Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1873-11-04
JOHN j. JACOB.
I Can't Bear to be a Liar.

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Two boys were in school room alone to-
gether, when some fireworks, contrary to the
masters express prohibition, exploded Tho
one boy denied it +; the other. Bonnie Chris
tie, would neither admit nor deny It, and was
severely fogged for his obstinacy. When
| the boys got alone again
"Why didn't you deny it? ?" asked the real
! delinquent.
because there were only we two and one
| Of us must have lied, "said Bonnie. al
"Then why not say did il 2"
"Because you said you didn't, and would
| spare the liar"
The boys heart melted-B Bonnie's moral
gallantry subdued him.
When school resumed, the young rogue
marched up'to the masters desk and said.
..Please sir, can't bear to be liar; let
off the squibs." aud then burst into tears.
The masters eyes eistened on the self ac-
cuser, aud the unmerited punishment he had
| inflicted on his school-mate smote his, CON.
science. Before the whole school. hand in
hand with the culprit, as if paired in the con-
fession, the master walked down to where
! Christie sat, and said aloud with emotion
ssBonnie, Bonnie, lad-he and beg YOUR
pardon; we are both to blame"
| The school was hushed and still, as older
| schools are apt to be when anything true aud
noble is being done-so still they might have
heard Bonne's big tear drop proudly on. his
| copy-book. as he sat enjoying the moraltri>
umph which subdued himself as well as the
| rest +; and, when for the want Of something
| else to say, he gently said, "Master forever r.
the glorious shout Of the scholars filled the
mans eyes with something behind his spccta-
cles, which made him wipe them before re-
suming his chair.
SINGULAR MARRIAGE INc1DEsr--As No..
man That Woa,aa1. The York ePa corr
responder. of the Baltimore SIN felates tho
following Incident
On Sunday last as Rev. Mr.. Garmap, OF
the United Brethren church, was conducting
the services at the Union church, at Yocum-
town, York county, the sexton handed him
note After the sermon was completed the
minister announced he had the pleasure Of
stating that a compile in the congregation de>
sired to be united in the holy bouds ofimatri-
mony, and that the candidates should imme-
distely present themselves. There was a con-
siderable intter in the assemblage--e every eye
was staring around to see the happy couple.
| After some delay fine and bnoyant couple
came marching up the aisle TO the altar
| The reverend gentleman Immediately pro,
ceeded with the ceremony, and fbe groom
answered promptly, Yes, I will, y but to the
dismay and sstoDishment Of the clergyman
and audience. when il came TO the brides
turn. she answered just as promptly. sNo, l.
will not, and smilingly left the church ali
alone, leaving the half married man in .
quandary what TO do. such is life ~
STRIKE AT THE syAL CAUSE, DOCTOR"
"A wealthy invalid, who was far too fond OF
the bottle, sent one day for his physician. and
after OBTAINING him some time with minute
description of his psins and aches. said /,
Now, doctor, you have humbugged mo,
long enough with your goods nothing pills
and worthless drsugbts they don't touch the
real difficulty. wish You 10 strike at the
real csnse of my ailments, If it be in your
power" +
1t shall be, done - replied tbe doctor, and
at the same moment he lifted his cane and
demolished decanter of gin that stood on
the table
New. then, continued the honest pbysi-s
.ciap, II have struck at the real cause of your
ailments; Danish the, bottle aud you willfar
less need my pills aud drsughts." Z.
I <--.etyiIl you keep an eye On my horse. my
son, while Lstep in and get drink ?" Stran-
ger goes in aud gets his drink comes out and
finds his horse missing" Where is my horse,
boy 2, -. & -. -
He runned away, sir.1
=. Didn't tell you 10 take care Of him, you
young scamp ~
No. sir yon told me to keep an eye ON
him, aud 50 did tillhe got clear out Of
sight,