The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-27
McGREG0R, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY e. 1858.


rose bud, blushing in her wedding mus
lin, and going to be very happy, be-
cause-well, it takes a good deal more
sense than Susie had to be unhappy in
life when one is blessed with sweet
temper and good digestion. A super
added power of suffering is proof of
an advance in organization, and we sub
NIT the argument to the skeptic, wheth-
er this truth does not imply the neces-
sity of some power or influence which
shall counterbalance and adjust this SEN
sitiveness to suffering in the highest
natures?
Cynthia was waited for to put the fin
ishing touches to the bridal toilet, for
Cynthia had taste, and Cynthia among
the "girls" had reputation for good
nature. Hear fingers failed her as she
pinned the wedding wreath, and she
trembled more than the bride did when
the buggy that had been sent for the
minister stopped at the end of the brick
path which led up to the homestead.
She saw Frank Handy in his bridal suit
going down to receive the minister.
"Cynthia, you go and tell the gentle
men they may come in.'
Cynthia shrank back. But as the
bridesmaid it was her office, and the
others pushed her to the door.
"She didn't want to see Seth Taggart,
I reckon" said one of the girls in a
half whisper. Don't you see how pale
she has grown %
Cynthia falsifed this speech by look
ing scarlet before the girl addressed
could turn her head ; and she opened
the door of the room, where the bride
groom and his men were Gagged, with an
air in which assumed Indifference was
strongly marked, and said, "Gentlemen,
we are ready" with toss that sent the
hop-bells dancing in her head.
Seth, long and lean. and shiny, in his
wedding suit, as snake in new skin,
took little Susie on his awkward arm
Frank Handy. quite collected, and self
possessed. offered his to the bridesmaid,
and they followed the bride and bride
groom into the best parlor. Cynthia
and Frank were parted, when they took
their places for the ceremony. 1t was
only moment that she leaned upon his
arm, but that moment gave her a new
sensation. 1t was pride, such as no
woman need be ashamed of. in resting
upon manly strength. His arm did no.
tremble, though all her nerves seemed
to be twitching like wires stretched, and
suddenly let loose. He seemed so
strong, so calm, so sclf-coilected. and
so dignifed, that she began to feel her
own unworthiness, and to mistrust her
: power.
/. She cast her eyes down during the
service. tried to bring her rebel nerves
under control-she heard nothing, and
, saw no one. The minister had blessed
them both, and kissed the BRIDE
: Everybody came round the pair With
, SITUATIONS. The kissing was rather in.
discriminate. Seth claimed the privi.
lege Of kissing all the girls. and, Of
course, he kissed the bridesmaid. His
former sensation of "all over-ever So
transferred itself to her in a different
way. She would as soon have kissed q
clam.
"Cynthia. you and Frank bring in
: the caku. You seem to forget all you
} have got to do" said one of the young
!, girls of the party.
, Frank Here! Your bridesmaid's
waiting, and l declare. don't believe
you have taken the privilege of the kiss
) YOU are entitled to-
, Frank was called awny from the side
of lady in blue, a stranger from tn
, city, who had been brought by some O
: the guests. She had no other acquain
! ances, and Frank seemed to be attentive
to her.
: Il beg your pardon, Miss Cynthia, d
said he. turning from the lady. and tax
Il, ing no notice of the latter part of The
speech that was addressed to him, "le
a us do all that is expected of u.s."
a They went together into the pantry
e and were there alone. Cynthia thought
IF he intends to say Snip now is th'
] moment" But Frank was intent on ar
+ ranging the cake Oh plates, and dispos
Y ing them on large waiter. Cvnthia
v felt ready to cry. She took refuge il
. silence, and the cake. 1t may have beer
+ the sweet, unwholesome smell of tht
K wedding cake which made her head ache
! violently.
;. 1T is foolish CUSTOM" said Frank
= as they arranged the cake. "Foolish
that persons, because they are happy
: should want to make other folks sick
+ But there is great deal of selhshnes
: in the display Of newly happi
/, ness, as that essay by Ella tells u.s."
e Frank sighed, and that sigh rcvive'
;, the courage of Cynthia. Now, sh
:, thought, he will say "Snip!' Can
say 'Snap p Oh no.
She put on little coquetry. "Yo'
n will not have any cake at your wedding
e Mr.. Frank" she said. ''Everythin;
g about that will be the perfection OF goo
If sense and reason"
She had not intended to be sarcastic
d but as the speech fell from her lips.
J. sounded so. 1t was trhing--unworthy
l She wished she had not said it. II
If tone was out of harmony with what sh
y felt.
:, Come" said Frank, "let us fee
l. them" He took one Of the handles G
a the tray, and the bridesmaid took tn
d other. The room was very merry
l. The cake was served with plenty {
noise, and the wine after it. Fran
h seemed to be quite se!f-possessed, an
1t attentive to everybody. Cynthia
d beaux could make nothing of her. Sh
d answered their questions wrong. !
y rumor ran that she was wearing the wi
d low for Seth Taggart. She declined t
A. dance, on the plea that she must kee
le herself disengased for her duties as