The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1869-08-26
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tion. ......
Weeks passed; letters were numer.
Gus and saccharine. The time arrived
when could endure my single condi
ton no longer. What If some one were
to cut me out at the eleventh hour
With such love what would become o
me? was determined to own her, even
II did not see her for decade.
An idea dawned-s brilliant one. 1t
was to compass speedy marriage and
tatisfy her thirst for romance. After a
flood of tenderness, BY way of dramatic
preparation, 1 wrote: -, my adored
one, let us depart from the stale routine,
and wed by telegraph
The idea took her by storm. He,
answer WAS characteristic. 1t ran
thus:
Darling, will. The idea is savory
but is it legalP'
Immediately sent for my friend, the
Judge. Soon rs he faced me, said l:
Judge, is marriage by telegraph lie.
gsl?'
Certainly, sir; see no objection to
contract by telegraph. readily see
how all the requirements can be accom-
plished.'
will you state this opinion on paper,
and prescribe the formula for an elec-
trio wedding?'
with pleasure, sir
Tho v,,1.rss nun ~~l ,~1~ i -.
complied. The result I forwarded to
Kate by return mail, aud soon received
word that on the following Thursday,
she and proper authority, would present
themselves ut the indianapolis office
according to formula, there to enter the
holy state Of matrimony.
tell you, the appointed day was a
great one among the mutual friends ut
each end Of she wire. The affair WAS so
novel, that all else was eclipsed by the
contemplation of it.
Clergymen and witnesses assembled
ut the termini. There, In full costume,
two unseen lovers were TO be made man
and wife. The instrument began it.
tick, tick, ticking. The operator read,
the clergyman put questions, answered,
the instrument did more work, and soon
l was saluted as the husband of Kate
Leary. Happy was l, though the pos
SCISSOR Of lady never b..held.
One week passed and / WAS still with
out help. My brain was becoming fren-
lied. must see Kate, aud must 20
to her first. for it was her fiat, and we'll
did d., go. s...-: :,";t Leary was.
er merchant to loan me his best" oo'"'
Soon AS he put his foot in the store,
put mine in the stage, en- route for the
Capital of Indiana. When about twelve
miles from the city, We stopped for a
passenger. 1t was a young lady. Such
beauty never beheld. She resembled
my likeness Of Kate, but was fur more
beautiful. / own, my heart went out to
her. Call me fickIc, say what you
please, and l will bear it, repeat, my
heart gushed forth food of love.
Here was fix 1, q married man, 60
ing to see his telexraphc bride, and rs
Geographically in love with another
woman. began to repent my haste,
and when too late, sawthe crime of mar
rying one ! had never set eyes upon.
What would l dol What could l do!
The lady was also married, for l heard
the driver call her madam.
How she eyed me! Ispoke about the
coach windows being raised to suit her
She thanked me III the tones that acted
like an arterial stimulalt was gone
Much conversation followed and l was
a goner. 1 saw she was giving me
sweet, pleading locks. Heavens,
thought 1, she Is unhappily mated.
suppose gave her my sympathy. Yet
should l jeopardize myself before such
transcendent charms? Suppose l be-
tray my love, how would feel in the
presence Of my wife, aud what power
could confer upon total stranger? l
had it. l would betray nothing, but
offer consolation to flower most surely
neglected. We were the only passen-
gers, and what good chance.
Madam said I, please pardon me
but you seem to exist under cloud
She sighed deeply.
We'll, sir, not u widow, though dom
live with my husband
Poor SOUL continued I.
She put her handkerchief to hel
mouth. thought about half of it Went
in, but of course it was to stop her emo
ton.
You are not happy. madam
Very far from it, sir, l am misera
ble.'
So was I-miserable to put my arm
around her neck.
Where do you reside, madam p
In Indianapolis.
Have you friends there?'
Many, sir
No doubt oft. Allow me to ask, dt
you love your husband -
'Devotedly, SIR
Then you will live with him.
Would b. glad of the chance, sir
When did you see him last?'