WAS IN A TIGHT PLACE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2598, 4 September 1909, Page 2 (Supplement)

WAS IN A TIGHT PLACE.

For many years old Colonel Lee resided in Ninth Street. New York, near the Hotel St. Denis. He is still remembered by hundreds of New Yorkers for'his bright manner and happy, apt remarks. When the project for ejecting an equestrian statue to General M ashir.gton in Union Square was proposed, Colonel Lee was entrusted with one of the subscription papers for circulation. Shortly after receiving it he approached a well-known citizen and asked for a subscription. But the citizen declined to subscribe, stating, in a rather pompous manner: “I do not consider, sir, that there is any necessity for a monument to Mr Washington.” His fame is undying; he is enshrined in the hearts of his countrymen.” “Is he enshrined in your heart t softly inquired the colonel. " “He is, sir.” “Well, all I have to say,” retorted Colonel Lee, “is that he is in a tight place.” HE DIDN’T LOOK WELL. She had a hat like a hayfield, and, sitting in the fifth row of the pit, was hoping with all lier might that it would attract Mr Waller’s attention, and get him to notice her for a moment. She flattered herself she was looking uncommonly handsome. The gentle finger of a pale-faced man, sitting behind her, tapped her on the shoulder. “Please, miss,” murmured that unfortunate individual, “do you mind removing your—ahem ! —your hat ?” “Yes, I do!” she snapped, and glued her eyes once more upon her idol. “Look here, miss,” persisted the pale gentleman, “I want to look as well as you!” “Oh, do yon?” she retorted, turning round and looking him straight between the eyes. “Then you’d better fun home and change your faee! , :i^.

“That will do,” said an irate lady to her . Irish “general.” “You vriil leave now, and you needn't bother me about a recommendation.” “Faix,” replied the girl, “Oi have no intuition o’ givin’ ye a roconunendation! Oi'H tell the truth about ye to ivery girl thot axes me!”