Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-06
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knowledge 10 himself. that the inlerna
Yankee" had outwitled him. and that afie
all, It his wife had received that attention
promised in the letter, i, would be tel,e
not to make fool Of himself. by grea
spIurge and show, but handsomely &C
knowledge that he had been whipped b,
his own weapons return the vocalist III,
amount Of his fare. and then presen, hin
with life-iicket for the steamer B. s.
current at oil seasons Of the year.
About the time the Captain was ragin,
The widest, Dodge was explaining to hi'
fair companion The manner in which he
lawful lord had compromised her homo
and dignity by representing her as widow
ana the proper person to receive lh'
addresses Of young men. Little by Iil,l,
the vocalist revealed the complicated plo
from beginning to end, until the whole wa.
brought plainly to light,
The lady trembled, wept violently for q
few moments, and finally wound up with
a merry laugh. exclaiming-
20 woni he be angry for few minutes
Bnt he's noble soul. and will. 10 haitian.
hour afterward, be willing and happy 10
forgive and forget; but he sha'nt forget as
long as ! have tongue TO hector him -
But. Mr. Dodge. hadn't we better have the
driver hurry! For the Captain will return
Immediately on the receipt of your note,
know he will for, oh, sit, we are rery fond
Of each other-indeed we are."
Dodge ordered the driver to increase his
speed, and if he should discover a steamer
coming up the river, TO Immediately inform
them.
Dds one COMM now, Massa," imms-
diaiely replied the driver.
"Wha,'s her name 2" inquired Dodge.
g. reckon Massa's from de Mort. Don't
know-nigger can't read" rejoined the
iauShinS prince OF darkness.
Dodge and his companion Immediately
took view Of the distant steamer from the
window Of the coach. and soon satisfied
themselves beyondIa a doub, that she was
none other than the identical B. s.
"Where does Massa want nigga drive to,
how = inquired the. wonder stricken bu,
respectful driver. wi
ITO Naichez, under the Hill," replies
Dodge, land govern yourself according to
the speed OF yonder steamer, as we wish to
board her."
"Yes. sah."
As the bow-line was thrown ashore, M.
Dodge and The psuedo willow aligh,ed from
he carriage. and walked slowly toward
he boat. The Captain. overcome with
oy, sprany from the iaffrail and soon had
lis bride clasped in his arms. Alter kiss
md few words in private, he turned
ound to Dodge, who stood looking on,
ike one convinced he had no right to enjoy
he scene. and exclaimed
My dear fellow. this is happiness, and
10 mistake; but l'lown up, that l've been |
old i; completely sold and ina, you're
90 many for me altogether! and now, sir, |
you'll promise me that you'll never re- |
ate the facts Of this case. Sou,Ii. of Mason
nd Dixson's line, you shall receive
cket which shall enii,le you TO a cabin
assage on my boat from the present time,
D the fall Of 1895"
81 am much obliged to you. Captain,
Or the ofer," replies Dodge, "bu. should
refer not to accept it, as jokes tina, are
aid for are not, as generalibing, so long
emembered, or so well enjoyed. as those
ounded on affection for the vidders.'', u
Hit again. by the great father of wa.
ers," exclaimed the Captain. "but Pm
low behind time, and must hurry Of so
iod bless you. my dear fellow, but don't,
mid the exciting scenes in conceriizing,
ver forget Capt. -, or The steamer B. |
=, or your elopen.eni with another mans
rJe."
On his arrival at New Orleans, the vo-
'alist found letter in the Post Office, con-
aiming. together with the good wishes Of |
he Captain and wife, an elaborateIy FIN
shed ard massive gold ring, on which was |
'ngraven The Captains name aud residence,
md underneath. in very fine lettering, the
imple bu. expressive word-.sSOLD."
Dodge showed US the ring, aId amid
he shouts Of the fraternity. exclaimed.
Boys, have preserved this ring. with
great care and attention. for a wedding
,ifi, but haven't vet found the woman who
had the courage to offer herself. and its all
for me 10 mention the subject, for
hey'd insist upon it Old Dodge was COM
ing one Of his jokes. ."--Bosfon Museum.
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