Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07
GALLIPOLIs, ohio, JUNE I. 1858.

i "No."-The N. Y. Tribune tells th
i following story:
On Sunday evening, not many night
Iago, the Rev. Mr.. Thompson performe
a marriage ceremony at the Tabernacle
both parties said YES at the proper time
and the reverend gentleman said Amen
Twant you to perform the same thin,
for me- said well dressed, youngisl
man to Mr.. Thompson.
'When?'
'Now-right of, tonight
Cant you put it of little? 1t vii
make it rather late.'
'No-the lady says now or never, anc
am very anxious. Will you go?'
yes: where is it?'
Close by-only few steps west o.
the Park. We are all ready, and will
not detain you but a few minutes on
your way home
Mr.. 7. went to the place, which was
arespectable clearinghouse, and every
thing evinced decorum. The lady,
young and pretty. neatly dressed, and
altogether desirable partner for the
gentleman, was presented, and short
prayer, as usual on such occasions, Of
fered and their hands joined.
You, with full sense of 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, to be
your faithful, welded wife, and as such
you will love and cherish her forever?'
4 do
and you, Miss, on your part, will
you take this man to be your lawful,
welded husband?'
MOP
We heard in times past, when show
ers were fashionable, some pretty heavy
claps of thunder; but none that ever rat
tied about the tympanum of that BRIDE
groom was quite so loud as that stun
ming little monosyllable.
No: l never will p said she, most
emphatically, and walked away proudly
to her seat, leaving her almost-husband
looking, and probably feeling Just the
least trifle in the world foolish.
Mr.. Thompson remonstrated-no to
induce her to change No for Yes, but
for trifiing with him in a solemn duty of
his calling, and asked for an explana-
ton.
4 meant no disrespect for you, sir, or
to trife with your duty, or the solemn
obligation you were called upon to rati-
fy; but had no other way to vindicate
my character. 1 came to the city a
poor sewing girl. I worked for this man.
He made proposals of marriage to me,
but from other circumstances | doubted
his sincerity, and left his employment
and went back to the country for a while.
When l returned, ! found the door of
my former boarding house closed against
me, and this lady, whom l have es-
.eemed as kind friend, cold and quiet,
to renew my acquaintance,
and insisted upon knowing the reason.
learned that this man had blackened
ny character, denied his proposals of
and said l was-no matter
what. l said to the lady. Let me come
back, and l will prove my innocence
Will you believe what l say, if he will
marry me?'
Yes, certainly will, and so will all |
who know you.' said she.
i renewed my acquaintance--he re-
lewed bis proposals. accepted and
'aid, Yes, bring the minister at ONCE
de slandered me; / deceived him. l
proved my words true, and his false
I was the only way poor helpless girl
,ould avenge herself upon a man who
lad proved himself unworthy to be her
1t was only the right time to
ay one word, one little word. have
aid it. Ihope it will be lesson to men,
n example to other girls, and that in
nany other and different circumstances /
hey will learn to say No.
IF | was mad for single moment
aid Mr.. Thompson, Il carried none ofI
over the threshold 1t was a severe
esson, but well applied. went home i
on the word ''No.'"