The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-03
Mr.. Killwinning's Third We'd
sdi "a ding Day.

misunderstanding went the knock.
er at No. 3, Gillyhower Place; and
half dozen faces from the opposite
houses peeped over, and under, and
between the blinds, to catch a glimpse
Of Mr.. Kiliwinning, who was to be
married Tomorrow for the third time.
Quick 7 said Ellen (st No. 3's vis-a-
vis,) there's Mr.. Killwinnipg!'
Where P asked Kate, rushing over
her little bi other to the window.
"There-at his own door, beginning
ali eady to take off his coat,
How very ridiculous L exclaimed
Kate why does he do soi' s1ki g.
He is rather eccentric; it's only a
way he has, replied her sister,. "A
way TO show off his figure, his smarl
waistcoat, and his fine white linen all
at once, to admiring eyes like oursr
"a pretty figure to show OFF, laughed
Kate-'a little fussy fat man, with
Oh, how provokin9v continued she,
as the door closed onMr.Killwinning ;
whittier has ho r~..iahed 2
sInto the air, doubtless
% no. said Kate there he is in the
pulling up the blind
30 do come away from the window =
implored Ellen, lest he should see Us !;
and mamma would be so angry al our
rudeLess.'
They loung ladies retired from the
window.tO discuss the age. looks, and
circumstances of the bridegroom they
had inst eecn, together with the age,
looks and circumstances of the bride
whom they had never seen; and the
conclusion arrived at was, that he was
remarkably neat, good-humored-
looking little fat man, but Kate
thought, not at all desirable for hus-
band and that the fnancee must be
old and ugly, with a great deal OF
money-not at all interesting in q
wife.
5.Well,' said Kate, who was the more
severe of the two, i don't envy Mrs.
Killwinning 1 should like something
little more dashing and handsome
for my husband =
ut'And perhaps not be half so happy,
sensibly remarked Ellen. Il assure
you notwithstanding Mr.. Killwin-
ning's antiromantic appearance he can
be very agreeable, and have nc
doubt will make good husband
Make q good husband! tauntingly
echoed Kate, who, just returned from
Waiting sh aunt in large commercial
town, had conceived strange notione
Of tall young gentlemen with bushy
dark whiskers-poorMr. .Killingworth
nad none your ideas, Ellen, are al.
.says. so common place. 1t really
would be charitable to persuade aun'
to send you an Invitation for q short
time. that you might see little of the
world but then, who could keepChar
ley and Bob in order, hear them theil
lessons and mend their clothes, IN
your absence? Not l, I'm sure
Il have but little curiosity 10 sec tbs
world, as you call it,and am quite con
tented to remain where am replied
Ellen, SO long as l am serviceable t.
my little brothers, aud not entirely {
burden on poor mamma
well, l suppose you like thIs sort o
humdrum life, and aspire to the use
fuP more than the Ornamental. Oh
give me the exciting gaities of town
life-balls, plays, aud concerts In rapit
succession! You have no idea, Ellen
of the advantage OF brilliantly Light
cd, crowded room to a well dressed
woman it shows her of amazingly
her face all smiles and amiability, tn
men think her an angel; and, min
times out OF ten requesting RI her han,
for the next quadriile, is the prelud
to soliciting it for life.
why Kate, said Ellen, half amused
and yet little alarmed 1t her sister
enthusiastic manner, your animate,
description would make one believ
you were quite familiar with sue
scenes?'
sAlas, nor sighed Kate. 'Aun
once contrived TO send me with sonl
friends to fancy ball, attired as
gipsy-girl you may be sure my po,
erty and not nv will consented to 9