Sunbury American

STORY TURNED TO SERIOUSNESS,—It is not always prudent for ladies to don male attire as the annexed, from the Washington Republic, will show :

A few nights ago a young lady dressed herself in man's clothes, for the purpose of having a little innocent fun by frightening the two white female servants in the house. One of them had retired to rest, and was in a doze when the young lady, thus disguised. entered the chamber and disturbed the occupant, whose screams startled the other servant. who being down stairs. hastened up. The young (wo)man rushed to the door to keep her out; but superior strength prevailed. and ingress was effected. This servant seized the supposed male. and after a severe contest threw a heavy candlestick at the head of her antagonist, which did not, however, strike as intended ; and she then ran, and did not stop until she reached the basement. Here she fainted, and remained insensible for nearly half an hour.. The whole household were now alarmed, there was much "noise and confusion," and. to remove all fear, the young lady readily revealed herself, perceiving that her conduct was near leading to very serious consequences.