Middletown transcript., 1870-06-04
EoWN NEW CASTLE DELAWARE, MORNING JUNE 1870
ter, now is the time to say it, for both of

us,
whats the matter here ?" said the
astounded conductor, coming up as the
rain emerged once more iuto the light.
"That's just what I'd like to know"
said Jeems, when he saw that Lie and
himself were still alive.
" We've just passed through Eaton's
tunnel" replied the conductor. d" How
far are you going"
"Wall I reckon we'll stop at Parkers-
burg"
"Show your tickets, if you please"
"Certainly, Lie, you got some with
you? Let this gent look at 'em"
Lize drew piece of white paper from
her ridicule, and with smile, handed it
to our friend the captain, who read:
"4he pleasure Of your company is most
respectfully solicited"
"What's this ?" said the captain.
"Why that's one of the tickets to our
weddin', that's what you asked for haint
it p said the somewhat surprised Jeems.
"Whaw! haw! haw haw! haw !" was
the discordant sound that arose from the
seat of the sleepy looking individual
A bland smile passed over the face of
the captuin, as he explained his meaning
to our verdant friend. He had no ticket
but willingly paid his fare, and the train
sped on towards its destination. But
wonders did not cease herc-presently
our pert newsboy, Billy, entered the car,
and stepping up to Jeems, he asked
Have iSun, sir?
Wall, ef l have my way about it, the
fust one will be son, sartin," said Jeems.
Lie blushed
Don't count your chickens afore they
are hatchcd!" said Billy, as he fastened
on to the next car.
In due time the train stopped at the
big depot, in this city. Amidst the con-
fusion of strange noises and babel of dis
cordant voices, our friends landed on the
platform.
"Buss, sab? bus, sah-frce for the
United States ?" said the sable porter of
sab ?''
Wall, rather spose she won't from
anybody else but me-reckon IN able to
do all in that line she wants, and more
too"
"Go to de Swami House, sab? Right
crost de strcet-best house in de city.
This way, sah-any baggage? Have it
sent to your room in few minutes.
In short time Jeems and his bride
found themselves on one of those comfor-
table rooms on the second floor of that
well ordered establishment, the Swami
House. The baggage was sent up with
usual promptness, and our friends were
seen making their toilet for dinner.
Jccms had his coat and boots off in
jiffy, and Lies hair fell gracefully over
her shoulders.
That's duced purity torselr said
Jeems, cycling the bell cord. "I wonder
what it's fur" catching hold of it; look it
works up there on sort of thingimbob.
I'd like to have that torsel to put on my
horses head next muster day; see how it
works, said he, giving it pull.
Presently the door opened, and the sa-
BILE face of one of Africa's sons was thrust
into the room, with the inquiry of " Ring,
sab ?'
Ring, ring what: you black ape. Eff
you don't quit looking at my wife and
make yourself scarce I'll wiring your head
off,"
"Stop mint" said Lie. "What's
the name of the man that keeps this tav-
ern?"
"Mr. Conley, marm."
well tell his lady that she needn't go
to any extra fxens on our account for we
are plain people," said the amiable bride.
" AS they used to say at our debatin'
society,"" interrupted Jeemes, I'll amend
that motion by saying that you can tell
'em to give us the best they've got. I'm
able to pay for it and don't keer fur ex-
penses."
"Tee hee Tee hee ?" was the only
audible reply from the sable gent, as he
hurried down stairs.