Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-03-23
dreamed was lust being shot from the

dreamed was Just being shot from the
muzzle of columbiad, and was awakened
by Mr.. Morrison, who informed me that 1t
was morning.
The marriage was to take place before
breakfast, and Sally was already clad in her
bridal robes when l descended the ladder.
She was magnifcent,in in green calico, over
a crinoline full four inches larger than the
rest of her apparel, white apron with red
strings, blue stockings, a yellow neck rib.
bon, and white cotton gloves. Her reddish
hair was fastened in pug behind, and we'll
adorned with the tail.feathers of the defunct
rooster before mentioned.
When it was announced that Lem Lord,
the groom, was coming, Sally dived be-
hind a coverlet, which hung across one cor
ner of The room to conceal sundry pots and
kettles, and refused to come forth. Mr.
Lord lifted one corner of the curtain and
peeped in, but quickly retreated with few
sharp words from Sally advising him to
mind his own business.
Lemuel was dressed in blue with bright
buttons. The entire suit had beer made
His hair was well creased with ta|low and
his huge feet encased in skin pumps.
Very soon the company began to gather,
and the room was we'll filled.
snow, elder" cried the bridegroom,
''drive ahead l want it done up nice
am able to pay for the job; do year hear ?
Come, father Burke, trot out your gal !"
But Sally refused to be trotted. She would
be married where she was or not at all. We
ar gued and coaxed, but she was firm; and
it was finally concluded to let her have her
own way.
Mr.. Morrison stood up; the happy couple
Joined hands through rent in the coverlet,
and the ceremony proceeded. just as Mr..
Morrison was asking Lemuel, "Will you
have this woman 2" etc., down came the
coverlet, enveloping both minister and BRIDE
groom and filing the house with dust. Dick
had been up in the loft and cut the strings
which held it. Mr.. Morrison crawled out
looking decidedly sheepish, and Sally was
obliged to be married openly. To the mo-
mentous question Lemuel responded, "To
be sure; what else did l come here for 2"
and Sally replied, "Yaas, if you must know"
Salute your briGe," said Mr.. Morrison,
when all was over.
''I'm ready TO do anything, elder" said
Lemuel, "but skin me if l know about that,
sir. just show me how, and I'll do it if it
kills me-"
My husband drew back nervously, but
| Sohy odNauSCt, tbiSW hSt uihS hiS
neck, and gave him kiss that made the
very windows clatter.
II yum, if don't do ditto |" cried Lem
uel, and hastily taking huge bite from a
piece Of maple sugar which he drew from
his pocket, he made dash at me-smashed
my collar, broke my watchguard into a doz-
en- pieces, tore my hair down, and succeeded
in planting a kiss on my nose, greatly to the
| delight OF the COMPANY
Then he turned to my husband.
"Now. elder, what is the damage2 Don't
be afraid to speak,"
"Whatever you please" said Mr.. Morrison
Lemuel produced piece of fur.
There, elder" said he, 'there's musk
rats skin, and out in the shed is two heads
of cabbage, and you're welcome to the whole
| of it,"
My husband bowed his thanks, the young
people went to dancing, Mrs. Burke went to
| getting breakfast; at my earnest request Mr..
Morrison got our horse, and we babe them
adieu. I never could have lived through
another meal in that house.
have since heard that Mr.. Lord said if
he had seen the elders wife before she was
married, Sallie might have gone to the dick
ems.
'Alas, it might have been !"