Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1875-06-10
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on his arm. lie had on an old~fash
toned black coat, with double row Of
buttons up and down, Greeley plug
hat, new buckskin gloves, and a severe
attempt had been made to get up
'shine" on his cowhide boots. The
girl had gay ribbons on her hat, blue
shawl, green kids, and white dress
on, and the two attracted attention at
once. No enc had an idea that they
were husband and wife until the old
man stopped a passing policeman and
said:
"My wife. mister. Just got mar
ried Sunday, and we want to look
around the courthouse little.
She reached out and "shook" with
the officer, and the old man looked
pleased as he said:
"Didn't I tell you, Lucy, that folks
in Detroit would all notice youa You
didn't do so bad when you married the
old man, Ell p
$50 you have just entered the state
of matrimony, have you?" asked the
police officer.
II don't know anything about your
matrimon," answered the OLD chap, "but
know we've just been married, and
I'm the happiest old suuhower in the
States - eh, Lucy?"
''Marrled for love, [ supposc?" quer~
led the officer.
'Luv, and nothing else" replied the
old mar. Il was struck with her
she with me, and we spliced. I'm
gettin a leetle old, and I 'spose III
make baby uf her; but Lucy's a good
girl. She can pnt on style with any,
body, or she can flop mop around as
good as any woman in America. She
feels little shy, and thought I'd in.
troduce her to some Of the big bugs
l am bound she shall go in the best
society CT none"
The officer sent them down the hall
to the Mayors office The bride hung
back, but the old man passed his arm
ground her and said,
"Come along, Lucy, you've got
heaps of expensive buds on. You are
handsome, and I'll risk you along with
anybody in Detroit !"
AS they entered the Mayors office
the clerk came forward and asked what
was wanted, and being told that they
would like to see his Honor, they were
informed that the gentleman was
out.
ooh, well, it don't make any great
difference said the old man. '.This
is my wife, mister-just got mar
ried.
''Happy to congratulate you" said
the clerk as he shook hands.
"She's leetle shy" continued the
old man p;nching his wife's ear, "but
that's the way with EN- all. Lucys a
mighty good girl, and she worked out
at two dollars per week and bought
all her wedding buds. Say to the
Mayor that we called: wish he had
| been here.
They went out and wandered about
for a while, the old man keeping his
arm around her, and finally they
entered the city clerks office. A law
yer happened to be standing near the
door, and walking up to him the old
man said:
"11ister, my wife. Looking around
little and thought I'd drop in and in-
troduce her"
The bride aud lawyer shook hands,
the lawyer wondering what it all meant
and after a painful pause, the cid man
said:
"She's little shy, but she's just old
| lightning after she gets acquainted. l
told her she might as well step IN and
make friends while we are here. Ifl
you eyer come our way we'd like TO
have you stop"
Il shall be glad to, replied the law
yer, and they went out to drop in on
the city attorney. He was out, but the
clerk received them with bland smile
which went right to the old mans
heart.
"Folks are well ?" inquired the hus
band as he shook hands, and then turn
ing and bowling he said:
"My wife, mister. You can see for
yourself she's a little shy, but it'll wear
off bi me by
Come to see the City Hall ?" inquir
ed the clerk.
"We're on our wedding tower
around, replied the old man. "Mar-
ried Sunday night, and I thought Ia |
take her around leetle afore we settle
down. Lucy's powerful good girl, |
stranger, and she's cream and sugar on
keeping house. You don't find no dirt |
in the corners, and no coldwood un
der the bed. It's case of luv from
the start. II call her darling and she