Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1855-02-03
N O.!

That is very shord word. 1t has very shor
meaning sometimes. 1t often blasts fond anticipa
tons; it may often change the whole tenor of t
life In matrimonial matters it would be better
that it should be offener said than it is for many
YES, and should use the shorter word when they
do not.
On Sunday evening, not many nights ago, the
Rev. Mr.. Thompson performed marriage ceremo
ny at the Tabernacle-both parties said YES at the
proper time, and the reverend gentleman said
Amen.
~ want you to perform the same thing for me, ,
said well dressed youngsh man to Mr.. Thompson
"When?"
"Apw-right off-to night"
Cant you put it off little? It will make il
rather late'
"No-the lady says now or never, and l am
very anxious. Will you go?"
dyes; where is it?"
CLOSE by-only few steps west of the Park
We are all ready, and will not detain you but a
few minutes on your way home"
Mr.. T. went to the place which was respecta.
BILE boarding house, and everything evinced deco
rum. The lady young and pretty, neatly dressed,
and altogether desirable partner for the gentle
man-was presented, and short prayer, as usual,
upon such occasions, offered, and then hands
joined.
You, 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 husbands"
"NO!"
We have heard in times past, when showers
were fashionable, pretty heavy claps of thun-
der; but none that ever ratified about the tympa-
mum of that bridegroom was quite so loud as that
stunning little monysynable.
"No, never will" said she most emphatically,
and walked away proudly to her seat, leaving her
almost-husband looking and probably feeling just
the least trife in the word foolish
Mr.. Thompson remonstrated-not to induce her
to change that No for Yes, but for trifing with
him in solemn duty of his calling, and asked for
an explanation.
81 mean no disrespect to you, sir, or to triae
with your duty, or the solemn obligation you are
called upon to ratify but had no other way to
vindicate my character. came to the city poor
sewing girl. I worked for this man. He made
proposals Of marriage to me, but from other cir
cumstances doubted his sincerity, and left his en-
When returned the door of my former boarding
house closed against me, and this lady, whom I
had esteemed kind friend cold and quite indis-
posed 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 l
said to the lady, let me come back, and will
prove my innocence. Will you believe what l
say, if he will now marry me? "
"Yes; certainly will, and 80 will all who know
you"
~ renewed the acquantance--he renewed his
proposals. accepted, and said Yes, get the
minister at once He slandered mel deceived
him. proved my words true, and his false. 1t
was the only way poor helpless girl had to
avenge herself upon man who had proved him
self unworthy to be her husband. It was only, at
the right time to say one word-one little word. l
have said it. / hope it will be lesson to men,
an example to other girls, and that in many other
and different circumstances they will learn to say
No."
If was angry, for a single moment" said Mr..
Thompson, g carried none over the threshold. It
was severe lesson, but well applied. went
home bordering upon the value Of that word
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