The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-07-08

some more wood. Here marin, take
this-hot corn dodger into your lap
its as..good as q soapstone.n
4 fateful squall announced the exc
cution of the rooster, and shortly af
ter be was bouncing about in a four
pail kettle hung over the FIRE. Sal
returned to her churn, but the extra
ordinary visitor must have made her
careless, for she u9set the concern,
and butter and buttermilk went
swimming over the floor.
"Grab de ladle, BILL cried Mrs.
Burke, and help git it up. Take
keer, don't put that snarl of hair in.
Strange how folks will be so nasty.
Dick, do you keep your foot out Of
the buttermilk-it won't be fit for the
pigs when the buffers gathered.
Drive that hen out quick-she's pick
, ed up a pound of butter already.
There, Sal, do try and ehurn a little
more keer-hL If you are gwine to
be spliced ter-morrow, you needn't
run crazy about it"
I'D advise you to dry up" re-
marked the bride-eleet, humping
away at the churn.
By the time | bad got fairly warm
ed, dinner was ready, and you may
be sure 1 did not injure myself by
over-eating.
/ Night came on early, and after q
social chat, about the event of to-mor-
row, l signifed my desire to re-
tire.
I Sal lighted a pitch knot, and began
climbing a ladder in one corner of
/ the room-I hesitated
Come on, she cried, don't be
afeared. Sam, and Bill, and Dick,
and all the rest of We nide yer heads
while the Elders wife goes up. Look
out for the loose boards, marm; and
mind, or you'll smash your brains
out against the beam, take keer of
the hole where the chimbly comes
through
Her warning CAME too late.
caught nv feet in the end of board
stumbled, and fell head long
through what appeared tobe intermin-
able space, but it was only to the
room had just left where I was
saved from obstruction BY Bill, who
caught me in his arms and set me
my feet, remarkiug colly:
What made you come that way ?
We generally use the ladder
l mas duly commisserated, and at
last got to bed. The less said about
that night the better. Bill and Dick,
and four others slept in the same
room with US, and made the air vocal
with their snoring. | fell asleep, and
dreamed | was Just being fred from
the muzzIe of a Columbiad; and was
awakened by Mr.. Morrison who
informed me that it was morn
ing.
The Marriage was to take place
before breakfast and Sally was al
ready clad in her bridal robes when
l descended the ladder.
She was magnifed in a green cali
CO, gown, over a crinoline full four
inches larger than the rest. of her ap-
parel-a white apron with red strings
blue stockiggs-a yellow duck
ribbon. and white cotton gloves.
Her reddish hair was fastened in a
plug behind, and well adorned with
the tail feathers ofthe defunct rooster
before mentioned
When it was announced that Lem
Lord the groom was coming, Sally
diyed behind covcrlet, which had
been hung across one corner OF room
II conceal pots and kettles, and re-
fused to come forth. Mr.. Lord If
ted one corner of the curtain and
peeped in, but quickly retreated with
a stew pan following close behind,
and few sharp words from Sally,
advising him to mind his own bust
ness.
Lemuel was dressed in blue, with
bright buttons. The entire suit had
been made for his grand father on a |
similar occasion. His hair was well |
creased with tallow, and his huge
feet, encased in sheep skin pumps.
Very soon the company began to |
gather, and in an hour the room was
filed.
Now, Elder cried the BRIDE
groom, drive ahead! l want it done
up short. I'm able to pay you for
the job-dO yer best. Come Father
Burke, trot out yer gal"
But Sally refused to be trotted. |
She would be married where she
was or not at ALL We argued, and |
coaxed, but she was firm; and it was
finally concluded to let her have her
own way.
Mr.. Morrison stood up-the hap
py couple joined hands through a
rent in the coverlet, and the ceremo-
ny proceeded. Just as Mr.. Morrison
was asking Lemuel, "wiIl you have.b
this woman, ETC." down came the
coverlet, enveloping bride groom, and
pastor, and filled the house with dust.
Dick had been up in the loft and cut
the rope which held it.
Mr.. Morrison crawled out, looking
sheepish; and Sally was oblidged to
marry openly. To the momentous
question, Lemuel responded, ITO be
sure-what else did l come for?"
and Sally replied, "Yaas, if you must
know"
salute your BRIDE" said Mr.. Nor
rissOn, when all was over.
I'm ready to do anything reason
able, Elder said Lemuel; rbut skin
me if know about that air. just
show me how and III do it, if it kills
me-"
Nv husband drew back nervously
but Sally advanced. threw her arms
around his neck and gave him kiss
that made the very windows clat-
ter.
Il yum if | don't do dittol,' cried
Lemuel, and hastily taking huge
bite from piece of maple sugar,
which be drew from bis pocket, made
a dash at me-smashed my collar,
broke nv watch-guard into a dozen
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