The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-10-08
BILL JJNKIN's TROUBLES ON THE
FIRST NIGHT OF HIS MARRIAGE:

Bill Jinkins was a very modest man; and
although he had mingled with the world at
at barbecues, shooting matches, bar
rooms, and al many of the et cciera places
where men may occasionally be found
yet he was modest, ,very-.wheneverp placed
in the company of ladies'. lie trembled
when pretty girl would speak to him,
and fel, like a culprit at the stand when
he was called upon TO see Miss so.and so
home.' Bill could never explain or ac-
count for this singular timdity. He would |
siag, froIic, and be as wild as a Rover,
among men, but petlicoat would un-
nerve him instantly.
Lncy Ann Liggons young toido,o had
sci her cap for Bill, and " as determined !
to head him or die. Bill, to tell the truth,
loved Lucy, and was as miserable out Of
her company as lie was timid in it--but as
to popping the question: thai was impos-
sihe. Lucy knit purses, hemmed hand
kerchiefs, worked shirt bosoms, and gave
rings, but stin Bill would not propose
Lucy declared to him repeatedly that she
loved him and was miserable when he was
absent from her, and her happiness in life
depended upon being his wife--but Bill
was dumb. Atlasl Lucy, was determined
that lie should 'hear thunder and when he
next visited her, after some preliminary
soft talk on her part, she very ffe CT lionate-
ly said, Billy my dear, when are you go
ing to ask me TO marry you! for want to
get my dress ready
| Bill tainted on the spot, and hartshoin
and water were applied for half an hour
before lie was finally restored.
'Wha, has been The matter, Miss LucyF.
'Oh, nothing much: you tainted when
you were about to ask me to marry you
but told you yes--and oh, how happy we
will be when we are married!-I will love
day, by, am willing the eddng should
be then--my dear Billy, how / do love
You
Il am willing, Miss Lucy was all that
Jinkins could articula'e, willie she almost
fRmsed h4tn lnto nts. WHAT a glorious vic>
tory!
Here we ought to stop, but justice to
our narrative requires that we should pro
ceed o the finale.
The next Tuesday had come, and jim
kins was trembling at the approach OF ev'
eniug- -something seemed to harrow up
his mind, and to no friend even would he
communicate his deep distress.
You are not afraid, certaluly, to 60 up
aud get married--why, to marry such
beautiful charming, and intellectual be-
ing, as Mrs. Liggons, would wish that
time would fly like news upon the Elec-
,rc Telegraph line. Cheer up, Jinkins-
cheer
ON replied Dill, 'you don't know
wha, distresses me. can 60 mp and get
married hat is easy enough, but there
is something--I know i'll feel it--there
is one thing am satisfied never will be
able to do, unless Lucy will assist me-
Explain YOURSELF replied his friend :,
'and if ! can with proprety will endeav-
or to render you comfortable.
But Jinkns could not expain-ho dared
not-it was his timidity-he saw the Rn'
b,con before him, and he knew he could
not bass it--but he was determined to get
married and trust TO luck and Lucy.
The night come--and they were mar
led All were merry; the laugh, the
chat, the song, and the dance, made up
lively party until midnght--they com
mcnced to disperse, and at one O'Clock
Bill Jinkus was left SOLITARY and alone
in the hall. Lucy Ann had retired, and
her bridesmaids were off ia distant
room. Bill Jiuklns' walters and friends
had gone home with the ladies. Bull was
now at the point where lie tho't his firm
ness would fail him. Ills situation was
peculiar one, He was not certain which
was Lucy AIMS room, although lie had
been told-and even had he known he
cohld not go TO it.
The watchfnen cried past Two o'clock,
and yet Jnkins was still alone and ap-
parenlly engaged in Persuing an old al
manac. which by chance had been left 10
his coat pocket. An old female darkey,
who resided in the family, had been pre-.
vailed upon by the ladies who noticed
| Jinkins' bashfulness to show him his bed
room, and she accordingly introduced her.
self to him in as modest style as she well
could.
.Mr. Jinkins,' said she, 'i,'s past two
| o'clock
.Ob yes-I know it--I'm going home in
few minutes. Old woman where Is my
hat?'
sn's in Miss Lucy's room, sir--you can
pel il there il you'll GO in. Mr.. Iinkins,