The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-02
VOLUME 4.

have said so four times. SUPP ose there
is nothing go very extraordinary in or
dering blue coa,?"
40, dear, no." said Mr.. Snipem, rub
bing his hands.
"well, then, if like to wear black,
blue, red, yellow, or green coat. it's
nothing TO you if pay for it, is it?"
asked Mr.. Boobies, slightly irritated.
Mr.. Snipem gave an apologetic wave
of the hand.
"Well, then, send it home this week
and don't disappoint me. Good morn
ing"
When Mr.. snipem's customer bad de-
parted, he went into bis workshop, and
blew up his men, simply because Gus
toner had given an unusual order, and
he wanted to relieve his mind.
Mr. Boobies left off shaving his upper
lip, consequently, in about fortnight.
it assumed the appearance of cheap
tooth brush. Mr. Bobbles, to add grace
and dignity to his carriage, determined
to learn dancing, and joined we'll
known school for that purpose.
o, vain Boobies! Tender. hearted
spoony Boobies.
A grand ball was about to lake place
at Mr.. Bobbles' school. All the pupils
we're invited, and they had invited
number of their friends. It was to be
the grand affair of the season, and the
friend of any pupil could be invited by
the payment of one dollar.
Mr.. Bobbles was invited. Mr.. Bobbles
had made great progress in the art OF
dancing; be could dance polka and the
schottiscbe and could get through
quadrilie very creditably by being told
what to do at the commencement of ev-
cry set.
The evening of the ball came at last.
Mr.. Bobbles was gorgeously arrayed; be
had on blue dress coat, with white sat-
in facings;a fancy waistcoat, with gold
vine running about all over it; fancy
shirt front, so fanciful that it would be-
wilder any person who endeavored to
find out the pattern; patent leather
boots, that hurt his corns exceedingly,
but he bore it like martyr, and white
kid gloves.
/ assure you, Mr.. Boobies "get upT'
was tremendous.
The master of ceremonies introduced
Mr.. Bobbles to Mrs. Gleeson.
"Will you allow me the pleasure OF
your hand for the next polka?" asked
Mr.. Boobies.
Mrs. Gleeson was not handsome, bu,
she was exceedingly pretty; she had a
finely formed face, and such lovely hair
and eyes. while her laugh--she had such
a charming little laugh and it captivat.
ed fellow Immediately.
Mr.. Bobbles danced with Mrs. Glee.
son, and he was SO charmed that he took
her into supper. They got remarkably
confidential over supper; che told Mr.
Boobies she was widow; Mr.. Boobies
told her he was bachelor, and they
both laughed. ...
All, that winning laugh! Take care
take carel there-there it goes! knew
how it would be, Bobbles, you've los
your heart.
When the ball was over, Mr.. Bobble
hired carriage, and saw Mrs. Gleesol
to her home on the east side of the town
He took her hand at parting, and givint
il gentle squeeze, said
, "You will allow me to call upon yor
. to morrow"
"If were to say no, what them" ask
ed Mrs. Gleeson, playfully.
"Then / should be the most miserabl
Of men,"
"Flattery."
"No Aattery, only the honest truth"
Bravo, Boobies! your re improving.
"Well, then, you may, Good night.
;, "Good night" and Boobies went HON
in an extraordinary state of mind.
Mr.. Boobies called on Mrs. Gleeso
the following day, with fine bouque
', and was made happy by her smiling o
him. Things went on in this way fc
= some time, Bobbles calling upon ht
every day, and occasionally enjoying
: tete-a-tete supper with her.
Bobbles had made her any number
- presents, from a silver thimble to gol
=, watch, and from a spool of cotton to
- cashmere shawl. She smiled upon hi
and he was happy.
One day Bobbles called upon her Il
" had his mustache very carefully dye
y for the occasion) and found her recli
y ing on the sofa, reading the last ne
novel.
= :, Bobbles sat down beside her, took b
IN delicate little hand in his fudgy pa
and said:
= "Julia, l love you; you are the Oh
" woman that can make me happy. W
you marry me?" And Mr.. Bobbl
" dropped on one knee, and placed o
hand upon his heart.
!. 80, Mr.. Bobbles, this is so sudder
- said Mrs. Gleeson, simpering.
- 30, Julia say that you love me; plea
" do" continued Mr.. Boobies.
"Pray rise. Mr.. Bobbles; if any G
~, should come in" said Mrs. Glees'
~ knowing very we'll that no one would
likely to come in.
- 81 will not rise till you answer M
a. said Mr.. Bobbles, passionately,
Julia! take julius to your heart, a
- make him happy"
I, Julia took her Julius to her heart, a
- then fixed the wedding day at an ca
date.
NJ, About week before the nuptial kl
was TO be tied Bobbles arranged I
they should have quiet little sup
en' together at Mrs. Gleeson's apartmel
,Of' Mr.. Bobbles provided the supper, an
o'y very nice supper twas, too, with ont
two bottles of choice wine to wasf
irs' down. The supper was on the table,
re- Mr.. Rabbles, who had taken his g.
re- was waiting for the appearance of n
eiy' Gleeson who had Just retired to