The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1870-09-08
CourtIng Under Difficulties.

The Colusa (Missouri) .Suu tells the fol-
lowing story
ga few days since a young man ap-
peared in Colusa and made canvass of
our town in disposition of various Yankee
notions. His experience in regard to this
world was evidently of rather limited
order, yet he was Industrious and strived
TO obtain u market for his wares, and his
efforts were to a certain extent crowned
with success. During his sojOurn among
US, he became infatuated with y dark-ey ed
maid OF COlusa-one of MisSOuri's choicest
ufferlngs-a feeling which often takes pos
session of visitors TO this sectien, and fire.
quent became his visits to her domicil -
Ills devotion was.reciprocated, for on sew
eral occasions, at evening twilight, the
devoted couple were to be seen in close
proximity upcn log beneath the spread,
ing branches of one of our grand old oaks
after sundTy walks, ous mercantile
friend concluded he would obtain a chariot
and roll out on the plains in company
with her who was causing the spirits 10
rap In every chamber of his heart He
repaired to one Of our livery stables and
procured team and vehicle The next
thing requisite for the Journey was some-
thing TO soothe the agitated spirit in the
way Of refreshment. He visited several
saloons and inquired the price of cham
pagne. Finding the article would com
maud from 81 to SO per bottle, he con-
cluded the luxury was altogether too ex-
pensive, and he endeavored to find some
other beverage TO be INDUCED in by him>
self and sweetheart during the forthcoming
ride. At last he entered one OF our drug
stores and asked if a temperance beverage
could be furnished for the above named
purpose for a moderate sum Of money
The druggist assured him he had a very
pleasant drink called citrate of magnesia,
prepared by HIMSELF which he could war
rant fresh and lively, and which could be
obtained for 25 cents per bottle
''Our hero Immediately closed bar
gain, and seized upon two bottles with
avidity. They were placed under tie
seat of the buggy with great care, and,
everything being in readiness, the young
lady was soon ensconsed by his side, be-
hind spanking team, going the double
quick for the suburbs. After a drive Of
an hour the gallant driver reached under
the seat and surprised his fair companion
with the presence of two bottles Of liquid,
which, he suggested, would be refreshing
on the dusty road. Both suffering from
severe thirst, the contents of the two bot
ties soon disappeared, and the fine flavor
commented on favorably. Thus refresh
ed, the lash was freely applied to the
team, and our happy couple were jolted
over somewhat uneven road, with their
equilibrium undisturbed until some stime
forward, on their return, when they were
both suddenly seized with an unpleasant
in the vicinity Of the refreshment
''The fair one bent over forward, the
gallant admirer doubled up and squirmed,
until things began to assume serious
character. The perspiration rolled down
in hugh drops from the forehead of one
who few moments before had declared
his happiness complete. The smiles of the
maiden were suddenly transformed to IN
pleasant contor;ions of the face, until at
laStS lHe UdSncSla ABOUT 10 DecOme InaSS
ter of the situation, forbearance ceased to
be virtue, the team was stopped, and,
without word of explanation, each party
made a desperate and lively leap from
their respective sides of the buggy, and
the scene which ensued our pen is incapa-
bic of describing. Suffice it to say, no
necessary time was lost in reaching town.
not a sentiment of love was uttered, and
a young man was seen earnestly engaged
in hunting the druggist-one who could
not be found-and he expresses a huge
disgust ct the mere mention of citrate of
magnesia as buggy beverage.
"Mr DEAR" asked a husband, on OBJ