The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-10-21
NO!

NJ.
That is very short word. 1t has very
short meaning sometimes. 1t often blasts
fond anticipationS; it may change the whole
tenor of a life. In matrimonial matters it
would be better that it should be ottcncr 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.. Thompson performed marriage
ceremony at the Tabelnaclc-bo parties
said Yes at the proper time, and the Rcvcr-
end gentleman said Amen.
81 want you to perform the same thing for
me, said a wcl-drcssed, youngish man to Mr..
Thompson.
"Whcn 2"
"Now-right of-to-night"
Cant you putt of 4 little. 1t will make
it rather late"
.'No-the lady says now or never, and I
am very anxious. Will you go g
Eyes, where is it -
''Close by-only few steps west of the
Park. We arc all ready, and will not detain
You but few minutes on your way home"
Mr.. II. went to the place, which was a re-
cvnced dccorum. The lady young and pref
'
partner for the gentlcman-wasp presented and
short prayer, As usual upon such occasions,
offered, and then hands joined.
"lou with full sense of the obligations
you assume, do promise, here in the presence
of God and these witnesses, that you will
take this woman, whose right hand you
clasp in yours, to be your lawful, welded
wife, and as such you will love and cherish
her forever"
81 do"
"And you, Miss, on your part, will you
take this man to be your lawful, welded hus-
band ?'
NO 90
We have heard in times past, when show
crs were fashionable, some pretty heavy claps
of thunder; but none chan ever ratified about
the tympanum Of that bridegroom was quite
50 loUd as that stunning little monoSy liable.
.'No, will not - said she most emphatic
cally, and walked away proundly to her srat
leaving her almost husband locking and pro-
badly feeling just the least tr!ic III the world
foolish.
Mr.. Thompson demonstrated mot to in
ducc her to change that No to Yes, but for
trItling with him in Il solemn duty Of lis call
ing, and asked fol an explanation.
Il meant 10 dl5reSpcct to y0u, sir, or to
trllic with your duty, or the solemn obligation
you were called upon to ratiy: but ! had no
other way to vlndicate my character. | came
TO the city poor sewing girl. | worked for
this man. lie made proposals Of marriage
to me, but from other circumstances, doubt
ell his sincerity, and left his employment and
went back TO the country for while. When
| returned, ! found the door of my former
boarding house rlosed against me, and this
lady whom had esteemed rs kind friend,
cold and quite indisposcd to renew my ac-
quaintancc; and insisted upon knowing the
reason. learned chat this man had black
cnld my character, denied his proposals of
marriage, and said | was-no matter what.
! said to the lady-''let me come back, and
will prove my innocence. VIII you believe
what say, if he will now marry me"
Ives: certainly will, and so will all who
know you
Il renewed the ac1uaintancc-hc renewed
his propoSals-l accepted, and said Yes get
the minister at once lie slandcred me-
deceived him. proved my wc:ds true and
his false 1t was the only way that poor,
helpless girl had to avenge hersclfupo a man
who had proved himself unworthy to be her
husband. 1t was the only at the right time
to say one word-one little word. | have
said it. hope it will be lesson to men, an
example to other girls, and that in many 9TH
er and different circumstances thy will learn
to say No."
'lf l was angry, for single moment"
said Mr.. Thompson, Il carried none of it
over The threshold. 1t was severe lesson, but
well applied | went home bordering on the
value of that word-''No." IN. Y. Tribune.
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BABY SHows.-Lct people laugh as they
may at the idea of baby shows, they are not
so ridiculous as a good many things which
people donot laugh at. Anything which has
a tendency to improve the condition of the
human race is entitled to most respectful con-
sldcration and giving premiums for fine ba-
bies will cause parents to pay more attention
to the physical condition of their offspring
than they have been wont to do. Apart from
the humanitarian consideration of the sub
.ject, baby show, we should imagine, would
be one Of the most beautiful exhibitions that
could be got up.-Think of three or four
thousand little human blossoms, with their
dmplcd checks, bright eyes and pink legs,
all placed in rows, SURROUNDED by lace and
fine linen, and tended by pretty nurses and
laughing mothers. There is no need to think
of the other side of the picture.
EVERY MOMENT SUNDAY.-In different ma
tions every day of the week is set apart for
public worship:-Sunday by the Christian,
Monday by the Grccians, Tuesday by the
Persians, Wednesday by the Assyrians,
Thursday by the Egyptians, Friday by the
Turks, and Saturday 10y the Jews. Add to
this the fact of the diurnal revolution of the
earth, giving every variation of longitude
different hour, and if becomes apparent that
every moment is Sunday.
CgWhcn a bank suspcnds in Australia,
they take the president to a neighboring tree
and serve him in the same manner. A SIM
pie remedy, but very cf1cacious.