Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-12-18

be taken 10 the best hotel. After this
saw several other persons more or less
disorderod and bruised by the railroad
accident
was leaving the depot when a colored
coachman bowed before me.
Beg pardon, sir-Mr. Smith?
Yes
Carriage is waiting Step this way,
if YOU please sir
| followed him, wondering il indeed my
uncle had sent up n carriage. 1t used to
be my aunts pet hobby-a baroache, with
the old English coat of arms, which had,
indeed, belonged to us, but had been dis
guiSed since the improvement of Raleigh
Smith, OF England. WASN'T quite sure
what they were, but believed it was a
sword. and helmet upon piece OF
parchment; but it proved to be pen and
a sword against palletc, which was very
appropriate, rs there had been scholars.
artists, and military men among our
ancestors.
All well p I asked good naturedly.
An well, answered Sambo with grin.
shutting the door Then he looked back
to say with grin:
Ladies very gay this morning.
Ii my stately Aunt and cousins We're
gay, il was worth remarking So laugh
ed little and Sambo chucklcd again and
jumped upon his seat.
We ratified through the streets, under
an arch. up an avenue. Things began to
look strange.
Where arc we?' Iaskcd. a Sambo
opened the carriage door. Do they live
here .
Yes sir Here's Mr.. Dunbar, sir
At the same moment an elderly gentle.
man rushed out to the terrace to meet me.
WHY Smith YOU are wonderfully late,
he exclaimed, shaking hands with me.
The cars ran of the track | answered; {;
and before could say anything else he
hustled me INTO the house.
Everything ready. Hurry with your
toilet and come down. Pity YOU trimmed
your whiskcrs so close /, it alters your ap-
pearance very much. Robert, help Mr..
Smith dress. Right in here, Smith. Hurry
now, the iadieS are waiting
found myself in luxurious dressing
room. and mulatto was respectfully in
attendance. sat down and looked at
him
What is your name p
Robert, sir. Will YOU be so kind rs to
hurry, sir They are waiting for You
gave him the key to my portmanteau
and resigned myself to my fate, what
soever i, might be. But things were very
strange
Where is my unclc2' oh, yes sir, with
a bad attempt at not smiling, he's with
the ladies now
How long have you lived hcre''
Don't know sir. I've only been here a
day or two There, sir; do You want
ANYTHING more?'
No. was arraycd 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
Mr.. Dunbar.
Its all fixed said he. You'll be
married at once. had different arrange.
meutS made; WAS going 10 give you and
Rose a chance TO get acquaintcd but the
railroad delay spoiled that. The Rev.
Mr.. Lawson is here. Come right along.
\ stiff upper lip, now.
He led me into long reception room.
Some ladies shook Lands with me. \ tiny
golden haired creature was put atmy side.
The clergyman married us. Then there
was q chatter OF congratulations.
One woman with a horrible scarlet
head-dress put her hand on my arm and
drew me aside.
What arrangements have you made
for your wedding trip asked she.
None, answered truthfully.
But you are going to New York for
week or twoT
thought New York rs good a place rs
any if | expected to 90 somewhere, and
answered yes.
Aunt Sophy,' said II trembling little
voice at our elbow, what must 'lo now?'
Run up stairs and put on your travel
ling dress, child. Your Aunt Margaret
will assist you
1t was my wife. She never looked at
me, but ran away again.
Refreshments were circulating. tried
very hard not to go crazy.
At last Dunbar came to me again.
All ready, Smith. Carriage is waiting.
You'll catch the evening train with smart
driving
They hustled me out again, kissed Rose
shook hands with me, and we two, alone,
were driving pell- nell to the depot.
| bought tickets for New York, gave
Sambo five dollars. and we were off.
Well we got into New York about mid
night. took n carriage to the St. Nicho
las, took rooms, locked the door and told
my wife all about it.
She looked at me awhile with her great
blue eyes. and said innocently
Well, don't know as it makes any
difference