The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-05
The Widows Beau

Service had commenced in the neat little
sanctuary, which the inhabitants of Paramount
had consecrated to the service of God. The
minister had reached The psalms and scripture
lesson, and the frstlines of tie opening hymn
The eyes of the people were fixed intently upon
him forhe was not only good, sound eloquent
preacher but he was a fine looking one too
and thus enchained not only the attention of
the true, but the false worshippers. The house
was very still-the clearmelodious tones of the
speaker were the only sounds that throbbed on
the balmy, golden air, which the midsummer's
| Sabbath morn had breathed into that holy
place. 10 O. -... ar...@ E.,gepas z.g -, ...s.s..
| The first syllable of the second line was trem-
/ bling on his lips, when rustic at the door, and
the entrance of two persons, a lady and gen
tleman. dissolved the charm. In a second
every eye turned from the pulpit to the broad
| aisle, and watched with more than ordinary
eagerness the progress of the compile A most
searching ordeal were they subjected to, and
when fairly and quietly Seated in tie first pew
Immediately in front of the pulpit, what mud
ging of elbows there was-ayc, and how many
whispers too .....-- 4. 80 ,.r:., .zs.-..s. ...
In vain the sound, the good, the eloquent
the handsome Mr. B. ought again to steal the
attention Of his bearers. They had no eyes or
thoughts for any body else but widow G., and
widow C.'s young. genteel and dashny attend
ant.
How she had cheated them. Hadn't she
said she did, feel as though she could ever
wear anything but mourning? And in spite Of
these proestations, hadn't she come out all
at once, dressed in white, and walked into the
| church in broad day light leaning on tile arm
of young gentleman? 2 S "ss
Yes indeed she had. She would plead guilty
! to all these charges, grave ones as they we've.
| and 10 the last two how many Witnesses had
been subpenaed. She was actually dressed in
white-with an open courage displayed an elab-
oratey wrought chemisette, drapery sleeves
| trimmed with the richest Mechlin lace, under
sleeves of the same expensive material, with a
white lace hat with orange buds and flowers,
with kid gloves and light gaiters-such was
the description every lady had on her tongue S
end to repeat over as soon as the service was
ended. - ls-= lie zeaEa zsaf -s5.
And the gentleman-he dressed in style
don't he wear white pants of the latest pattern
and a white vest, and coat of satin finish and,
white kids too. and didn't he sport massive
chain, and didn't he gaze often and lovingly on
the fair features beside him?
All, yes, he did SO, and there was no further
room to doubt Widow G.. had cheated them
She had beau. laid aside her mourning, put
on bridal attire, and was going to be married
in church. But who the beau was, and whence
he came, was more difficult to solve:
Service proceeded The choir sang and tie
minister prayed and preached-the people won
dered when the ceremony would take place.
Al. IL Loft
TO wonder.
% For when the benediction was pronounced
widow G. and the strange gentleman walked
with the rest of the congregation. quietly ou
of the church. When they reached the pave
ment he offered her in his arm very gracefully
and she placed her arm very confdiny| y on thu
beautiful coat sleeve as they passed on.
What morning that was in yarmouth
What a world of con lectures. surmlSes, lnqul
res and doubtsrolled over and overln the brain
OF not only gosslpplng ladies, but sober matte
of fact gentlemen. The like OF such thing
had never occurred in the annals ofthe village
There was something new under the sun, ane
a lady had a beau, and nobody knew 1t.
Widow c., didn't your ears burn that day
All! we wonder they didn't drop off, surely the.
must have been crisp and crimson.
The rev. Mr.. B. preached to a crowded hous
that afternoon, no compliments to him though
Every one was sure that the wedding woult
take place then, but every body was sadly dis
appointed, and if tongues had run at raiwa.
speed before, they travelled then on electrI
wires The minister might have preached il
Greek that day and the sermon would hav
been quite as edifying. But one subject occu
pied the village mind-the Widows beau.
1t actually seemed, too as though the lad.
tried to make all the talk she could. Alter tea
arm in arm, with the strange gentleman, sh
f walked the whole length of the village, AM
, away out into the cemetary, and never returne'
till the moon was high. .' -15
"a nice looking dress l guess she had,
drawled out grandma W., as she listened t
the widows wanderings. . ..... ... RI .,.s. .s.5-
a I'm glad hain't got to wash It, all drabble
o up with dew, as it must have been-but don
spose she thought or cared word aboutlt she,
; SO carried away with him. But Ill give her
+ piece of my mind the first time have chanc
see if don't" -.r.-.s.....-... ..
But the good old dame began to fear sh
would never have the desired chance.
She hurried through her washing on Mon
i dav, and hobbIcd over to the widows as 500
d as possible, but the door was locked, and on
!, Of the neighboss said Mrs G. anda gen|ema
went off in carriage, no body knew where
very early in the morning. Yes, and neve
y cot home till nine O'Clock in the evening.
Look out widow! Your character is on tn
carpet. 2s-- ~..5 A1>@ -+9'" j.
If she knew it, apparently she did Mt care
for the next day~she went a settling with he
beau, and the next day rambling with hum @
TO the mountain, and on the next forenoon wen
, with him in a carriage to the station house an
there not only wept as sheparted from him, bu
actually embraced and kissed him!'' IA,
; What, in broad day. light?'' exclame'
grandma W. well if ever heard or seed tn
like on it!' Little Nell, the old LADY, younyes
grand child, wondering to herself If 1t WAS an
worse in broad daylight than any other time
Perhaps you. will wonder too. We DO at least
There was a large attendance that Afternoon h o.
at the weekly meeting of the sewing society
Every body went that could possibly leaV
home. 55s @i So =' r75*s' '.3'a''++5@ q 571'z NJ &.
= And what chattering there was when tn