Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-03-13

less Tor she upset the concern, and but
ter and buttermilk went swimming over
the floor.
Grab the ladle. Bill !" cried Mrs.
Burke. and help dip it up. Take keer.
don't put that snarl Of hair in. Strange
how folks viii be nasty. Dick. do keep
your feet out Of the buttermilk-it won't
be fit for the pigs to eat when the but
ter's gathered. Drive that hen cut
quiek-she's picked up pound of but
ter aTeady. There. Sal. do try and
ehurn little more keerful. If you are
a gwine to be spliced ter-mOrrer yOu
needn't run crazy about it"
I'D advise you to dry up, - remark
ed the bride elect humping away at the
ehurn.
By the time had got fairly thorned.
dinner was ready; and you may be sure
| did not injure myself by overeating.
Night came on early. and after a So
eial chat about the event Of the morrow,
| signi6ed my desire to retire
Sal lighted a pitch knot. and began
climbing > ladder in one corner of the
room. | hesitatei.
Come on, Don't be afeared - cried
she sam. and Bill. and Dick. and
all the rest Of We, duck 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
that beam. Take keer of the hole where
the chimney comes through. and"
Her warning came too late 1 caught
my foot in the end Of board. stumbled
and fell headlong through what appear
ed TO be interminable space; but it was
only to the rOOm l had just left, where
l was saved from destruction by Bill.
who caught me in his arms and set NE
on my teet, renarking, eOOlly:
What made you come that way /?
We glnerally use the ladder
was duly eOmmiserated. 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. 1 fell asleep, and dreamed 1
was just being fired from the muzzle of
a Columbiad. and was awakened BY Mr..
Morrison. who informed me that it was
morning.
The marriage was to take place before
breakfast and Sally was already ~l-S =
her bridal robes when ] descended the
ladder.
She was magnificent in q green calico
gown. white apron and red strings
blue stockings. a yellow neck-tie. and
white cotton gloves. Her reddish hair
was fastened in pug behind, and well
adorned with the tail-feathers Of the de-
funct rooster before mentioned.
When it was announced that Lem
Lord, the groom, was coming Sally diyed
behind eoverlet, which had been hung
across one corner Of the room to conceal
sundry pots and kettles. and refused ID
come forth. Mr.. Lord lifted one corner
of the curtain and peeped in. but quick,
7 iy retreated with a pan following Gloss
behind. and few sharp words from Sal
ly. advising him to mind his own busi
ness
Lemuel was dressed in blue, witt
bright buttons The entire suit haC
been made for his grandfather on . sim
liar occasion His hair was well greas
ed with talloE. and his huge feet encas
ed in sheep-skin pumps.
Very soon the company began to gath
er. and in half an hour the room va
filed.
Now, Elder" cried the bridegroom
drive ahead 1 want it done up short
/ I'm able to pay for the job; do yer best
Come. Father Burke. trot out yer gal >
But Sally refused to be trotted. Sh
would Be married where she was or no
al all. We argued and eoa1ed. but sh
was firm and it was finally conclude
to let her have her own way.
Mr.. Morrison stood up. the happ
couple joined hands through rent i
the cOverlet and the ceremony prooeed
ed Just as Mr. Morrison was askin
Lemuel. "Will you have this woman
et.." down came the eOEerlet. envelOl
ing bride. groom and pastor, and fIlin
J the house with dust Dick had been U
in the loft. and cut the string whie
held it
! Mr.. Msrrlson craEled cut, LOOKING d
cidedly sheepish and Sally was oblige
to Be married openly To the mOmel
: tOus question. Lenuel responded. Il
Be shure-What else did | come be
: for ?" and Sally replied, "Yaas. if u
: must know"
: Salute your bride" said Mr. MOrr
: son. when all was over.
. I'm reddy to do anything reasonabl
{ Elder" said Lemuel. "but skin ne. If
: know about that air. Jest show me hO
: and I'll do IT, If It kills ne"
Z Ny husband drew back Dervously
but Sally advanced, threw her an
| around bis neck. and gave him X
that made the very windows elatter.