Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-01-14
MARRIAGE.

sheer upon, MS lip which Wouiu uoVe uoi'o
honor to his Satanic majesty himself-'marri-
age! tits the trap for fools, and iii none of
it, Marry, indeed, ! would as soon leap off
the cataract of Niagara to catch the rainbow
beneath! I'm for single Independence, and
hold that man little better than simpleton
who has not the sense to despise the snares Of
false, false women! s
Why Bob,' exclaimed /, are you resolved
never to marry!'
Yes, that / am II don't mean to have my
stairs strewed with old stockings, and cast
of caps. won't be tormented with parrots,
cats, band-boxes, nor allow myself to be dis
turbed by bad servants and squalling children
not |. Let the women flirt about to entrap
unwary young men; let them squeeze their
curls, work their lace, parade their feathers,
and founce their frocks: they waste their
sweetness on the desert air. 1t may do for
common men, but not for me-
Ia We'll, good by, Bob.' said l. He mutter-
ed good by and we parted.
1t was not long after that, as was, saun-
teriup down an unfrequented street, / met my
friend, stepping over every impeachment with
nice caution which astonished me-. was
accustomed to consider him as wild reck-
less fellow, who paid 10 more regard to the
world than the world to him. had never
discovered the slightest degree Of foppishness
inyhis character, but censured him for an un-
seemly carelessness in his dress. He would
keep an old hat merely because it was old.
and he never laid aside his coat I'LL the ell
bows were in particular situation. His
boots had always appeared stud:ously unclean
and he really delighted to wear his cravat aw-
ty. But Bob was now an altered man. He
was arrayed in costly suit, which silently
spoke the tailor's praise; and one of Young's
admired hats sat triumphantly on his head,
with gentle and scarcely to be perceived IN
.clination over the left eye. His white cravat,
exactly folded about bis neck, was curiously
twisted into knot of mathematical precision ;
and brilliant red breast pin in the shape of
human heart, shone sparkling upon plated
rules, most exquisitely clean. Silk stock
iugs and morocco pumps gave grace to his
handsome feet, and he shook rich fragrance
Z from 'kerchief white as the driven snow.
was amazed. and hailed him with looks and
gestures expressive Of establishment.
Why Bob He feigned not to hear me,
and was quickning his pace; but did not in-
{ tend he should so easily escape.
Why Bob = repeated, sin the name of all
that is wonderful, where are you going and
what are you about to dot
With blush, which his well.applied hand
kerchief could net wholly conceal, he replied:
Oh! only walking for air and exercise,
that's all I $3.50
.Oh that's all, is iis wonder you don't
choose buster scene for your rambles you
certainly need not be ashamed Of your Dress
Bob blushed rosy red again, and stammer-
ed forth joke. y st
Yes, have turned dandy, just to humor
the world, and .t
And what T inquired I.
He hesitated moment, and bit his lips
but suddenly assuming his natural frankness
Of demeanor, addressed me as follows:
why, my dear fellow, believe there is no
use in concealing it from you any longer; SO
might as well confess il at once
sConfess what
IS why, that am g-g-g-goiug'-
as why, what is the natter-going where!'
as1tTo be'--with increased confusion i,,S
'saasTo be ,whatY #is,.ess 81. a.;
sM-m-m-married 81 ssFq III. .i.s..ss.1 49,. &
allaAlas! poor Bob !--sHe east his eyes BASH
fully upon the ground The glow yet fingered
on lis cheek, and he did look SO tender and
sentimental, so full ct sensibiliy and love, that
laughed till he was compelled to join in cho-
rus.--and We had hearty roar together. At
length onr mifth became less tumultuous in
its Expressions, and allowed us breath to renew
he conversations. e
What exclaimed !, you have actually
been senspared By false false svomon :"
So Yes, hut: s. $500 1919 80 '
! -. Aea ~hst;will You DO with the eats ana
bandsbexes!' E.5 81 $3.50 ''''i4'..s Z .
oh! be still = s, , 9
With the old stockings md cast of caps''
81, oh nonsense!'
Bad servants1
II Nov, my dear fellow
And squalling children! =
AS you are brave be merciful!'