The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-06-03
Race for a Bride.

yet, at the same time, there is ''many
slip betwixt the cup and the lip
The following true story pungently
illustrates both of the above truisms.
1t happened few days ago in an ad-
joining county. A comely youth fell
madly in love with a rural BELLE
She smiled upon his suit and doubt
less sighed upon his waistcoat. They
resolved to become ''twain of one
desh," but the stern father of the
would be-bride was dead against it
and tiercely forbid the bans. But
Glove laughs at bolts and bars" and
the young couple stole away amid
the friendly dark mess Of a moonless
night, fled to neighbor's and about
dawn the next morning succeeded in
procuring the services Of parson.
All things were made ready to tie
the silken knot, and the hopes of the
lovers beat high with the joys of a
speedy fruition. But right here the
.parson manifested some doubts as to
the propriety of the proceeding, uhd
insisted on sending for the cruel pa
rent and getting his consent before
proceeding with the ceremony. Az
ter much arguing, and his promising
to intercede with the girls father,
and convincing both that success
would certainly crown his appeals In
their behalf, they finally consented,
and the irrascible old gent was sent
for. Here comes in that other tru-
ism; There's many slip twixt the
cup and the lip" In due season and
within the hour for the messenger
to return with the cruel parent, a
fierce clatter of hoofs was heard down.
the lane and voice wildly shouting,
II won't consent, ID if / do; l
solemnly forbid them bans," struck
CONSERVATION and terror into the
hearts of the would be.bride and
groom. The groom ran to the door,
and, looking down the lane, saw at
it's farther end the infuriate father
coming like the wind, under whip
and spur, hat in hand, his white hair
wildly streaming, and shouting with
every breath, II won't consent" etc.
With the promptness of a veteran
the lover seized his intended bride
and mounted his steed in hot haste,
bore her off in the opposite direction
at furious speed. The father with
the vigor Of despair, plunged his
spurs deeper into his foaming horse,
and gave hot pursuit, followed by the
parson and the assembled guests, all
mounted, and taking a lively interest
in the sequel Of the race. Down the
road, over hills, through the mist Of
valleys, into forests vocal with the
songs of morning, they held their
mad career. But the steed that bore
the lovers gradually slackened his
pace under the double burden, and
the avenging parent steadily gained
on them. Finally he overlook the
flying pair, and reaching forth snatch,
ed his daughter from her lovers
! grasp, wheeled his painting steed, and
bore her rapidly towards home. The
lover maddened, but not despairing
gave chase; and back over the same
road, cheered by the shouts of The
excited party; rushed the father ant
4 daughter and lover. The young
imam soon devoured the distance be-
tween him and his intended bride
and with a grasp Of iron tore he
| from the parental arms and essayet
to bear her off in triumph. But tn,
old man, game to the last, renewed
his strength and speed, and agail
. seized his daughter, and d furiou
struggle for possession ensued.-
But the party of friends and the par
son put an end to the struggle b
, giving the girl to her father and ad
vising the young man to wait for
more propitious occasion. Thus en-
, ded, but not finally, we feel assured
: one of the most exciting races for
E bride known to either truth or f,
tion.-[Jackson Tenn. Wing.
: !" A lady was left in charge
I a friends family last week in Bosto
In the night one of the children W,