The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-05-30
1T is food only tor the honey moon.
Then ours shall last forever &H #
We'll, well. Ii see about it. Go now

Then ours shall last forever iSf t.t
We'll, well. Iii see about it. Go now
The ledgers wsit.'
So Pierre went 10 his work again. and
the uncle to see his niece, and they were
long clos-ied together. And when he
came again to the counting.roo he
whispered TO the clerk:
'rhe girl Is as wiiiul as yourself, and
you may have your way; bu, mind, should
the honey. moon e'er wane, you come OF
here with pisying tale. 'szss e saaT
| They we're married five days afterwards,
with none but the necessary witnesses.
The banker gave his niece away. and as
he pressed his pa,-rnal kiss upon her
cheek, he hung about her neck a diamond
necklace. which Pierre thought an un'
seemly gilt for so porlionlsss a bride. and
for u poor man 9 wife. But he forgot ito
glitter soon in the dazzling radiance that
flashed from her dark eyes. as side by
side they drove out from the bus,ling city
TO spend y single dav of leisure.
The bridal eve was over. and the twain.
now of one flesh. sat at their breakfast
But the bridegroom seemed strangely sad
and absent, and ere long the bride ques'
toned him. @f esq
.Wha, ails yon. Pierrs7 Why don''
you eat or drink!' refRs sfaeaE ,ss
i have nn appetite. aFfs 7sea, Sa
Love sufiices. suppose; but why tina,
wrinkled brow. One would think you were
cross old grandfather. instead of Q
yout,iai husband. say again, what ahs
you!' " Sa - $500 ;s=@ so g
II do no, want to leave YOU s I'd
| Aud who wants YOU iO-noil.' t5,4 rs
Your uncle does, and | must go.
nsve stay ed 100 long. ,y-i i should like TO
<p.nd Que week :n honey .moon.' SSu
Aud 80 you SHALL .ls .atlsass 81 jzfs =
But our bread. i.nuise2' G@=s assz,
'Our bread! Think you it will suffer
from SIX days id,enas~? My haker will
AXE care o, that Bu, it is time the play
was OUT. ~know thsn.I have nosexpec,a
tons from the baker. because need
aon+.1 i am mistress in my own. right OF
Il nilIion snd q halt, ees es a7Ssz5.
1 You. Lhuise-nly bride!' sa sa1 - Is
| b. .Ay. Your bride-Msdame Pierre I'u-
pon,. hot quite so musical "a name as m.
did ono nt Ma'a ,nsalle Louise Lacellr
and We, like i, we'll, And moreover the
lady has villa ia the south. that noble.
man might envy. and there we II go fnflh.
with. and stay a week or year, just as
We CHOOSE -ss..
'Bu, why r.e
'Concesl so long my riches? That
might Win husband that loved me. and
not my gold. ! had many lovers. but Oh
testing them found il was not me they
wanted. but my posse ssions. came here
and at iima when sickness had de
spoiled me OF the little beauty had
owned. aud with .uncla's permission
passed off as a dowerlpss niece, You
inncied me. in spite Of my poor looks
and empty purse. and well, never
mind. Uncle gives ball to nigh, in hon.
or oi our nup,isls. and It's time on were
drci!ing on your dress. Mine is already
ordered. aud when the friends see the
hride in snowy s"tin. qu.enly laces. and
q veil that is fortune, fosting above tn
ringle,s OH her neck. Tor the braids sh all
all he unloo>ed, and my hair have its free
will 10 night. Il loop OF diamonds N each
ear. a bracelet on each arm. and a neck.
lace around my throat. perchance they
will think they were mistaken, and credit
beauty. grace. fashion aud wealth TO the
bride OF the shour.' e.s-s E.4,.- -. .s...-
'and the star Of The evening end the
city shall be my own Louise-lste, but
the bankers niece ss 4;f....a