Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-03-24
The pleasure Of your Company IS re-
spscJaily solicited.
What is ihis?' said the Captain.


why that's one Of the tickets of our
weddin. that's what you asked for haint it.
said the somewhat surprised Jeems.
.Whawi haw! haw! haw!' was the dis
cordant sound that arose from the seat of
the sleepy looking individual.
A bland smile passed over the face of
the Captain, as he explained his meaning
to our verdant friend. He had no ticket
but willingly paid his fair, and the train
sped on toward its destination.
But wonders did not cease here; pres
emily eur pert newsboy, Billy, entered the
car and stepped up to Jeemes and said
Have .Sun, sir?'
Wall. ef have my way about it the
fuss ore will be son, serttrI, said Jeens
Lie blushed.
Don't count your chickens before they
are ha,cbedl' said Billy as he FASTENED on
TO the next car.
In due time the train stopped at the big
depot in this city. Amidst confusion of
strange noise. and babble Of discordant
voices, our friend landed on the platform.
'Buss sab? Buss sah?--free for de Uni
led Sta;os?' said the sable porter of our up
town house. Lady take tie buss sah?'
Wall. rather spose she wont from any
BODY but me--reckon I'm able TO do all in
that I:ne she wants, and more too
Go to de Swan House sab? right cross
de street. best house in de city. This way
sah--any baggage? Have it sent to your
room in a few minutes
In short time Jeems and his bride
found themselves in one of those comforta-
bic rooms on the second floor of that well
ordered establishment, the Swan Hou Sc.
the baggage was sent up with the usual
promptness and our friends were soon ma
kirg their toilet for dinner. Jeems had
coat and bo,ts off in a jify, and Lies
hair fell gracefully over her shoulders.
That's duced purity forseP said Jeems
eyeing the bellcord. wonder what its fur,
catching hold Of it; look it works up
there on some sort of a thing-inbeb. I'd
like to have that torscl to put on my hor-
ses head next muster day; see how it
works. said he giving it pull.
Presently the door opened, and the sa-
hle face of one Of Africs sons was thrust
into the room, with the inquiry Of Ring
sab?
Ring. ring what! you black ape! eff you
don't quit looking at my wife and make
yoursel scarce, I'll ,cring your head off.
Stop a minute. said Lie. Whats the
name of the man that keeps this tavern.
Mr. Couly, marm.
.Woli tell his lady that she needn't go to
any extra fxins on our account, for we re
plain people. said the amiable bride.
'As they used TO say in our dcbatin So
ciety. interrupted yeems. I'll amend that
motion by sayiu that you can tell EN- to
give us the best they've got. I'm able to
to pay fur it an don't care fur expenses.
Tee hee! tee hee! was the only audible
reply from lie sable gent as he hurried
down stairs.
Dinner came and was dispatched with a
relish. Jcems an his bride took stroll
over the city, seeing the lions and other
sights until supper time. which being over
they retired to their room. The gas was
lit up by the servant, who receiveda bright
quarter for his services. Jeems was the
last in bed, and according to the rule in
such cases. had to put out the light, which
he did with blast from his lungs
The noise in the street had died away