The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-15

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action. The prelude had scarcely diet
away when the upper shutters were slight
ily opened and two heads-sohite capped lik,
the waves--became indistinctly visible thro
the crevice. Certain of the presence of my
(air one, cleared my voice for sentimental
melody, which was to send conviction q
my love to her heart. Striking an attitude
full Opera-and was in the midst Of some
thing absut deep seated affection, when
the camp stool broke, and over went into
the gutter, clevating my heels towards the
window in an u.,galant and spasmodic fare.
well. The screams Of laughter that fol-
lowed would have walked the dead. Night.
caps protruded from the nclghboring win,
dows dogs barked, and watchmen sprang
their rattlcs so scrambled up, and with
the dilapidated remains Of the guitar in my
hands, beat l,asty retreat, rather crest.
fallen, back to the hotel Allah is good =
| the girls kept the affair to themselves,
and in few days all went on swimmingly
as before.
My leave expired on Sunday, and it was
already the Thursday previous when I call
ed on Emma for the purpose Of laying IL
plain statement Of facts before her. What
I said, or what did, are not the matters
Of historical interest Suffice it to say, that
left her several degrees happier than when
We met, and with her fathers address in
my card case.
What to do in the other case became a
matter Of amusing importance. II straws
tell which way the wind blows, Mary's ac-
tons indicated something more than ordi.
nary friendship. SO consulted with Emma
as to the course for me to pursue, and
Jennie was called to advise in the premises
Tho council of war decided that nothing
! was left to me hut a proposal, and trust to
luck for refusal, which Jennie intimated
would soon follow Saturday evening was
set apart for the ordeal and at the appointed
time, and with pa!ptating heart, stood
at the time appointed in her presence
There was mischicvous twinkle in her
eye when she received me- l glanced
around, but perceived nothing to excite dis
trust. We sat down near curtained win.
dow which opened upon vcrandah. My
anxiety to finish the farce led me to a very
early proposal. The extravaganza Of my
expressions seemed to impress her, and
several times she shook with suppressed
agitation. U learned subsequently that it
was smothered laughter.) Thus encour-
aged, fel! upon my knees, which position
brought my back toward the open window.
At the mon,entous question, she covered
her face with her handkerchief, and. plac.
ing her hand in mine, uttered loud and
unromantc Yes At the same instant
was deluged with water, while very bois-
terous chorus echoed her reply. Utterly
dumb. founded, I jumped up, the angricst
youth you ever saw; but before had time
for action, Emma, Jennie, and Charley sur
rounded and subdued me. Discretion was
the better part Of valor.' so forgot my
wrath, laughing with the rest though this
struck me as rather a novel and cool way
Of endorsing an acceptance. Jennie had
planned, and Emma reluctantly acquiesced
in, lesson which has ctfectually cured the
Of flirting.
Sunday came much sooner than desired
made my will in favor Of Emma, placed
it in Jeanie's keeping, took the evening
boat for Troy, and AIN here now to tell the
story.
That Y, cruiting expedition cost me wife
and dncking. the latter l received at
sight, and the other am to take next win
ter.
In conclusion, let INC advise you not to
put your trust in weak camp stools or make
Il con.faante Of your swectheart's cousin"
N REX