Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-02
Barbara's Wedding.

Mamma said little Barbara, solemn
ly, crossing her fat arms on her mothers
lap, there's one thing you don't known
Indeed ~ said her mother. "But
you're going to tell it to me, l hope"
90, yes" said Barbara; "Ill tell it to-
you now I'm going to be married"
Barbie's mother tried hard not to smile
at this startling piece Of news She knit
on quietly few minutes, and then said:
Going to be married, are YOU? How
soon will it be, and what made you think
of it?' laas0sl
90" said Barbie, "don't you member
Cousin Agnes wedding, and how lovely
she looked in her white dress with the
long trail? You must put trail on nv
White muslin, mamma I shall want It
ready for my birthday, next Tuesday
afternoon. You know you said I might
| choose what would like for nv birth
day, and choose a wedding. O, and a.
veil, too, mamma, just like Cousin Ag-
nes'! I've meant to be married ever since
l went to her Weddingn ss
well, but you haven't told me the most
important part of all, - said mamma "a
pride has to have bridegroom, you
know. Who is yours?o
Edgar Mcleod" said Barbara, prompt-
ly. "And Katie Mcleod is to be nv brides
maid, and Charlie Hollis is to be Edgar's.
| want all the girls to come, and some Of
the incest boys, and we must have trulv
minister, you know. Can't we have the
same one Aggie had?' asked Barbie anx-
iously.
Barble's mother couldnot bear to laupI
at Z r little girl, she was so earnest and
pleased with her plan. She lifted her up
into her lap, and while Barbie cuddled
down IN her arms, she explained to her
that the law would not let little children
marry in this country They must stav at
home with their friends till they were old
enough
"Well," exclaimed Barbie, Indignantly.
IL guess Edgar'll think I'm pretty mean.
after went and asked himl''
Ibid you ask him?" asked mamma.
much amused
Yes,'' said Barbie, 'sandhe said he was
going to marry Amy Leroy, but I coaxed
him; and now | can't do it, just because
of those laws!" Hs8
Barble began to cry.
Never mind, birdie,o said mamma,
kissing her. "I'll tell you what we'll do.
We will have play-wedding; there's no
law against that; just little make believe
Tor new game on your birthday. Won't
Can | wear a trained dress and veils''
asked Barbie, wiping her eyes.
Yes; and a cake shall be made OH
purpose for your table, and you can make
wreaths and bouquets to suit Yourself"
So Bessie explained it all to the chill
dren next day. Edgar was considerably
relieved to learn that he wasn't to be
truly married. and the girls promised
to come and help about the wreatls and
bouquets
Tuesday was a lovely day, and mamma
and Ann spread the wedding feast ON the
lawn. The wedding itself took place in
the parlor. Barbara looked very pretty
indeed In her white dress and veil, Loop
ed with roses.
Harry Blanchard was the minister. He
began
BY the old Leviticus law.
marry this Injun to this scuaw''
II Amt a squaw' interrupted Barbie,
Indignantly. Edgar giggled. So did the
guests.
Never mind, now. don't know any
thing else" whispered the minister,
scowling at the bride.
s.You must both be very good,
And you (nodding at Edgar must chop her oven
wood
Then they sang one verse of "Sister,
thou vast mild and lovelyn; after which
they all kissed the bride, and went out to
tea. Such a beautiful table as they foundt
Indeed, Barbara's wedding was called
very splendid affair. She talks Of having
another.-Yoatth's Companion.