Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1843-11-10
No. A.-WHOLE No. A9o

ly baked. said the Squire never
heard 'en sing louder. But do wish
ibey would give up The new collection
and sick to Near and Bray, 90 that bo.
DIV could jlne with EN-. 'Twould bO
much more edlfyin'. And then they've
got to open their mouths so wide that
none OF the sound goes through the nose
Al all, and seems TO lose all the solemn
DeFA as 'lWeTe.
Didn't you think Mr. Bakor, tina, tho
little man was uncommonly lifted up in
prsyerf said the dame
Fortunately for Josiah, this was a lea
ding question, and the monosyIIsblO yes,
came to his aid. Just then, the clock
behind the door began TO strike nine.
and before il was done the Squire and
his wife had aiken candle and gone 10
bsd, cauiioning Miss Sally MOTT forget
to cover up the embsrs after Mr.. Baker
was gone.
Nov, though he sudden departure OF
the old folks had relieved Josiah from
one dilemma, il left him 10 a worse one,
for he was alone with Sally without
single idea in his head, and his tongue
ceaving 10 The roof OF his mouth, which
was dry as a powder horn.
! believe my horse is liIlls uneasy,
said he, sfter a silence Of several min
ules, and he jumped up and went out to
the fence, and walked round a little.
took another drink from the we'll and
then rushed into the house, determined
10 make bold push. and broacb the sub
ect al once. So he drew his chair up
near Sally, and addressed her,
Miss SaIIy!-darnsIiOn!-
What do you say, Mr.. Bskerf
Darnalion!
o | thought you speke TO me.
What do you think Of getting married
Miss Sally!
Did you speak 10 me, Mr. Bakerf
Ssrtingly, ! did-there's nobody else
10 speak TO, as ! see, said JOSIAH, looking
round the room.
Sally now began 10 color up, her
throat swelIed, and she reminded josiah
of one Of his turkeys, and thus furnish
ed him with a topic for conversation.
Miss Sally, doyou love turkey.
Yes.
So DO !, said Josiah.
Which do you like the best on it, ap-
pie sauce or cranberry2
Cranbsrry.
So do |, said Josiah.
Which DO YOU think the sweetest, Sal
ly, honey, or maple sugarR
Honey.
I Thundsr!-we're as near alike az two
. pumpkins. Now, Sally, I'll tell you
what's the sweetest thing in nalur-irS
d you!
. Now be still, Mr. Baker; for mother
' says praise to the face is open disgrace.
e He now drew his chair close 10 hers,
Q foras he tod bis sister Afterwards, he
began 10 get his pluck up. Sally, ssy'
D he. what's the sign when any body
q irea1s on your toes!
e lis sign they love you. Oh! Mr.
!. Baker you have smashed my lset iC
g pieces!
D. Upon this, he threw bis arm arounC
= her neck aud gave her such 9 smack o.
3. Sally Jones got when old Mrs. JOneI
10 thought her bottle Of smplins had burst
a That interesting interview, and abOv'
ID all. that parting kiss, wss more thar
70 Sally Jepson could stand unmoVsd-a
on the next Sunday when she went I
church and got ely wink and a no
~ from JOSIAH, for her life she could'r
tell whether she had heart lett anon
,e her goods and challelS, although she tr
ed all meeting time TO decide the doub
is Josiah repeated the kiss on that yer
evening. and performed more, for b
popped he alternative, and had the sa
" saction 10 see Sally blush-sn infsll
~ bic symptom that his question had gou
straighlwsy to her heart, and caused
h 10 food her cheeks.
ro, The parson soon blessed the happ
ed twain. and thew became one flesh yer
n much to the delight of all lovers
H. thanksgiving dsipties. who in that unio
r. foressw perpstualion OF Josiah's il
comparable breed Of turkeys, as we'll
"a some other things.
,
~ Brief Dialogue. Halo boy-who