Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-11-14

| handkerchief over the girls mouth was
cast loose, 4 candle lighted, and she
| was put on exhibition.
Somewhat to the surprise of the alb
ductors she began to swear. and every
slang word used anywhere for the last
ten years rolled off her tongue When
she was obliged to pause for breath
the trio retired into corner to hold a
consultation.
Il never knowed that rich mems
daughters talked that way" admitted
Jerry, with serious countenance.
Nor l." added Mike, but there can't
be no mistake. She had just come out
of the gate when we seized her.
Il dunno why rich mems gals
! shouldn't cuss and slang when they get
mad same as any others, unused Tom
my. ''As soon as she gets over it she'll
put on her aristocratic airs and fall at
our feet and be ready to write letter
to her pa. I've got one ready for her
to copy. 1t says: Deer pa, l am
bein' held for fifty thousand plunks.
If you ever want to see your darlin'
agin give up the dough to the barer of
this"
Now, then, cullies, what is itY'
asked the girl as their consultation was
ended.
In the first place." answered Jerry,
who constituted himself as spokesman,
you have been abducted
And what's that, you rat headed
peanut stealer?"
you have been Token from your
rich father and are to be held here un-
til he comes down with the cash."
'Hully gee.''
you will write him that you have
been what they calls abducted. but
that you are in the hands of gentlemen
who are treating you kindly"
tits bewtiful, Gully. Go on!'
Them same gentlemen, wantin' to
take a trip among the aristocracy of
England, but hayin' no money, will
hold you till he comes down with $780,
600. If it's all the same to him we'd
like the money in IS and $40 bills"
"Oh, Abraham" chuckled the girl.
And in writin' the letter you may
add that your couch is not downy and
your food not lobster salad and that
If your old man gets a hustle on him 1t
will be just as well for you and better
for the gents as has carried along the
job. That's all, believe, just at pres
ent, except that we are slightly astonish-
ed that you should have picked up such
language in DRAWN room. The let
ter will not be writ till mornin', and
meanwhile you can stand up in a cor
ner and go to sleep feelin' as safe as il
in your little bed at home"
AS Jerry finished his talk the girl
broke into laughter and kept it up for
five minutes She laughed In half
dozen keys, and there was sarcasm
as well as humor in her tones. Then
she sang a verse of topical song
Then she screwed up her face and in
whining tones gave them an imitation
of d beggar soliciting aims. Then she
turned cart wheels twice around the
room, INDUCED in half dozen somer-
saults and finished with a low courte-
sy and the words:
ladies and gents all, Slapin' Sal
thanks you for your bloomin' kindness
and has the honor to wish you good
evenin'."
With that she went gathering down
stairs, and not hand was lifted to
prevent her. The three men smoked
in silence for five minutes, and then
Jerry Palmer heaved a sigh and said:
Gents, it was plan / thought out
in states prison, and won't go for to
say that there wasn't hole in it,
And I'm sayin',' added Mike Dono-
van, that when three gents can't tell
the difference between rich mans
daughter and gal that was at the
kitchen door beggin' for cold vittles
them three gents ought to go to stealin'
from pushcarts.'
1t was up to Tommy Saunders to ex-
press himself, but he was slow about
it. When he did speak, all he said was:
That's just like 'em The rich new
er will give poor man a showw