Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1895-09-20

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obtain no satisfaction, while to the
defendant it might prove the great
est injury in his rank and position
as an officer who is poor and de-
pendent upon his pay. Do you
still insist upon your complaint?'
I" | 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 with
out effect. The Judge was going
on to further consideration of the
Case, when Il loud voice was heard
from the audience:
l will place the 200 rubies at
the service of the defendant!'
During the silence which fol-
lowed a gentleman forced his way
the officers side.
"Sir, am the Prince W and
beg you will accept the loan of the
200 rubles in question"
L" Prince, l am not worthy of
your kindness, for l don't know if
| will ever be able to pay the
loan," answered the officer in a
voice tremulous with emotion.
take the money at all events.
| can wait until you are able to
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 handed them to her with
a polite bow.
81 hope, madam, you are salts
fed"
With a malicious smile she
reached out her hand for the
money.
Yes. Now l am satisfied"
With a scornful glance over the
crowd OF spectators she prepared
to leave the room on her husbands
arm.
"Stop, madam" said the officer,
who had suddenly become like
another man.
What do you wantg" said
the lady, casting look upon him
as insulting as possible.
81 want my Dress" he answered,
with slight but still perfectly
polite bow.
"Give me your address and 1
will send it to YOU"
ooh no, my dear madam, 1 am
in the habit of taking my purchase
with me at once. Favor me with
the dress Immediately"
A shout of appreciation came
from the gallery.
"Orderw cried the Judge.
What an insane demand p said
the lady's husband. "My wife
cannot undress herself here"
81 have nothing to do do with
you in this matter, sir, but only
with the complainant. Be so good
as to give me the dress immed-
lately, madame. My affairs are
urgent"
The pleasure of the audience at
the expense of the lady increased
with every word.
"Do not jest any more about it.
I will hurry and send you the
dress as soon as possible"
81 am not jesting. I 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"
81 can't undress myself here
before all these people and 60
home without any dress on" said
the young woman, with anger and
tears.
You 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 mis-
interpreted brought to the lady's
side two officers of justice who
seemed about to take it upon
themselves the Office of my lady's
maid.
Take your money back and
leave me my dress !"
ooh, no, madame! That dress
is now worth more than 200 rubles
to me-"
How much do YOU ask for it 2,