The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-10-19
N 0 I!

| NO lHdt Is very ShOTl WOTd. !
has very sborl meaning sometimes. |
often blasts the fond anticipations; il may
change the whole tenor OF a life. IL
matrimonial matters il would be belter
that II should be ohener said than it is
Tor many OF that sex sometimes say NJ
when they mean YES. and should use lht
shorter word when they do not.
One Sunday evening. not many night,
ago, the Rev. NJ. Thompson peIformed q
marriage ceremony al the Tabernaclc-
both parties said YES at the proper time
and the reverend gentleman said Amen
Il want sou to perform the same thing
for me- said a well-dressed, yosngish
man. 10 Mr.. Thompson.
Whenl'
'Now-right off Tonight.
Cant you put it off little? II will
make II rather Iare'
'No-the lady says now or never, and
! am very anxious. viii you GOT
Yes; where is ill'
Close by; only few steps west of the
Park. We are all ready. and will moi
detain you but few minutes on your way
home
Mr.. !. went 10 The place, which was o
respectable boarding-house, and every
thing evuced decorum. The lady
young and pretty, neatly dressed, and
altogether desir able partner for the gen
tIeman-was presented, and. short
prayer, as usual upon such occasions,
offered, and then hands joined.
You, with !ulI sense d the obliga.
tons 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, 10 be your
lawful. welded wife, and as such you
will love and cherish her forever
i do
And you, Mise, on your part will you
take this man TO be your lawful, welded
husbandP
'NOv
We have heard in times past, when
showers were fashionable, some pretty
heavy claps Of thunder; but none thai
ever rattled about the tympanum Of that
bridegroom was guile so loud as that stun.
ming little monosylable.
No, never wiIl!' said she. most EN-.
phalicalIy, and walked away proudly to
her seat, leaving her a!most.husband
looking and probably feeling just the least
trihe in the world foolish.
Mr.. Thompson remonStrated-not 10
induce her to change that No for Y es, but
for trlhng with him, in solemn duty Of
his calling, and asked for an explanation.
i meant no diSrespect TO you, sir, or
to trife with your duty. or the solemn
obligation you were called upon to rttify;
but had 10 other way TO vindcate my
character. came 10 the city poor
sewing girl worked for this man. He
made proposals Of marriage to me. but
from other circumstances | doubled his
sincerity, aud lett his employment and
went back 10 the country Tor while
When returned, found the door OF my
former boarding-honsa closed against me;
and this lady whom had esteemed as a
kind friend, cJld and quite indisposed TO
renew my acquaintance; and | insisted
upon knowing the reason, ! learned that
this man had blackened 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 mel''
Yes; certainly will, and so will all
who know YOU
Il renewed the acquantance-he re.
newed his proposals. accepted, and
said, yes. get the minister al once He
slandered mel deceived him. lproved
my words true. and his false. II was the
only way a poor, helpless girl had to.
avenge herself upon man who had
proved himself unworthy TO be her hus.
band. 1t was only. at the right time, to
say one word--one little word. | have
sid ii. hope it will be a lesson to men.
an example 10 other girls, and that in
many other and different circumstances
they will learn to say No.
If was angry for single moment
said Mr.. Thompson, j carried none of
it over the threshold. 1t was severe
lesson, but well applied. went home
pondering upon the value of that word
NO, ,'--NeU York Tribune.