Occasionally there will be an incident of a more dangerous kind, but tinged slightly with romance. It is related that a cowboy went into a variety show in Marshal, Texas, one night and made quite a scene. His "mash" was a "chair sweater" in the show. Entering the place one night considerably under the influence of brine, he called to his love in stentorian tones:—

"Mary, get your duds on and come with me."

"Sh-h-h!" said Mary.

ARMADO AND JAQUENETTA.

Arm.:—I love thee.

Jaq.:—So I heard you say.

Love's Labour Lost, Act I., Scene 2.

"Sh-h, nothing," was the lover's response. "You jest tog up quicker'n h—, or I'll douse these glims."

"I'll be through in an hour," urged Mary pacifically.