The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-12-03
. A WEDDING.

One day in early winter my husband re-
ceived summons 10 Burke's settlement, to
unite couple in the bonds Of wedlock. 1t
was especially mentioned that his wife
would be expected to stay all night and par
take Of the festivities
1t was twelve miles to the settlement, and
we reached the house Of the eXpectant
about noon. 4 dozen tow-haired children
were at the door awaiting our arrival. They
telegraphed the news Immediately.
"Marm marm here's the elder and his
woman They're nothing but folks. She's
got mans hat on and a turkeys wing IN
front of it; his nose is as crooked as a
squash
Alas for Mr. Morrson's aquiline nose, of
which he was little vain.
SAM" cried shrill voice from the in
terror of the cabin, run out and grab the
rooster, and I'll clap him into the pot Sal
you quit tie churn and sweep the floor.
Kick that corn-dodger under the bed. Bill,
you wipe that chair for the minister's wife,
and be .spry about it."
Farther remarks were cut short by our
entrance.
Mrs. Burke, in a calico short gown, blue
petticoat and bare feet, came forward, wip-
ing her face upon her apron.
How do you do, elderl. Howd'ye do,
marin! Must excuse my head; hadn't any
chance to comb it since last Sunday. Work
must be did, you know. Powerful sharp
air, amt it, Shoe, there! Bill, drive that
turkey out of the dough trough. Sal, take
the lady's things Situp by the fire marin,
take this hot corn-dodger into yer lap, its
as good as warming PAN
A fearful squall announced the execution
of the rooster, and shortly afterward he
was bouncing about in four quart kettle
hung over the fire. Sal returned to her
chum, but the extraordinary visitors must
have made her careless, for she upset the
concern, and buttermilk went swimming
over the floor.
Grab the ladle, Bill" cried Mrs. Burke
and help to dish it up. Take kcer--don't
put that snarl Of hair in it. Strange how
people will be so nasty Dick, do keep
your feet out of the buttermilk; 1t won't
be fit for the pigs when the butter gathers.
Drive that hen out, quick; she's picked up
a pound of butter already, There, Sal, do
try and churn a little more keerful Ifyou
are going to be spliced tomorrow, you
needn't run crazy about it."
"You dry up" remarked the bride elect,
humping away At the churn.
BY the time had got fairly warmed,
dinner was ready, and you may be sure |
did not injure myself by over eating.
Night came on early, and after social
chat about the events Of tomorrow, signi.
fed wish TO retire.
Sal lighted pitch knot, and climbed a
ladder in one corner Of the room. hest
tated.
''Come on" she cried, don't be afraid
Sam and Dick, and all the rest OF We, duel
yer heads or turn yer faces t'other wa,
while the elders wife goes up. Look on
for the loose boards, marin, and mind Of
you'll knock out your brains on that beam
Take kcer Of the hole where the chimney
comes through
Her warning came too late. | caught
my foot IN the end of board, stumbled
and fell headlong through what appeared
10 be an interminable space, but was only
TO the room | had just left, where / wa'
saved from destruction by Bill, who caught
me in his arms and stood me on my feet re
marking cody:
"What made you come that wayl w,
generally use the ladder"
i was duly commiserated, and at last 90
TO bed. The less said that night the better
Bill and Dick and the Others slept in the room
with us, and made the air vocal with -thei
snoring. fell asleep and dreamed | wa
just being shot from the muzzle Of coIum
bad, and was awakened by Mr.. Morrison
who informed me that il was morning.
The marriage was to take place befor
breakfast, and Sally was already clah il
her bridal robes when descended tn
ladder.
She was magnificent in a green Gallo
over crinoline fully four inches large
than the rest OF her apparel, white apro
with red strings, blue bookings, a yello,
neck ribbon and cotton gloves. Her hal
was fastened in a pug behind, and we
adorned with tall feathers of the defun,
rooster before mentioned.
When IL was announced that Lemu
Lord, the groom, was coming, Sally dive