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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume XII, Issue 512, 26 September 1867, Page 3

A Deoll Anecdote of an Hotel Adventure. —Mons. and Madame 2-—— arrived at the “ Hotel des Yojageurs.” and took their apartment, iso. 54, third floor. Went to bed at ten like respectable country people. Towards midnight 2 had a terrible pam in his cheat we "’id say his chest —worse at I a.m. —unbearable at hall-past. Then in her agony up jumps Mrs 2- determined to do or die. Sue penetrates down stairs, and finds an attendant —gets mustard and hot water, and returns on her marital mission. As she •opens the bed-room door, the light goes out. However, she perseveres, and pops on the poultice to the afflicted part. Tiien there is a fitful light from the expiring fire and she sees her error, and flies. .Next morning the waiter brings a message to Ho. “ 54,” with “ 45’s ” compliments, and -seeinir bv the name on the handkerchief, where it comes from, "4o" woulu Uioun “ 54 ” to take care in future that her mustard poultices are only applied to the right ■“number,” as peaceful travellers, when they want a stimulant, usually nag the bell and ask for it.