The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-01-11

through the village of Tonawanda,
when he met Il plain old ger tlemen
dressed in homespun, and inquired of
him if the cars had commenced runn-
ing tothe falls vet
''Principally pike and mulIet," said
he.
"1on misunderstood me- replied
the young man. 81 merely wish to
know if the cars have commenced
their trips 10 the falls of Niagara. and
what the fare is
From three to fourcentsa pound"
"no you intend to Insult me-
Il will let you have a large quantity
for two cents
Il have good mind to give you a
Gaming for your Importance"
'NelI, if yon do not choose to give
it | know who VIII
Il should like to know if there are
any more such fools as Won are IN the
'own of Tonaxanda"
1--WE shall make another haul in
the morning befo DAYLIGHT
At this ins AIT another citizen
made his appearance, and the stranger
stated his grievances to him. He
said:
Il have been asking this old man
a few civil questions, and he has given
ME the most impertinent answers"
'Oh, he is deaf. exclaimed the
third party. He is deaf as post:
but he is very fine old gentleman
one Of the best men in town-one of
the most influential and resp ctable
men IN the county, indeed. He deals
IN fish somewhat, and so do |. 1t is
possible he may think l am endeavor-
ing to nndersell him; will YOU there
fore do me the favor to write down
your question on a scrap of paper,
and save me from suspicion, and
satisfy yourself in regard to the old
gentleman pollteness2'
The yonng man commenced writing
when the old Tarmer-fsherman inter-
rupted him with the remark:
81 will not take noe of hand cash
on fhe nail or no trade
He is preparing note,'' sand the
last conner.
Gall me brute, do you:' exclaim-
ed Mr.. C.: then take that" and suit
ing the action to the word, he dealt
him blow straight from the shoulder
which Frustrated him flat as a houn-
der
BY this time the note was finished,
and the old gentleman discovered his
about that time the
Young stranger made the discovery
that lie had been picking a quarrel
with his prospective 1ather-ln-law.
MIR. {. made an apology and invited
both parties to go over to his house to
line. The front door commanded
view Of Il meadow in which cow Was
and while Mr.. G was looking
in that direction, the youthful lover
whose heart was overlooking with
commenced the task he came
such a long distance to preform.
Il am acquainted with your daugh-
err said he, in il louc tone.
''She IS fine beast" remarked the
DID gent eman, looking at tn. COW
Your daughter..' screamed the
young man. 81 have the honor to be
we'll acquainted with her.
'>he is noble animal" was tie
lulet response.
was speaking about your amiable
ard accomplished daughter..'
">he is very kind indeed-never
breaks down the fences. never kicks
'ver the pail never strays away like
the other brutes | have
You don't understand me. sir.
was Speaking Of your daughter at
boarding school,
No, | never put Il board on her
ace: she never does any mischief at
a..
Your daughter shouted the Young
nan, frantic with excltemet.
Did YOU say ought to-"
No, sir, | was speaking of your
laughter, the Young lady away from
lome..'
20, yes-I have plenty Of room, but |
think she is TOO old to keep much |
onger. 10 tell YOU the truth, | have
made up my MUD to shut her up in
he stable and feed her Oh chop stuff |
few weeks"
"Great hesycnS..' remarked the /
oung man to himself "What sha !
do: This deafness will be the death !
f me. | will try once more, anl if
his effort fails will resort to pencil
nd paper again
Il should like to say a word or
wo 10 you respecting your daughter..'
i shall let the butcher have her hy