited-
programme that might well have ap-
palIed the expected guest had he known
Of their intentions
Nothing in the cordial and ladylike
welcome given to him by the young
maidens could have prepared him for
the lively reception he found awaiting
him when he retired 10 hin own room.
All the practical jokes that could be
thought Of had been brought together
for his edification. His bed had been
arranged on the most scientific prin-
cipIes Of making il utterly impossible to
sleep in any position without making II
entirely over: his drinking water was
sailed: the sleeve and neck opening oil
his robe tie mutt We're run together with
the sewing machine: a land turtle was
found lying in his bag. and cat sprang
ont Of the closet when he opened the
door But his final discontinue and
utter overthrow had been planned for
| the morning. when he was to find his
evening clothes the only ones left t.
/ put oi for breakfast The next tnoruipa
a merry party waited expectantly in
the dining room for his advent, nor
We're they kept long in suspense.
A short time after breakfast had heen
announced aud every one else had as-
! sernbled. the door was flung open. and
the most extraordinary figure that had
| ever been seen in that stately room
marched in. The apparition which
struck them all dumb was Johnny s.
arrayed IN one Of Mrs. As most gor
geous dinner gowns-the low necked
waist and short sleeves showing his any.
thing but scant proportions to the great
est advantage.
With stately step he walked into the
room. and with perfect seriousness adj
dressed the company. How fortunate
ladies and gentlemen" he said. as soor
as he could make himself heard for the
shouts Of laughter. THAT found the re-
quirements suited to my needs in the
fine old fashioned wardrobe which
stands in my apartment. Some frivolou.
persons. he continued, turning severely
to the giggling maidens.r having re
moved my garments. felt myself fortu
nate indeed in being able to replace then
with this comfortable and appropriate
raiment."
So saying. with great aplomb he dis
cussed most excellent breakfast, rising
to supply his needs from the sideboard
amid the continued filters of the com
pany and to the utter amazement ant
hopeless indignation of the dignified
owner of the dress. IL suppose | viii
ind what is needful for change in my
room after breakfast he asked his
hostess with the greatest politeness.-
New York Tribune.