North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-03-21
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WHY L HATE WOMB EN-.

on SIldll KNOW lHdG picSCutiJ'e OuSb I'LL
agine yourself an experienced man of the
world, aged twenty one and half years,
with plenty of money, and-well. don't
think the ladies consider me very bad
looking.
date my woman.hating proclivities from
the time Miss Emma Talbot was placed I'M
der my care, during a trip down the Hud-
son.
She had been staying with her aunt at
West Point for several months.
Her brother Harry was in the Military
Academy and was one of the gayest and
most reckless fellows in the place. 1t was
through him that | became acquainted with
his sister.
She was lovely blonde, and knew how
TO show er beauty to the best advantage.
Ofcourse,I fell in love with her directly,
and was led to believe that she did not dis
like me, until she told me of her intention
to return to New York, and that her three
cousins were coming up to take her back
with them.
never saw three such mischief-loving
girls. The Youngest especially distinguish
cettir O her time honGred aunt on the top
of a rock, which could only be reached by
ladder. While her aunt was enjoying
the view, Kitty accidentally knocked the
ladder down. and walked off as unconcern-
eIly as if nothing was the matter. 1t was
not until an hour or two after, while | was
ponring a food of eloquence in her listen
Il l. I'll 4.
one of nv best metaphors and exclaimed-
Il wonder if aunt Talbot has gone
home yet "
And she started off on a run to release
the Door woman from her captivity.
I had determined to make a formal dec
laration of love on the homestTp-not to
the inn of mischief, Kitty, but to Emma
Talbot for thought I, Miss Emma is so
desperately in love with me that really
must marry the poor thing, or she will go
raving crazy. Such things have happen
ed
So, after inuumcrable boxes and trunks
were safely on board, my beloved Emma
promised to 90 on deck with me.
| will here mention that Harry Talbot
(who was escorting his three cousins land
nv peerless Emma were twins, and, as a
! natural consequence looked very much
] alike. the more so as Emma were her hair
in short curls, after the fashion of the pres
ent day.
Before coming on deck she had some al
;eratons to make in her toilet, so [ went
up to see if there was any place where l
could gain her promise TO love and obey
me, etc.
To my surprise the deck was clear so
7 went back and found her waiting for me;
but was surprised to find her wrapped
mp with thick veil over her face.
Kitty was standing near her with such
a look of roguerv in her eyes that | knew
there was mischief going on somewhere,
! offered amental prayer for the unhappy
victim of her practical jokes.
requested Emma to take off that un-
becoming veil but before she could answer,
Kitty said she had sudden attack of neu-
ralgia, and must keep it on for fear of get
ting more cold. made no more ado, but
took her to the deck. AS we passed
| through the saloon / imagined | heard the
sound of smothered laughter several times,
but Immediately afterward thought it must
be the creaking df some ofthc machinery
| of the steamer.
I | led her to seat, where we had fine
view of the scenery on both sides of the
river, and seated myself beside her in my
most graceful attitude. q had practiced
it before starting until learned it perfect
ly)
She seemed to know what was coming,
for she was very quiet.
| had heard great deal about the disa-
greeable task of popping the question, and
with my nsual forethought, had prepared a
speech before hand. "Now," thought /,
sis the time" So / commenced
Emma, these waters remind me of life
sometimes it glides smoothly, and some
times it is disturbed by storms. Emma"
And here stopped having forgotten the
next clause. felt in my breast pocket for
nv speech. 1t was not there, nor either
was it in any of nv other pockets.
Now, what was / to do. Suddenly |
remembered having read in some novel
that deeds are better than words ; so | got
| up CtOseI " HCl anu put III di Ills aiOuhu
her waist She did not resist, but was
seized with an uncomfortable fit of cough
ing.
1t stopped presently and taking her
neatly gloved hand in mine, | commenced
at the next part of my speech that | could
then remember
Emma, don't you think person is hap
pier married than single? =? Suppose fer
instance | wanted to get married p
Here she gave deep sob.
"She thinks poor child !" said l to myself
that am going to marry some one else.
| However, took it as good sign, and
drew nearer to her.
"Emma, dearest angel, you love me, and
l am happy.
Here she gave another sob.
"Loveliest of lovely women, you do not