The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1847-09-11
Bill Jinkins' Troubles on the First
Night of his Marriage.
BY THE MAN WHO USES BRANDRETH's PILL.

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, BY THE MAN WHO USES BRANDRErH's PILLS.
Bill Jinkins was very modest man, and al
though no had mingled with the world at bar
becues, shooting matches, bar-rooms, and a
many Of the ct eetera places where men MAJ
, occasionally be found--yet he was modest
very-whenever placed in the company Of Ia
dies. He trembled when pretty girl woult
speak to him, and felt like culprit at the stant
when he was called upon to 'see Miss So-and
SO home.' Bill could never explain or account
for this singular timidity. He would sing
frolic, and be as wild as Rover, among men
but petticoat would unnerve him instantly.
Lucy Ann Liggons, young widow, had 'se'
her cap for Bill, and was determined to 'head
him or de- Bill, to tell the Truth, loved Lucy
and was as miserable out of her company as be
was ,imid in it-but as to popping the ques'
tion,' that was impossible. Lucy knitted Pur-
SEES, hemmed handkerchiefs, worked shirt
bosoms, and gave them to Jenkins, ss well as
several gold rings, but still Bill 'would not pro-
pose.' Lucy declared to him repeatedly that
she loved him, and was miserable when he was
absent from her, and her happiness in life de-
pended upon being his wife-but Bill was
dumb. At last Lucy was determined that he
should shear thunder and when he next visit
ed her, after some preliminary soft talk on her
part, she very sfectionately said, Billy, my
dear, when are you going to ask me to marry
you' for l want TO get my wedding dress rsa-
dy.'
Bill tainted on the spot, and hartshorn and
water were applied for half an hour before he
was finally restored.
sWhat has been the matter. Miss Lucyr
'Oh, nothing much; you tainted when you
were about to ask me to marry you--but told
you yes--snd oh, how happy we will be when
we are married. will love you so dearly; and
as you said next Tuesday, why, am willing
the wedding should be then-my dear Billy,
how do love you.'
Il am willing, Miss Lucy,' was all that jim
kins could articulate, while Lucy almost kis-
sed him into fits. What glorious victory!
Here we ought to stop, but justice to our
narrative requires that we should proceed to
the finale.
The next Tuesday had come, and Jinkins
was trembling at the approach OF evening
something seemed to harrow up his mind, and
to no friend even woufdh he communicate mis-
deep distress.
'You are not afraid. certainly. to go up and
get married-why, to marry such a beautiful,
charming, and intellectual being as Mrs. Lg-
CONS, l should wish that time would fly like
news upon the Electric Telegraph line. Cheer
up, Jinkins-cheer up
Oh replied Bill, you don't know what dis
tresses me. ] can go up and get married-ihnt
is oil easy enough, but there is something's
know i'll feel it-,here is one thing nm sat
isfied will never be able to do, unless Lucy
will assist me-
Explain yourself,' replied his friend, 'and,
il can, with propiety, | will endeavor TO rem
der you comfortable
But Jinkins could not explain--he dared no;
1T was his timidity--he saw the Rubicon be-
fore him, and he knew he could not pass it
but he was determined to get married, and
trust to luck and Lucy.
The night came--and they were married.
All were merry; the laugh, the chat, the
song and the dance, made up lively party un-
Ill mdnight:--fhe company then commenced
to dispense, and at one o'clock Bill Jinkins was
left SOLITARY and alone' in the hall. Lucy Ann
had retired, and her bridesmaids were of in a
distant room. Bill Jinkins' walters and friends
had gone home with the ladies'. Bill was now |
at the point where he thought his frmness
would fail him--his situation was peculiar
one. He was not certain which was Lucy |
AIMS room, although he had been told--and
even had he known he could not 60 to il.
The Waterman cried past two O'clock and
yet Jinkins was still alone, and apparently en-
gagged in perusing an old almanac, which BY
chance had been left in his coat pocket An
old female dsrkey, who resides in the family,
had been prevailed upon by the ladies who no.
ticed Jinkins' bashfulness, to shew him his
bedroom, and she accordingly introduced her
self to him, in as modest a style as she well
could.
'Mr. Jinkins,' said she, tits past two o'clock
oh yes--l know it-I'm going home in
few minutes. Old woman where 10 my hatp
Trs in Miss Lucy's room, sir--you can get
il there il you'll 20 in. Mr.. Jinkins, why don't
you 60 to bed, Miss Lucy is there waiting
for you--donr be so modest; the ladies will
Ill laugh at you. Come with me, and I'll show
you the room, for want to pus out the lights,
Issten up the house and 60 to bed
The old woman seized hold Of Jinkins and
pulled him along until she got him out Of the
nall, and his gaze was fixed for moment upon
he entry door-but she was determined to put
'im into Miss Lucy's room, and after violent
,fiorts succeeded. There he stood, with the
mob of the door in his hand--but the old dar-
tey had been smart enough to lock the door .
outside. Lucy pretended for some time to be
'sleep; but that sort Of Cannon would not
Inswer--at last she said Is
my dear Billy, what 10 the mstterr !
Twsnt my hst,' screamed Jinkins, and Lucy ,
moving his modesty lesPed out Of bed, and ,
'fter esressing him for some time, Billy went !
o bed with his clothes and boots on--snd 4
remblsd till morning. i.