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Show A LITTLE FRIGHT. Recently a party of young men, most of them connected with mercantile business in Logan, went out for a Sunday afternoon ride. During their travels they discovered a large brook filled with fine water cress. Immediately they decided on obtaining some of the delicate relish; so while one of their number remained in the wagon to hold the horses, the others, three in number, went to gather the cress. The gentleman who stayed with the team gave his companions a handkerchief in which to place his share of the spoil; and so remained contented while the ?aging continued. In half an hour the boys returned laden with the rewards of their industrious pursuit. The handkerchief, evidently well filled, was handed to its owner who accepted with thanks. After a few moments delay he unfolded the kerchief, for the purpose of viewing his gastronomical treasure. Instantly a large garter snake uncoiled itself and with one dart of its wicked tongue, glided down from the gentleman's knee into the bottom of the wagon. The fright and horror of the victim of the practical joke are indescribable. After several gasps he gave a long sigh. ("Cy."), and swore to get even with his persecutors. We hope he may. |