Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-26
NO.

very short meaning sometimes. 1t often
blasts fond anticipations; it may hang the
whole tenor of life. In matrimonial
matters i, would be better that it should
be oftener said than it is, for many Of
that sex sometimes say No when they
mean Yes, and should use the shorter
word when they do not.
One Sunday evening, not many nights
ago. the Rev. Mr.. Thomas performed a
marriage ceremoney at the Tabernacle
both parties said Yes at the proper time.
and then the reverend gentleman said
Amen.
Il want you to perform the same thing
for me-" said we'll dressed youngish
man TO Mr.. Thomson.
"When?"
"Now-right off-to.nighf."
Cant you put it off liItlef I. will
make it ther late"
"No-the lady SAYS now or never. and
an very anxious. Will vcu go?"
Yes; where is it,"
'Close by-only few steps west Of
the Park. We are all ready and will not
d-.an you but few minutes on your
way home"
Mr.. T. went 10 the place. which was a
respectable boarding house, anil everr-
thing eviuced tecorum. The lady, young
and pretty. neatly dressed. and altoge thfr
desirable partner for the gen,lema n--was
presented. and short prayer, as usual
upon such occasions, offered. ana then
hands joined.
you. with a full sense OF the obliga
tions you assume. do promise. here in the
presence of God and these witnesses
tha, you will take this woman. whose
righ. hand you clasp in yours. to be your
lawful welded wife. and as such you Will
love and cherish her foIevcr?'
Il do"
"And you. MisI. on your part, will you
take this man TO be your lawful. welded
husband?"
mo-"
We have heard in times pas. when
showers were fashionable. some pretty
heavy claps of thunder; but none that
ever ratified about the tympanum of that
bridegroom was quite SO loud as that
Stunring little monosyllsble
"No. never will" said she most EN-
phatically. ana walked away proudly to
her seat, leaving her almost hus nd
looking and probably. feeling Just the
leas, trfie in the world foolish.
Mr. Thomson remonstrated-not to in
duoe her to change that No TO Yes. but for
,-h Aufy of hi
calling, and asked for an explanation.
II meant n disrespect to yOu, sir. or
TO trifle with your duty, or the solemn
obligation you was called upon TO ra;ify:
but had no other way to vindicate my
character. came to this city poor
sewing girl. worked for this man. He
made proposals of marriage to me, but
from other circumstances l doubted his
sincerity. and left his employment aud
went back TO the country for awhile.
When 1 returned, I found the door of my
former boarding house closed against me.
and this lady, whom had esteemed as a
kind friend. cold and and quite indispos'
ed to renew my acquaintance; and l in
sisted upon knowing the reason. l learn
ed that this man had blackened my char
acter. denied his proposals of marriage.
and said was-no matter what / said
to the lady. let me come back, and will
prove my innocence. Will you believe
what say if he will now marry me?'"
"Yes; cetsinly will, and SO will ell
who know you
81 renewed the acquaintance-he re-
newed his proposals. pied and said
Yes. get the minister at once He SLAM
dered mel deceived him. proved
my words true, and his false. 1t was the
only way poor. helpless girl had to
avenge herself upon man who had prov
ed himself unwor..aa; to be her husband.
1t was only a. the right time. to say one
word-one little word. | have said it.
hope il will be lesson TO men, an ex-
ample to other girls. and that in many
other aud different circumstances they
will learn to say No"
"If was angry. for single moment. y
said Mr. Thompson. 81 carried none OF it
over the threshold. 1t was severe les
son bu. we'll applied. went home pom,
lerlng upon the value of that word--No.',