Swythe.

Lake County Press, Issue 905, 5 April 1900, Page 7

Swythe.

“ If I am not mistaken,” said the caller, removing his hat in the resence of the grand and supreme—ly exalted potentate of the Ancient and Honourable Order of Muchamucks ?” “ You are, sir.” answered the man at the desk with an affable smile. " Pardon the intrusion,” said the caller in the same respectful manner, “ and the familiarity with which 1 address yon : but i-uiJ-spell joui name o-rn-y-t-ft-e. you not ?” •• Yes, sir.” “ And your initials. I think I am cor* reel in saying, are K. W.?” ” That is correct.” “Thank you, Mr. Smythe. My name is Higgins— H-i-g-g-i-n-s—Higgins. I am glad to find you in. Mr. Smythe, after having made several previous attempts, without success, to make your acquaintance. I have the honour, he continued, putting his hat on briskly, and taking a bundle of papers from his pocket, " to be the collector for the firm of Spotcasb and Co., dealers in dry goods and general merchandise. If it is convenient. Mr. Smythe, you will oblige me very much by settling a little bill of 75 cents that has been running for six months, and save me the trouble of having to climb those dog-goned, beastly, rick"! v. filthy, old stairs again. Seventy* five cents. Smythe. Come down.”