Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-05-12
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THE BRIDE ;
Or, Mr.. Kilwining's Third Wedding Day.

Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat-ta ~ went the knocker
at No. g. Gillyaower Place and half dozen
faces from the opposite house peeped over and
under and between the blind to catch glimpse
Of Ng. klE!uing, who was to be married to-
morrow for the third time
Quick :" said Ellen, (at No. 3's ris-a-vis,)
there's Mr.. Kilwining !"
Where ~ said Kate, rushing over her little
brother to the window.
"There-at bis own door, beginning already
10 take off his coat"
How very ridiculous y" exclaimed Kate
why does he do so ?n
He is rather eccentric it's only q way he
has" replied her sister. A way to show off
his figure, his smart waistcoat, and his fue
white linen all at once, to admiring eyes like
ours ~
A pretty figure to show off ~ laughed
Kate, :" q little fussy fat man, with-0h, hew
provoking :" continued she, as the door clos
ed on Mr.. kilwlning whittier has he van
shed ?"
" Into the air, doubtless"
"Oh no." said Kate there he is in the
dining room, pulling up the blind"
"Oh, do come away from the window :"
imploTed Ellen, lest he should see Us; and
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The young ladies retired from the window to
discuss the age looks and circumstances OF the
bridegroom whom they had just seen, together
with the age, looks and circumstances of the
bride they had never seen /; aud the conclusion
arrived at was that he was a remarkably neat.
good-humoTed looking, little fat man, but Kate
thought not at all desirable for husband. and
that the fancee must be old and ugly, with
great deal of mOney-not at all interesting in
a wife
Well" said Kate, who was the more Sc
we're of the two, " don't envy Mrs, kilwining
should ike something little more dashing
and handsome for my husband y
Aud perhaps not be half so happy" sensi-
oily remarked Ellen. al assure you notwith-
standing Mr kilwining's anti-romantic appear
ance, he can be very agreeable, and / have no
doubt Will make good husband"
Make good husband r tauntingly echoed
Nate, who, just returned from visiting an aunt
ID large commercial town, had conceived
strange notions Of tall young gentlemen with
oISay dark whiskers-poor Mr.. Kilwining had
hoae-"y your ideas, Ellen, are always so COM
loapate. 1t really would be charitable to
persuade aunt TO send You an invitation for a
s-oIt tine, that yol might see little of the
Ro!d-but then, who could keep Charlie and
noo In order, hear them their lessons, and mend
'neF clothes in your absence? Not /, I'm
sure
have but little curiosity TO see the world, |
: !oa call it, and am quite content to remain
N-s3e am, replied Ellen, $50 long as | am
s"''ceaoe TO M little brothers, and not entire
burden on poor mamma"
Well l suppose you like this sort of hum
y G4n lie and aspire to the useful" more than
- ornamental" Oh give me the exciting
s'!eues Of town life-balls, concerts and plays
'apld succession You have no idea, Ellen,
" 'oe advantages of brilliantly lighted, crowd
!, 'oom, TO well dressed woman it shows
-. - u amazingly her face all smiles and amia-
~! the men think her an angel and nine
s-es ont of ten requesting her hand for the
- -. quadrlle, in the preludeto soliciting it for
Why, Kate" said Ellen, half amused, and
:" little alarmed at her sisters enthusiastic
a1qsT, your animated description would make
- osleVe you were quite familiar with such
Alas, no :" sighed Kate Aunt once
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