The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-04-27

)alr were unlteu III tnC Duilsao Va n"n'"'o''J
or once the many tongues OF Fame spoke
truly-and when the happy Major returned
with his blushing bride, all could see ehat
the embarrassment OF the lover were eA-
changed for the triumphant smile OF the de-
lighted bridegroom. 1t is hardly necessary
to add that such was the salutary effect OF
this pleasing event, that the 'young couple
found themselves restored lnstantaneously
to pertect health; and on the following morn |
ing they bade adieu to Saratoga springs.
aThis is very ungerteel affair" said
Mrs. Hiphhver al never heard the beat
Of it in nv born days." said fat shopkeep-
er's lady.-.sHow FUNNY" cried one young
lady. ..How shocking" exclaimed another.
"Egad, that's keen, smart girl SAID one
gentleman. "She's ticker, warrant herr
said second. "She's a pirate, by thunder
roared Capt. Halliard.
In the mean while the new-marred pair
were pursuing their journey by easy stages
towards the city of New-York. We all
know show the blest charms of nature i'm
prove when we see them reflected" and so
on, and we can readily imagine show hap
DIV the days of Thalaba past by" OH this oc-
cason. Uninterrupted by ceremonious vis-
its, unrestrained by the presence of third
parties, surrounded by all the Establishments
which give enchantment to the rural scene,
it is not surprising that our lover should Of
ten digress from the beaten road, and as Of
ten linger at romantic spot, or secluded
cottage.
Several days however elapsed, and nei-
ther party had made any disclosure to the
other upon the important subject OF finance.
AS they were drawing near the end OF their
Journey, the Major thought it advisable to
broach this delicate matter to his bride. 1t
was upon fine summer evening, as they sal
by a window at an inn, enjoying the beau
ties of an extensive landscape, that this me-
morable conversation occurred Ehey had
been amusing themselves with that Kind OF
small-talk which new-marricd folks Ind SO
vastly pleasant: as how much they love ono
another, and how happy they intend to be,
and what fine thing it is for two fond hearts
to be dissolved and melted down into one,
&c. Many examples of love and murder
were related--the lady told of several dis
tressed swains who had incontinently hang
cd themselves for their mistresses, and the
gentleman as often asseverated that not one
of those martyred lovers adored the object
of his passion with half the fervor which he
felt far his ozva. Sweet, darling, hrecioaS, lit
tic .4nne! At last, throwing his arm over
his wife's chair, he said carelcssly,
"Who has the management OF your prop
erty, my dear"
.'You have, my darling replied She"
81 shall have, when get ii" said the hus-
band--"1 meant to enquire in whose possess
ion it was at present."
"Itis all in your own possession" said the
lady.
''Do not trihe with me-" said the gentle
man. patting her cheeks--"you have made
me the happy master of your person, and it
is time to give me the disposal OF your for
tune"
my face IS my fortune kind SIR" said
she, laying he. head OH his shoulder.
40 be plain with you, madam" said the
impassioned bridegroom, II have need o
money immediately the hired gig in which
wecame to this place, is returned, and have
not the means to procure another convey.
ance'
"1o be equally candid with YOU, sir" re
piled the happy bride, 81 have nothing ir
the world but what you see."
Have you no real estate!" said the Major
starting en- his feet
Mot an acre.
mo bank stock?'
"None.'
''No securities, no jewels, no money!"
"Are you not the daughter and heiress OF
rich broker?'
"Not !, indeed"
"iVho the devil are you, them"
81 am your wife sir and the daughter of 8
very honest blacksmith"
"Biess me T" exclaimed the Major start.
ing back with astonishment--then covering
his face with both his hands. he remained
for moment absorbed in thought Resum.
ing his serenity, he said in "A sneering tone, 81
congratulate you u,madam, on being the wife oi
a beggar like yourself. am ruined man,
and know not whence to supply my imme-
diate wants.
"Can you not draw upon the carl, your
brothers" said the lady.
81 have not the honor of being allied to
the nobility"
"Perhaps you can have recourse to the
paymaster of your regiment"
81 do not happen to belong to any regi-
ment."
Sand have you no lands in Arkansas"
"Not an Acre"
"Pray then, sir, may / take the liberty O!
asking who you are?"
81 am your husband, madam, at you SER
vice, and the only son too Of famous gam
bier, who left me heir to his principles and
profession"
"My father gave me a good education, ,
said the lady.
$50 did nline," said the gentlemun, ebn'
it has not prevented me from trumping tho
wrong trick this time"
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