Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1869-06-16

poVerlshmentO of Raleigh Smith, of Eng
land. l wasn't quite sure what they
We're, but believed it was s sword and
helmet upon piece of parchment, but
1t proved to be a pen and a sword Against
palette, as there had been scholars,
artists and military men among our an
cestOTs.
" All well % l asked good humoredIy.
All well" answered SambO, with q
grin, shutting the door. Then he look
ed back to say with another grin:
" Ladies very gay this morning.
If my stately aunt and cousin were
gay, it was certainly remarkablei so
laughed a little, and Sambo chuckled
again and jumped upon his seat.
We ratified through the streets under
an arch, upon an avenue. Things be-
gan to look strange.
opened the carriage door. " Do they
live here ?"
"Yes, sir. Here's Mr.. Dunbar, sir. /"
At the same moment and elderly gem
tleman rushed out on the terrace to meet
me.
"Why, Smith, you are wonderfully
late" he exclaimed, shaking hands
with me.
" The cars ran of the track" answer
rd I: and before 1 could say anything
else he hustled me into the house.
Everything is ready. Hurry with
your toilet, and come down. Pity you
trimmed your whiskers close; it alters
your appearance very much. Robert,
help Mr.. Smith dress. Right in here,
Smith. Hurry now, the ladies are wait
ing"
found myself in luxurious dressing
room, and a mullatO was respectfully in
attendance. I sat down and looked at
him.
"What is your name?n
"Robert, sir; will you be SO kind as
to hurry, sir? They are waiting for
yOU.n
gave him the key to my pOrtman-
teau, and resigned myself to my fate,
whatsoever it might be. But things
were very strange.
Where is my uncle?' asked l, as
Robert deXtrOusly arranged my garnet
sleeve buttons.
"Your uncle ? Oh yes,n with a bad
attempt at smiling; "he's with the Ia
dies, sir.n
GLOW long have they lived here -
Don't know, sir. Ive only been
here a day or two. There, sir do you
want anything more %'
"NO.n / was arrayed in my best ap-
pareI, and looked well, though my whis-
kers, instead of being trimmed, were O1
early growth, and had never been of any
length.
I was met at the foot of the stairs by
the irrepressible Mr.. Dunbar.
% It's all fixed" said he; "yOu'll be
married at once. I had different ar
rangements made; was going to give
you and Rose a chance to get a little ac-
quainted; but that railroad delay spoil
ed that. The Rev. Mr.. Lawson is here,
Come right along; a stiff upper lip now.
He led me into a long reception room
Some ladies shook hands with me. A
tiny, golden-haired creature was put al
my side. The clergyman married us
Then there was a chatter of cOngratula'
tiOnS.
One woman, with a horrible scarlet
head-dress, put her hand on my arm anC
drew me aside.
What arrangements have you made
for the trip ?" asked she.
"NOne," 1 answered truthfUlly.
But you are going to New York fol
a week or two ?''
[ thought New York as good place
to go as any, if I was expected to &c
somewhere, and answered yes.
Aunt SOphy, " said a trembling voice
at our elbows, "what must do now q
Run up stairs and put on your trav,
cling dress, child. Your aunt Margaret
will assist you"
1t was my wife. She never looked al
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 wait.
ing. You'll catch the evening train
with smart driving"
They hustled me out again, kissed
Rose and shook hands with me, and we
two alone were driven pell nell to the
depot.
I bought tickets for New York, gave
SambO S., and we were of.
Well, we got into New York at mid,
night. I took a carriage to the st. Mich,
oIas hotel, took rooms, locked the door,
and told my wife all about it.
She looked at me awhile with hel
great blue eyes, and then said Innocent
" Well, don't know as it makes any
difference y
After all, what difference did it makes?
The disheveled young man with the
bumped forehead proved to be the eX-
pected 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 was
MT; but imagine he was a fellow of
bad luck.