Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-09-08

and dependent upon his pay. Do you
still insist upon your complaint"
Il 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 withoU' effect. The
Judge was going on to further consid-
Grafton of the case when a loud voice
was heard from the audience:
Il will place two hundred roubles at,
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.
''Sir, | am the Prince W and beg
you will accept the loan Of the two
hundred roubles in question"
prince, l am not worthy of your
kindness, for | don't know if 1 shall
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 one hundred rOubles each,
and coming close to him whispered a
few words very softly. There was a
sudden lighting up i'm the officers face. /,
He Immediately took the two notes. and
turning to the lady handed them to her
with a polite bow.
Il hope, madame, you are satisfied"
With a malicious smile she reached,
out her hand re tie n0ne.'. - =
yes; now 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 mai.
what do you want?' said the lady,
casting a look upon him as insultingly
as possible.
Il want my dress. he answered with
a slight but still perfectly polite bow.
GIVE me your address and | will
send it to you"
oh no. my dear madame, | 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 I'M
dress herself here"
Il have nothing 10 do with you in
this matter, sir, but only with the cons
plainant. BE so good as TO give me the
dress Immediately madame. My az
fairs are urgent
The pleasure of the audience at tho
f...I d.. eaI MI G
every word.
do not jest any more about it. !
will hurry and send you the dress as
soon as possible
"I am not jesting / 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 can't undress myself here beforg
all these people and go nome Withou7
anv dress on" said The young womant
with anger and tears.
"You should have thought OF thaa
sooner. Now You have no tlPe 10 lose.
Either give up the dress OF your own
accord. Or
A nod that could 1o. De misinterpre-
ted brought 10 Che 'ady's side two ON
GERS of Justice who seemed a0our to-
take upon themsalyes the Office Of my
lady's maid.
"Take your money lack and leave
ooh. no. madame; That dress is now
worth more than two hundred roublea
to me-" .,,,
Two thousand roubles' said tha
officer firmly. ,.
II will pay the sum the weeping
Iadv's husband responded promptly
oT have here G, hundred roubless;;
Give me a pen AMI PAPER and l WIZ
write an order upon my barker Tor ina
remaining fifteen hundred.
After he had written the draft, the
worthy pair Withdrew amidst hlsses
from the audience.-From the FrencH
in Troy Times.