Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-09


quote Sue, thought it clear | had Han
nah, or if Hannah was mentioned. l be-
lieved was beauing Sue. Indeed, it
was mere matter of faith. There was
no evidence, for often one palmed herself
on me as the other. This was n chron-
ic dodge played on their various admir-
ers to suit convenience and insure rest.
As far as these gallants are concerned, 1t
was immateral, although one might be
called for by name, the other would do
lust as well, no one being able to detect
the difference.
| often implored them to contra dis
tinguish themselves by some article OF
apparel or jewelry. But it was fruitess
THAT would spoil our fun" they would
exclairu. as though meditated some ter.
rible infection. As | have told you
was in love. l felt that my happiness
depended on the possession of one of
these twins. But for whom should ask
the parents? Honestly. it was no matter
which one | had, as affection could make
no choice.
On lovely eve in September, one sis
ter was from home. Now, thought |,
here is surety that | can talk whole
evening to one of this dual phenomenon.
As she entered the parlor, said |, How
DO you do. Miss Hannah e You are
wrong sir; it's Miss Sue" Are you
humbuggiug? Truly not; tell you
sincerely. You now address Sue Grow
err" | saw she looked unusually tender,
and taking advantage of her faltering
voice and tremulous manntr, declared
nv love, and she returned it with all
the ardor of her true and inpassioned
nature. l summoned the old folks; told
our devotion; gave prospects. and made
all essential revelations. The senior
Growers gave us their blessings, and as
sured us that they would see our course
of true love should run smooth.
But what if that other girl should
come in? What a pretty mix! How
would l ever know my girl? Though
again [ assure you it would have made
no difference. | would have proposed
to Hannah just the same. Ny only
trouble was in the multitude of embar-
assments incident to non distinguish
ment. On this ground had genuine
trouble.
Before Hannah returned, | invited
Sue to take a walk on the green. When
opposite the centre of the church. | spoke
Of the betrothal ring, and requested her
to please Let me see the ring she wore.
She took it off, and | careIessly played
with it to throw her off he guard then
calling her attention to party of stu
dents, took my Congress knife and drew
the file blade through the inner part. 1t
left a nice mark, and by this hoped to
identify her in future. On our return to
the house | secretly posted her parents
They said that | had did properly-tha:
it was time Sue should be recognized by
her afianced
You think you are smart said she,
ere | left her.
why replied /.
'Ohr responded she, that ring game
has been tried by half a dozen admir-
ers. | suspicioneG what you were at but
thought | would see how many heads
would conceive the same plan
The next day neither she nor her sis
ter wore ring. One week after they
resumed them; but in neither was there
q mark. 1t was evident that | was
about to be out generated, and would
have to depend on the discretion of my
intended and the goodness of their pa
rents.
At parties | had several trials new
err knew whom | took home, would talk
a food of love to the wrong girl and re-
ceive laugh for my enthusiasm. Hang
it, said | the cream of the joke isl
can't be revenged, for | might hurt the
wrong lady.
The betrothal ring was given. Now,
thought |, there is termination TO my
discontinue. Well, it did terminate IN
just-twenty-fou hours. Hannah took
Sues ring, went to jewelry store and
ordered one precisely like it, bearing the
same inscription Moreover, she charged
him TO see that the engraving was coun
terfeited beyond recognition. 1t was
done. So was | Now what could |
do? Had Sue oeen willing could have
schemed forty devices. But she relished
the dish, and would never co operate.
Wedding day came. must take a
young lady on the word of herself or
parents. WELL said l mentally, so |
get one of the girls my object will be nc
compIished.' The ceremony was per-
formed before an immen.e throng in the
largest church in the city. The bridal dress
fortunately enabled me to adhere to one :.
Congratulations being over, my bride
and iourneyed to Niagara and inspect
ed several Canadian cities and town
'Ahr said /, lovingly to my wife. Sue,
darling, | will know you now How?
said she. BY the diamond ring, replied
Il. Don't be too sure, Clarence" ABR
laughed [. Hannah will not annoy me
auy further But alas for our earthly
hopes. My beloved told her sister the
name of the New York importer, and
on our return small hand was profer-
ed, on which was fac similie of the bri
dial Gift. Sue now went to her room,
ard attiring herself in one of the twin
garbs, was again unable to recognize
my own wife.
Now, ladies and gentlemen, business
suddenly called me to New Orleans.