Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12
"DON"T WE LUV p"

DON'T WE LUV?"
A fuuuy-looking old fellow, gray-haired,
wrinkle face, and evidently about sixty years
Of age, entered the City Hall Of Western
csy the other day, with a girl of eight ecu hang
ing 90 his arm. He had on an old fashioned
black coat, with double row Of buttons up
aol down, a Greeley plug hat, new buckskln
gloves and severe attempt had been made to
get up shine" 90 his cowhide boots. The
yir had gay rib5ous on her hat, blue shawl,
green kids, aud white dress 90. and the TWO
attracted attention at once No one had an
idea that they were husband and wife until the
old man stopped passing policeman and
said l.
My wife, mister. Just got married Sun
day. and we want to look around the court
house little.
She reached out aud "shook" with the
officer and the old mau looked pleased as he
SAID
Didn't tell you, Lucy. that folks iu De-
rot would all notice you? You didut do so
bad when you married the old man, eli 2
80 you have Just entered the state Of
luatrimouy, have you?' asked the police Of
ic,r
II don't know aoythiog about your matri,
mon, answered the old chap, "bul know
eve just been married, and l'm the happiest
old suLhower 10 the States--ah, Lucy Z
Married for love. | suppose = querlcd the
officer.
"Luv. and nothing else replied the old
uau. Il Was struck with her-she With me,
aud We spliced. Im gettiu' eetle old, and |
'spose I'll make baby uf her; but Lucy's a
good girl. She can put on style with any
body, or she can flop mop around as good as
Sba faaI In 2 q shr
aud thought I'd introduce her to some OF the
big bugs. | am bound she shall go in the best
society or noue.'
The officer sent them down the hall to the
Mayors office The bride hung back, but
the old man passed his arm around her and
said,
''Come along, Lucy, you've got heaps Of
expensive buds ou. You are handsome,
aud I'll risk you along with Anybody in De-
troit
As they entered the Mayors Office, the clerk
came forward and asked what was wauted, aud
being told that they would like to see his Hou-
or. they were Informed mat the gentleman was
out.
"Oh, we'll, it don't make any great differ
ence, said the old mau. This is my wife, mis-
ter-just got married..
Happy to congratulate you, said the clerk
IS he shook hands.
she eetle shy" continued the old man
pinchog his wife's ear, but that's the
way with 'em all. Lucys mighty good
girl, aud she worked out at two dollars per
week aud bought all her wedding duds. Say
to the Mayor that we called: wish he had been
here"
They went out and wandered about for
while, the old mau keeplug his arm around
her, aud Goally they entered the city clerks
Office. A lawyer happened to be standing near
the door, and walking up to him the old man
said
Mister, my wife. Looking around little.
and thought I'd drop iu aud Introduce her F."
The bride and lawyer shook hands, the law
yer wondering what it all meant and after
painful pause, the old man said:
She's lutte shy, but she's just old light.
ming after she gets acquainted. | told her she
might as we'll step 10 and make friends while
We are here. 1t you ever come our way we'd
like to have you stop.
II shall be glad to, replied the lawyer, and
they weut oul tu drop III on The city attorney
lie was out, but the clerk received them with
a bland smile which went right to the old mans
heart
folks all we?" inquired the husband as
he shook hands, and then turning and bow:ng
he said:
My wife, mister You can see tor your
self he's little shy, but it'll wear off bime.
BY"
Come to see the City Hal2" inquired the
clerk.
We're 90 our wedding tower around,
replied the old man. Married Sunday
night, and | thought I'd take her arouod
eetle afore we settle down. Lucy's a
powerful good girl, stranger, and she's
cream and sugar on keeping house. You
don't find no dirt 10 the corners, and 10 cord
Wood under the bed. It's case of luv from
the start. "I.call her 'darliug' and she calls
me dear hubby, and I'd lay my life down for
her as quick rs a wink. F"
About four o'clock the same couple were
Seen at the Central depot waiting for train.
The bride sat on one of the old mans knees,
both his arms around her, and he was heard
TO say:
Il don't care gin what folks think-dou't
Ve Iuv !"