Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-06-08

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ssAll we'll r" / asked good humuredly. er
ittAIl well,a answered Sambo, with grin,
shutting the door Then he looked back to
say with another grin: l7F7s7 1s. isl
Ladies' very gay this morning" ~
IF my stately aunt and cousin were gay, 1T
was certainly worth remarking so Tlaughed
a little, and Sambo chuckled again and jumped
upon his seat. is- 9a
we ratified through the streets under an
arch, up an avenue. Things began to look
strange.
"whero are wep' asked, as Sambo opened
the carriage door. DO they live here ?''s q.
eyes, sir Here's Mr. Dunbar, sir" '
AT the same moment an elderly gentleman
rushed out on the terrace to meet me. a.sl
"Why, Smith, you are wonderfully late,
be exclaimed, shaking hands with me,
"The cars ran off the track answered
and before copld say anything else he hus-
tied me into the house. "
Everything is ready. Hurry With yOur
toilet, and como down. Pity you trimmed
your whiskers SO close; it alters your APP
pearance very much. Robert help Mr.. Smith
dress. Right in here, Smith. Hurry now,
the ladies are waiting" a-
I found myself in luxurious dressing
room, and mulatto was respectfully in at
"What is your name ?"
"Robert, sir; will you be so kind as to hur-
ry, sir They are waiting for YOU
I gave him the key to my portmanteau, and
resigned myself to my fate, whatsoever it
might be. But things were very strange.
''IVhere is my uncle ?" asked 1 as Robert
dexterously arranged my garnet sleeve but
tons. -,
'.Your uncle Oh yes" with bad attempt
at smiling he's with the ladies, sir"
"fIow long have they lived hero 2"
"Don't know, sir. I've ouy been here
day or two. There, sir, do you want any
thing moroT' 'n
'No." vas urruyed in my best apparel,
and looked well, though my. whiskers, in
stead of being trimmed, were of early growth,
and had never been of any length.
was met at the foot of the stairs by the
irrepIessible Mr. Dunbar.
"Its all fixed" said he; you'll be mar
ried at once. had different arrangements
made; was going to give you and Rose
chance to get a little acquainted !; bat that
railroad delay spoiled that The Rev. Mr.
Lawson is here. Come right along; stiff
upper lip noY."
He led me into long reception ROOM
Some ladies shook hands with me. \ tiny,
goIden>haired creature was put to my side
The clergyman married US. Then there was
a clatter Of congratulations.
One woman with horrible scarlet head
dress, put her hand on my arm aud drew me
aside.
'.What arrangements have you made for
the trip?" asked she.
None" l answered truthfully."
But youare going to New York for for a week
or two 2"
thought New York as good place to go
as any if was expected 10 so Somewhere,
and answered yes. ' -'t''t 49,
"Aunt Sophy," said trembling voice at
our elbows, ''what must do now ?"
Run up stnirs and put on your travelling
dress child. Your aunt Margaret will assist
It was my wife, She never looked at me
but ran away again.
Refreshments wero circulating. tried
very hard not to go crazy. ~-T1 I8z gr-
At last Dunbar came to me again.
GAIL ready Smith. Carriage is waiting
You'll catch the evening train with smart
driving" a. T ...
They hustled me out again, kissed Rose and
shook hands with me, and we two alone were
driven pell NELL to the depot
1 bought tickets to New York, gave Sam
bo S5, and we were off SIR
Well, we got into New York at midnight.
took q carriage to the ST. Nicholas hotel,
took rooms, locked the door, and. told my wife
all about it.
She looked at me awhile with her great
blue eyes, and then said innocently:
"WcII, / don't know as it makes any differ
cnce." ~. gga- f-rr- ag
After all, what difference did it make ?
The disheveled young man with the bumped
forehead proved to be the expected Smith,
but he didn't arrive until half an hour after
our departure.
Dunbar came after Us, raving, but there
was nothing to be done.
Rose, was satisfied, the other man wasn'tj
bpt imagine he was fellow of bad luck
CoURTING THE WIDow-In the town of
Hopkinton, in the State Of Vermont, lived
certain Deucon Small. In his advanced age,
he had the misfortune to lose the rib Of his
youth. After doing pcnancc by wearing a
weed on his bat full year, lie was Tecommen-
ded to certain widow Hooper, living in an
adjoining town The deacon was soon astride
Of his old broFG mare with sorrel name, aud
on arriving at the widows door he discovered
her in the act of turning the suds from her
Eash>tEb. Said the deacon
'' Is this the widow Hooper,"
'' Yes, sir, was the reply.
Well, contIEhed the deacon, II am that
little bit oPa dried up Deacon Small, and have
only one question 10 propose to YOU
'z. g Please propose, sir" en-
Well, madam" said the deacon, "have
you any objections to going to Heaven by way
of Hopkinton T
IS None at all, Deacon" was the reply
"Come in, deacon"
Suffice it to say they were married the nezt
week. @
s7r- The following are said to be among the
signs over the shops of traders at Fort Smith
Arkansas .sCamphein and burning feWed'Y
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