The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-09-04

ptuttut uIoh AlS pay. LIZ YOU stlAA II
sist upon Your complaint:'
II still insist upOn it,
The course the affair was taking
seemed to have become painful to the
lady's husband. He spoke with his wife
urgently, but without effect. The judge
was going OF to further consideration
Of the case, when % loud voice was
heard from the audience:
II will place the 200 rublcs ut the
service Of the defendant -
During the silence which followed a
gentleman forced his way through the
crowd and placed himself at the young
officers side. g..
Sir. am the Prince W and beg
yOu will accept the lean Ct the 200 ru-
blcs in question:.
"Prince, | am not worthy Of your
kindness, for l don't know if shall ever
be able to pay the loan" answered the
officer in n voice tremulous with emo
ton.
Take the money at all events. l can
wait until you are able 70 return it,
Thereupon the prince held out two notes
of 100 rubles each, and coming close to
him whispered a few words very softly.
There was a sudden lighting up in the
officers face. He Immediately took the
two notes, and turning to the lady hand
ed them to her with a polite bow.
Il hope, madame, you are satisfied. "
With a malicious smile she reached
out her hand for the money.
"Yes. Now I am satisfied
With a scornful glance over the crowd
Of spectators she prepared to leave the
room on her husbands arm.
stop, madame, " said the officer, who
had suddenly become like another man.
What do you want?" said the lady,
casting a look upon him as insulting as
possible.
Il want my DRESS he answered,
with a slight but still perfectly polite
bow.
Give me your address and l will
send it to you"
"Oh, no., my dear madame. l am in
the habit of taking my purchases with
me at once. Favor me with the dress
Immediately
A shout of appreciation came from the
gallery.
"Order!' cried the judge.
What an insane demand - said the
lady's husband. My wife cannot IN
dress herself here"
II have nothing to do with you in
plainant. Be so good a to give me the
dress Immediately, madame. My affairs
are urgent.
The pleasure Of the audience at the
expense of tho lady increased with every
word.
do not jest any more about it. l
will hurry and send you the dress as
20 rs possible"
II am not testing. l demand from
the representative of the law my own
property, the DRESS said the officer,
raising his voice.
The judge, thus appealed to, decided
promptly.
THE officer is right, madame. You
are obliged to hand him over the dress
on the spot
II cant undress myself here before
all these people and go home without
any dress on,' said the young woman,
with anger and tears.
lyon should have thought Of that
sooner. Now you have no time to lose.
Either give up the dress Of your own
accord, Or
A nod that could not be misinter-
preted brought to the lady's side two Off
GERS of justice who seemed about to take
| upon themselves the Office of my lady's
maid.
Take your money back and leave
me my dress -
"Oh, no, madame! That dress is now
worth more thar 900 rubles to me-
How much do you ask for it,
1.-TWO thousand rubles," said the
officer firmly.
Il will pay the sum- the weeping
lady's husband responded promptly. Il
have here 500 rubles. Give me a pen
and paper, and / will write an order
upon my banker for tho remaining
l,50O.'
After he had written the draft the
worthy pair withdrew amid misses from
TIE audience.-From the French.
Swiss Swords, Spanish Pixies.
The prOwess of the Swiss infantry is