The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1881-10-11

result. What these gentle men, polished
as they we're, could see in either OF these
ladies to admire 1-could not conjecture.
They were not wealthy nor handsome
But ! surmised that their objects were
not landahle, and On one occasion at
tempted to hint to Miss Short nv con-
ceptlon OF their characters; but shere
pelled my insinuation with such indigna-
,ion and seorn, and asserted her ability
to be her own Judge OF hercompany,
that / determined now TO let things
shape their own course and keep still.
The girls seemed never to grow tired
Of praising their respective gallants No
body was comparable with their Harry
and Gus. They we're together nearly all
the time at balls, parties, and other So
cial gatherings. 1t would have done
your heart good to have seen the look
Of proud satisfaction that liz up the face
Of Miss Short as she sauntered down
the avenue, leaning gracefully on the
arm OF her gallant Harry Likeeis
Miss Stout expressed the same feelings
OF triumph when escorted by ''her noble
Gus." ta' y sfii 'sa ~
They utterly secuted their old friends,
and With blank and impudeut stare,
opinei by them fashionable, they would
meet and pass by those with whom they
were formerly on terms Of intimacy and
friendship. No! they had high-bred,
wealthy lovers, the envy of all the young
ladies Of the place, and what cared they
now for their former associates and
fliends
"My Harry didn't like them" she said
tossing her head back with a saucy
frown, sand Why should she associate
with those that were disagreeable to
him ?" = 2
E OF course such naughty and foolish
airs soon estranged them from nearly ell
their old friends. Three months had
elapsed since they FIRST met, and it was
given out that they we're both engaged
to their respective gallants. Yes, the
girls had brought "t6eir Harry aud Gus
to their feet, and they had "condescend-
ed" to become theirs. Their wedding
day, for they we're both to be married at
the same time, was Fixed some three
months ahead. The girls we're now very
busy getting their dresses, etc, ready
FOR the grand event. Their faces were
now lie mp with'a more triumphant ex-
pression than ever, and the look OF cold
disdain which they threw upon their less
fortunate friends evinced the feelings of
pride and hauehtiness which seemed
nearly to overwhelm them. zas
at Is said .pride shall have q fall"
Certainly. pride 80 suddenly developed
and unfo1nded could not escape The
spirits OF the engaged grew higher as
each day rolled away. They chatted
merrily Of the bright future that opened
before them. where all was bright and
clear. aud the sun ever shoneidhdimmed
by . passing cloud. Miss Stout seemed
exuberant in spite Of her obesity, for to
tell the truth she grew heavier and flesh
iera every day. She consuIted her ply
sicians aud implored his aid to stop her
increasing weight; but it was OF no
avail. Science was outgeneral.ed in her
case. She wadiled about now like a
dame of fifty wears OF age, carrying more
than it seemed possible {
Bat. cher Gus" .cousoled, her. He said
he. didn't mind that: he loved her. fat
and all. So why shouldn't she be con-
tenti Speaking confdentislly, the men
had dubbed. her by the unromantic name
Of ..Fatty.,, ....
Az last the eveutful day had arrived
and il was with a thrill of genuine iny
that Miss Small opened her ewes and be-
held the great lumiuary Of dsy diffasing
it's rays upon the earth, and ileto okening !,
as, it we're. a happy omen that her, lie
vould be, AZ unclouded and
bright a. that day, The ceremony VAS
to take place in q miniature grove that
stood, on some distance from the house,
and which had been decorated so as to
resemble. some fairy abode. .A.neatly
shaded. .alcove stood atone end Of tae
grove. and It was here they were to be
united Ry the minister The girls had
deter minsd that, theirs should be Che
mos. snIendid' wedding that had vet q.
ken place n their 10 town: aud certainly 10
artistic. Decorations, nuojacspt display
Of silks, satins, and jewelry, and lavish
expenditure Of money, they certainly
took the lead. Ihsvsrea.on to believe
that It .baukrupted the house for mouths
aftervard The ceremony was to take
place at two O'clock as'a,ss 2 s.
"A AT / o'clock the oroge was filed bv
the ,puests that had been invited. and
the nath heteeen that and the konae.
literally covered with flowers, Was lined
with M 4 steady iniux of people L vas
!. sc.ns ~ oauaty, and haapty th.t the.
town kad newer hefore' Witnessed a
hand hidden away in the recesses Of tie
trees discoursed thrilling music to the
waiting guests. !, The brides elect toilets
we're now completed, and, enveloped Ia
their msesiauent troussesua that had
,hsen their, study for. the past three
months. anil surrounded hy merry
bridesmaids, they we're waiting the COR
mo 4 - of their betrothed cavaliers. They,