, 1841-06-12

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AT four O'Clock the military stranger hand
ed Miss Shipper into an elegant GIG, and drove
TO the neighboring village; where rumor sonr
proclaimed that this interesting pair were
united in the holy bands of matrimony. Fol
once, the many tongues of fame spoke truly
and when the happy Major returned with hi
blushing biide, all could see that the embar
rassment Of the lover was exchanged for the
triumphant smile Of delighted bridegroom
IL is hardly necessary to add that such was
the s~alutary effect OF this pleasing event, tina,
the ''young couple iound themselves restor-
ed Instaneouslv to perfect health; and on the
following morning they babe adieu 10 Sara
toga Springs.
This is 4 very ungenteel affair." said
Mrs. Highfyer. 81 never heard the peat of
It in all my porn days. said ! fat shop keep
er's lady. SHOW %funnv!" cried one young
lady. SLOW shockingr' exclaimed another.
i"Egad, that's Il keen, smart gili.' said che
gentleman. "She's a ticker, | warrant her!"
said a second. "Sl,e's a pirate BY lhunderr'
roared Captain billiard.
In the meanwhile the newmarket pair
were pursuing their journey, BY easy stages,
towards the city of New York. We all
know show the best charms of nature i'm.
prove when we see them reflected" and so
on. and we can readily imagine show hap
PLY the DAVIS OF ThalaGa past by" on this oc-
casion. Uninterrupted by ceremonious WIS.,
lis, unrestrained by the presence Of third
parties, it is not surprising that our lovers
should often digress from the beaten road,
and as often linger at i romantic spot, or a
secluded cottage.
Several days had now elapsed. and ueith-
er party had made any disclosure TO the 9th
er upon The Important suhjec; of finance
rs they were drawing near the end of their
journey. the Major thought it advisable to
breach this delicate matter TO his bride. IL
was upon a fine summer evening. as they sat
by 4 window, at an inn, enjoying the beau
ties OF an extensive landscape, that tbs
conversation occurred. They
had been amusing themselves with that kind
Of small tax which new married folks find
so vastly pleasant; as how much thew love
one another, and how happy they intend to
he and what fine thing is it for two fond
hearts 10 he dissolved and melted down into
one, &c. Many examples of love and muir
der were relatei-the lady told of several
distressed SWANS who had incontinenrIy
themselves for their mistresses, and
the gentleman rs often asseverateG that not
one of those marlyred lovers adorcd the Oh
iec, Of his passion, with half the irrvnr which
he felt for his oara dedr, s,ceei, darliag, prc-
little lime, At least, throwing his
over his wife's chair, he said careless
y. "Who has the management of your prop
erty my ,learT
'You have. my during replied she.
81 shall have, when | get it, said the Ius-
band. 81 meant 10 inquire, in whose posses
sion it was at PRESENT.
'lt Is all IN your own possession!'' said the
adv.
.'Do not tribe with me-" sud the gentle
nan. patling her cheek, "you have made me
he happy master of your person. and it is
lme to give me the disposal of your fortune"
MY face Is my fortune. kind SIR said she.
aying her head UPON his shoulders.
$40 be plain with you, madam" said the
bridegroom. 81 have need of
money immediatelv-the hired rig in which
We came TO his place, is returned. and
AVE not the means to procure another con-
revance."
40 be equally candid with YOU, sir,' re-
'"'' N'C '"IIN o'dSs iH'hC HOlIIiD1 IN lie
world but what you see."
''llave you no real e~stale,' said the Ma
or, starting on his feet.
"NOt an acre." |;
"No back stock?'
"Nnnc.n
an" securities. no Jewels, no moncvw
"Nnlhing of the kind"
"Are YOU not the daughter and heiTess Of
rich broker?"
".N"t !, indeed
s'lVho the devil ere you then" !
81 IN your wife. sir. ard the daughter OF
very honest blacksmith" !,
"Bless me" exclaimed the Major, starting !
ack with astonishment--lhen covering his ,
ice with both his hands. he remained for
moment absorbed in thought. Resuming ,
is serenity, he said, IN 4 sneering tone, II
congratulate you, madam, on being the wife ,
f a beggar like yourself. lam Il ruined man, ,
nd know not whence to supply my immedi .,
te wants."
Gan you not draw upon the Earl your +
said the lady.
81 have not the honor of being allied to -,
,e nubIlIt T."