Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-12

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kenseS | dread-those forward Jenkenses.
saw the three girls come out Of Browns shop
followed by a boy with a parcel l think th
parcel looked soft, as if filed with nothing bu
tulle and ribbons-at least hope sol trus
there are no new dresses in the wind.
they wear their old blue watered silks we'r,
safe"
But who is to be the bride, mamma ?" in
quired Kate
" can't tell ; in fact nobody knows. Mr.
hllWinlng means to surprise us, that is quite
evident. There are various surmises afoat
some say it is poor orphan from ireland, hi,
native country Others fear it NAV be an ac
tress, to whom he once anonymously sent for
get-me-not ring and there are apprehensions
OF low marriage with pretty servant girl Of
his mothers but as We have not heard of any
bans being published, or license procured, we're
all anxiously waiting for to- morrow morning to
enlighten u.s."
But, dear mamma" observed Kate, "vou
speak OF Mr.. Kllwining as if he were bachelor.
and yet he has been married twice. What were
his first wives like ?"
Well, my dear, did once condescend to
converse with his Irish servant, who seems as
eccentric as himself; and he informed me that
the first Mrs. Kilwining was forty when his
master was boy of eighteen nevertheless, as
she had great deal of money, he married her,
but she lived many years to punish him for his
mercenary motives then he married a cover
ness who was consumptVe, and popped off very
soon he came here Immediately on her de-
cease-eighteen months ago come next August
and has certainly made himself excessively
agreeable at all our balls and parties, but with
out rumor OF any intention to marry again,
until the issue of invitations to his wedding
breakfast took us all by surprise and, what
is more surprising still, and think, proves that
his bride must be mere nobody, the wedding
breakfast is to be at his own house, and before
the ceremony has taken place-hoHever, he is
very eccentric, and does all differently from
other people"
The lavender silks were now produced Kate's
had undergone severe service on the visit to her
aunt, while Ellens was almost as good as new !;
1t was therefore suggested by Ellen, family op-
posed by Kate, and ultimately and gladly sug-
gested by the mamma, as Kate was the pet
and the elder, and both the same style of e.
gure, that there should be an exchange of
dresses. " 1t didn't so much matter for Ellen"
who gave up her bright looking silk quite
and really after hemming up the
frayed bottom of the skirt and rubbing out
few stains with the last new patent reriver"
Hates old gown, like Dominic SIMPSONS sec
ond suit, seemed renovated miraculously. -
The mamma smart widow of two years
standing with much to do on very small means,
was to be attired in her becoming second mourn
ing grey satin.
The house was in a perfect hustle OF prepara-
tion Mrs. Clacket giving directions to every
body about everything at last concluding the
evenings lecture to her daughters in these
words: And now girls, let NE impress upon
you the necessity of looking your best OF all
parties for young people wedding party is
the most important; it is so exceedingly catch
ing F.; never passing off without a proposal to
somebody. The elegant Mr. Henderson, who
is evidently thinking of getting married, will
be there; and DR.. Quackem, of Crosborn Lodge,
Caryn Row, whose Sckly wife, notwithstand-
ing all his skill and new mode of treatment,
can't last much longer What are you giggling
at, Kate Ellen, you needn't frown a moth
ers anxiety just!ties my looking forward to these
casualties. The times are dreadful All the
men are going to Australa-and what pros
pect has mother for her marriageable daugh-
terS? Therefore, my dear girls, let me beseech
you to make the most of yourselves; and, Ellen,
as your hair-like Sampson's-is your strong
point, put it in papers, braids being SO uniyer-
sally worn, the singularity of ringlets will be
attractive"
The girls promised to obey their mamma, and
all the mysteries of curling and
crimping, to give the hair that full, wavy ap-
rrbi oh H..
their favor, and extinguish the Potters and Jen-
kenses forever.
Meanwhile Mr. Klwining, the grand cause
of this excitement, was louuging on the sofa,
slipping his wine and reading Punch in the cool
of the evening, the last of his double widow
his servant Tim, entered the
room, and, with many bows and scrapes COM
menced
Il humbly axes pardon, sir but Biddy the
cook has seduced me-as she says its necessa-
~ to the domestic arrangements of the estab-
lishment-to make so bold as 10 inquire who
ther the mistress II slape at home tomorrow
night?"
Whats that to you or the cook either ?"
"Nothin' in life, sir and am glad for the
honor of the family, that you don't name it
May / make so bold again sir, as TO inquire
without ofinSe, if its your intention to take a
continintal trip over the proYincesin the expriss
thrain I"
"At fault again, Tim; so warn you to
make no more inpertinent inquiries"
Long life to your honor-Ive hitit at last! !!
You'll do the thing gintaly, as all the Kilwin-
ings did before you, and go of il true methrop-
oils Dublin style-in an iligant yelly poshsy-
and-four"
81 shall not satisfy your curiosity. Tm-so
get out"
Is il get ont sure Pm going sir. I've on
lv one confidential communication, sir-am
TO meet her at the thrain, sir ?"
Meet whom Tim ?"
The miSthresS, sir"
What mistress, Tim ?"
That's what would Ike 10 know, sir
yop moan the frfDra Mrs Kjlwi3inc