The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1873-12-31
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LOG Dhtk, Dec. SJtE.
liz DEAR FRIEND: Again | lift my
gentle goose quill 10 hold pleasant tete-,
tetc with you.
The time has come Now, make my
first appearance in the presence of all the
great worthies OF our Republic. and Of all
the sparkling high born beauties, Miss
Nellie chief among them. Now my pro-
digious faculties are brought to the task,
my hands wave gracefully, my ideas gusll
forth in their well-traincd musical tones.
( lis EXccllency, the President and those
very distinguished gentlemen, whom the
people vOte into periodic settings, all stare
at mc. a bland smile of approval illumi.
mates every c0untenance sounds of praise
greet my ears from every corner Ah !
those beautiful eyes, beamng their floods
ol admiration and tenderness, they place
cr0Hnlng cap-sheaf on all my triumplis.
Magnificent girl, there she stands in all the
| splendor OF bali dress, her charming eyes
bent on me, | approach, our hands clasp
as I'VE were old friends, we talk ofpoet-
! ry and love What bcwitching music :?
" hat a shaking of feet My spring soled
boots quiyer, | find myself born away,
i50isas r0teHs on the light fantastic toe.
around and around we whirl she and |,
my happiness is ROW complete. Oh il there
htsl heaven on earth it is this, it is this.
Our footsteps slacken pace, the weary dan
GERS rink into their seats, my partner
among them. Where am | : On my knees
fail, nv eyes close musingiy, my thoughts
turn inward. again | press those velvet
fingers. my heart. emotions concentrate To
/, uoipt and leak out OF the corner ot my
mouth in an audible tone Qcen OF my
beating heart will you be min:? She
shrieks, my eyes open to see woman
srUon. Murder who struck me? over
my PROSTATE form, fierce looking man is
bcndinr. with uplitted cane, begone he
cries, thst lady is my wife. | have been
kneeiing to a strange woman, there stands
my uirl short distance from me giggling.
/ struggle TO rise but cannot, help help
A heavy hand is laid upon my arm,
Cicero Cicero | start, and struggle and
look up " hose familiar voice do hear
Aunt Debby stands by me exclaiming,
Ble.. you you have been asleep and
dreaming something bad | guess. But
you did yell thought you had tit.
Now am awake yet so nervous am |.
that | csn scarcely write. ! will address
you 10 the full extent OF your name, Adam
II. Simplicity Honey Thunder, its whole
mouth tuil is ut il, take notice that your
friend has given up his visit TO Washing
ton for the present being fully convinced |
that the winding up incident in his vision |
is prophetic. Just think OF it, Adam A
well meaning gentleman like myself pop
ing tie question TO a married lady; | |
shudder at the thought of it; after ali my /
trouble | must stay al home, | had my |
trunk packed with pinaiores, toothpicks. |
and all Aunt Dcbby made me set of 1
the former, out OF Uncle Josh's linen dust
er. \ beautiful flag graces the center of /
each, embroidered by her own hands,
with some bright colored bits OF yarn left /
from her new carpet. | ain much pleased .
with the new toothpick, after using the
one part OF il take the other, and with it
apply finely powdered silver sand moistcn-
Ell with soft soap 70 my teeth, it works like
a charm @, how they glistened | still
have my eye on that other place bu! | IN not
going there ior wiie-I believe there
are as good girls in the home market as
elsewhere, am bound TO marry soon and
settle dow Were you not IA little severe
on me IN your last regarding my clocu!
tiolarY exercises. other great men have
done same; where did Demosthenes go
for u purpose but TO the woods and
caves it'll the whole hair side of his
mouth paved with pebbles to balance his
lop siGd tongue? You had better. consult
ilistoF Adam. before you criticise your
superi rs, you will have to go TO school
awhile before you can write like my cousin
Bo6o link and |. We are destined TO have
our names enrolled in the annals OF fame.
just read his wonderful production in the
HERALD you will find il rare, as it is
Misunderstanding up with a glimpse of
hWnor truly praisworthy. In conclusion,
be assured OF my tender emotions. Write
soon will subscribe my full name.
CICERO N. DisPLAr PoPINJAY.