Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-04-09

/ the BACHELOR AND BABy.-ssWhat shall /
do and the Old bachelor stamped abouR the
sltungroom ia perfect rage of doubt, LOCKING
lirst &C the napping babe in tho little willow
cradle' and then at the busy French clocS on
the mantle-shelf
ssAs sure as my name Is Joseph Phelss. tina,
little, two-ilsted, large-lunged nephew Of mine
Is about waxing, and IL wants one whols hour
/ otthe time which its mother appointed for her
return. Whew ! actually sweat thinking
/ about 1t. what can do with it-how csn
treat 1t 70 sugar whatd'ye call 'ems, or hold IL,
or trot it, or do anything with 1t 9''
AT thls Jnncture faint wall from the baby
receptacle brought bachelor Joseph TO his tabs.
with an energy and alacrity that would not inv
become husband and baby tender. he com
inenced rocking the cradle, sending the intlir-
nant baby into perfect tremnf OF kicka and
squalls. Backwards and forwards, from ono
side OF the pillow TO the other, the round rod
face rolled; the infant fists were clcnched Win
force thar purpled them while from the
bachelor Wild with fear.
Again Joe looked at the clock.
"W nat IN the deuce can do he exclaimed
viewing woeiuiiy the little iufamed face be-
fore him.
He sat down in big chair before baby
| spread double cradle-quilt over his knees.
and with a look Of terror upon his face, pro-
| =, " t"hS udoy from IT'S resting place. lie
drew the young hopeful into his lap lust al a
very neat old lady would pick up a pocket
handkerchief, with his thumbs and fingers. A
! fresh yell from the rosy mouth Of the baby was
the only expression Of thanks Us he commenced
the never out of fashion baby-trot.
at must be that something is pricking him,
HShoo shoo!" said Joe commencing search
for the aggravating pin, that was driving the
! Child into such rage. But no pin was to he
I m "a n IA hnh.
nut on, the cluinsiness Of his iingers-the little
eei-like form fen ont Of his lap to the floor,
sehling forth cry that was go lder, clearer,
deadiier than helore.'
''Lori save me! I've broken its neck - wss
the exclamation as he picked bIby up, and in
the agony of despair tried 70 duint him. Sl
thought struck Joe. lie saw u llyTrrt han ~
agalust the wall Of the adjoining N56droom, aud
WIN smile ofdeiight upon hiscountenance he
went ior t. Sure enough, there it was, stutfing
bOddice and all n real monument Of feminine
ingenuity. He was wild with joy. He pinned
II over his coat and fastened the sleeves be-
hind him. He took baby and Laid its head
against the false breast work.
"Shades Of Southern plantations and cotton
! factories exclaimed Joe, as baby rooted IFS
nose into it about mile, then cnddled for A
snooZe. Then the bachelor commenced sing
ing.
,.,Womeu are all Aeeting show,
For mans delusion given, "a
When filled with bran and stuted with tow
They look quite well--'
a tap upon the door stopped Joe in the
mdst Of his suggestive song, and before he
mad time TO dislrray himself, tho door was
opened, and rougish, laughing pair of eyes
peered in upon him.
"1 our sister is not ut home, is she y, CHR
rupped the visiter.
mo, ma 'am, - stammored Joe, growing very
red in the face; aud have Turned nurse.S
Miss Hayes laughed; offered to relieve him
Of his charge which he willingly consented to;
sitting near by the while, intently watching
h"r' She managed baby to charm, without
inc basque, and Joe was capIivated.
Joseph Phelps married Fauny~ 4rryes-upcT
my word he did