The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-04-19
NO. 80.

This way cried Cookie; and, led by the
sound, he proceeded along a corridor, follow
ed by Kilkenny and the rest.
Good heavens = exclaimed he ut length,
pausing in dismay, the sound proceeds from
the room have been accustomed to occupy.
And listen,---it has subsidized into low muir
murs Of pain, or bursts Of hysieric laughterp
The bridal chamber = whispered the cham
bermaid, as white as sheet, and trembling
from head TO foot.
Look 7 cried Kilkenny, pointing to the
foor and from the crevice Ct the door trick
led a dark liquid, which ran along the oak
boards to the opposite side of the passage.
sBloodp cried the chambermad, fainting
away.
'Bloodp gasped the waiter, trying to catch
her. ...
.Bloodp shouted the boots in an agony of
fear.
Blood y CALCULATED Kilkenny, in an accent
ofpainful surprise.
Blood y said Cookie. in tone of inquiry !;
then we must force the door, for it is fasten-
ed within and, stepping back some PAGES, he
raised his foot ana applied it so vehemently
against the woodwork, that il al length yield
ed.
A fresh stream gushed forth as the portal
opened.
More blood. cried the waiter; and he
dropped the chambermaid.
More blood! groaned the boots.
All rushed eagerly forward into the bridal
chamber, which was dimly lighted, and there
was a mysterious gurglng sound which be-
wildercd them. AT first nothing was distinct;
but they soon perceived Clara crouching down
in the distant corner Of the room, while the
bridegroom in dishabiile, stood over her hold
ing large umbrella
AT this moment the host in breathless
state Joined the party, exclaimlng,
Il can explain the cause of alarm. The re-
servor at the top of the house, containing hun
dreds OF hogsheads of water, has burst imme-
diately over these apartments
Shut them out ? cried David, peeping
from under his umbrella, and shocked at this
untimely intrusion, though the water poured
in torrents through the ceiling.
Let them in exclaimed Clara, laughing
and screaming by turns: Pm half drowned
You would not, surely, whispered David,
pointing to the half-clad figures grouping
around the chamber door.
Indeed, would replied Clara. Here,
chambermaid, fetch me dry blanket, and let
us have good fire Immediately in another
ROOM ..e
The gentlemen, of course. retired as soon
as the real cause of disturbance had been as
certained, and the chambermaid very soon
prepared more comfortable quarters for the
bride and bridegroom. ....
well = said Clara, as she sat with her feet
on the fender, prudently slipping something
,ca,,n after her unexpected shower-bath. Il
am glad to see you can laugh at our adven-
ture.'
1 can laugh with yon,' replied David, stir
ring up his lumber Of brandy and water n; 'but
had such an event befaen me alone, Pm GER
tain should have died. .-
More shame for you But hope to make
you always laugh at the lighter ills Of life; and
as to weghtier troubles, if it be our lot 10 en-
counter them, for my sake you must meet
them ravely,-conquer them if you can
'Ay, but there are some which we cannot
conquer
Endure them with resignation, them
For your sake, Clara, will try and be all
you WISH
Then we will always date the dawn Of our
happiness from The Fiood.'