White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-12-17

| took no pains to conceal her sentiments on the
subject her pretty eyes were evidently red with
recent weeping. She looked mournfnIly around
on each familiar object: the old homestead with
its chunked and daubed walls; the cherry trees,
under which She had played in childhood; the
flowers she had planted; and then to see the
dear old furniture auetioned oif-the churn, the
apple butter pot, the venerable quilting frame,
the occasion Of so many social gatherings.
But harder than all il was when her ownwhite
COW was put up; her pet, that, when calf she
had saved from the butcher; it was too much,
and the tears trickled afresh down Sally bloom.
ing cheeks. -....-..
"Ten dollars, ten dollars for the cow"
Fifty aollarsr' shouted Bates.
"Why, Sammy whispered prudent neigh
Dor, "she hain't worth twenty, at the outside"
am gin fifty for her," replied Sam, logged
~.
Now, when Sally heard of this piece of gal
lantry, she must needs thank the purchaser for
the compliment, and commend Sukey to his es-
pecial kindness. Then she extended her plump
hand, which Sam seized with such devouring
grip that the little maiden could scarcely sup
press scream. She did suppress it, however,
that she might hear whether he had anything
further to say; but she was disappointed. He
turned away dumb, swallowing, as it were, hunks
of grief as big as dumplings. ~
When everything was sold off, and dinner was
over, the company disposed itself about the yard
in groups, reclining on the grass, or seated on
benches and dismantled furniture. The CONVEX
sation naturally turned on the events Of the day,
and the prospect Of the Jones family, and it was
unanimously voted cussed pity that SO fine a
girl as Sally should be permitted to leave the
country against her will.
Hain't none Of you sneaking whelps the
sperit to stop herl" asked the white-headed mil
Ter. addressing group of young bachelors lying
near. .-T-..-e.
The louts snickered, turned ever, whispered
to each Oher, but no one showed any disposition
to try the experiment.
The sun was declining in the West. Some
Of those who lived at distance we're already
gone to harness up their horses. Tomorrow
the belle of CacapOA Valley would be on her
way to Missouri.
Just then Sally rushed from the house, with a
face all excitcment-a step all determination.
Arrived in the middle of the yard, she noun
ted the reversed apple-butter kettle.
al don't want to 60 Vest don't want to
leave Old Yirginia-and I won't leave, if there
is a man among ye that's got spunk enough to
ask me to stay"
But where is southern chivalry7 withered be-
meath the sneers of cold blooded malignity7
choked by the maxims of dollarjingling and
prudence; distanced on the circulsr-raee-course
of progress! bankrupt through the tricks of cOun-
terfeiting politicians7
Deluded querist, no! Like a strong and gen
erous lion, it sleeps-sleeps so soundly that even
apes may grimace and chatter insults in its face,
and pull hairs from its tail with immunity; but
give it a good hard poke, and you will hear
roar that will make the coward tremble and the
brave prudent.
Hearken to the sequel of Sally Jones.
Scarcely had she finished her patriotic address
when there wac general rush. The less active
we're trampled over like pulled goat skins at a
bacchanalian festival.
miss Sally, axes you"
Miss Sally, spoke first"
al bespeak her for my son Bill" squaked an
octogenarian, struggling forward to seize her
arm.
To hide her confusion, Sally covered her face
with her apron, when she felt strong arm
thrown around her, and heard s,cntorian voice
shout:
"She's mine, by gauley"
Sam Bates cleared a swath as if he had been
in grain field, bore his unresisting prize into
the house, and slammed the door on the cheer
ing crowd.
The wedding came OF that night, and on the
following morning Sam rode home, driving his
white COW before, and carrying his wife behind
him. . r-tf-