The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-03-14
CHURCH FAIRS.
How a Bashfll Young Man Was
Initiated at One.
Brooklrn Eagle.

Brooklyn Eagle.
1t was at church fair, and he had
come there st the special request OF bis
"cousin," who was at the head OF the
flower table. He eopened the door BASH
fully and stood, hat in hand, looking at
the brilliant scene before him, when q
young lady rushed up and grabbing him
by the arm saidi
'Oh, you must, you will take chance
in our cake. Come right over here This
way 499
Blushing % the roots Of his hair he
stammered out that 'really he didn't
have the pleasure of knowing"
"Oh, that's all. right" said the young
lady. "You'll know me better before
you leave. I'm one of the managers,
you under stand. Come. The cake will
all be taken il you don't hurry" and
she almost dragged him over to one OF
the middle tables. "There now, only
fifty cents slice, and you may get a real
gold ring. You had better take three or
four slices. 1t will increase your chances
you know"
"You're very good" he stammered
"But I'm not fond of cake--that is l
haven't any use for the ring-l-"
"Ah, that will be ever so nice," said
the young lady. "for now if you get the
ring you can give it back, and we'll put
it in another cake"
"Y.e.e-s," said the young man With
sickly smile. "To be sure, but"
"Oh, there isn't any but about it,"
said the young lady smiling sweetly.
'You know you promised"
"Promisedf"
"Well no, not exactly that; but you
will take just one slice ?" and she looked
her whole soul into his eyes.
"Well. | suppose
"To be sure. There is your cake,"
and he slipped great slice into the del
icately gloved hands as he handed her
dollar bill. "Oh, that is too Bice," add
ed the young lady as she plsstered an
other piece OF cake on top of the one
she had just given him. Il knew you
would take at least Two chances" and
his dollar bill disappeared across the Ia
BILE, and then she called to a companion !:
sOh, Miss Lsrkins, here is gentleman
who wishes to have bis fortune told"
"Oh, does hep Send him right over" !"
answered Miss Larkins.
81 beg your pardon, bat I am afraid
you are mistaken. don't remember
SAVING anvthino about"
"Oh, but you wili,' said the first young
lady tuggine at the youths arm "It's
for the good of the cause and you won't
refuse" and once more the beautiful
eyes looked snulfully into his. "Here
We are. Now take an envelope. Open
it There; you are going to be married
in q year. Isn't that Jolly? Seventy
/ f1ve cents, pfesse. fhis time the youth
was careful to hand out the exact
change.
"Oh, should just like to have my for
tune told. May p said the first young
LAZY.
"Of course you may, nv DEAR" said
Miss Larkins handing out one Of her en-
velopes "Oh. dear. you are going to
be married this year, too. Seven,y-fve
cents more, please" and the poor youth
came down with another dollar note.
"No change here, you know" added
Miss Larkius putting the greenback in
her pocket.
"Oh, come. let's try our weight" said
the first young lady once more tuggiog
at the bashful youths coat sleeve, and
before he knew where he was he found
himself standing on the platform OF the
scales. sOne hundred and thirtv-,wo,"
said the young lady. "Oh. how 1 should
like to be great heavy man like you"
and she jumped on the scales like bird.
"One hundred and eighteen Well, tha,
is light. One dollar, please"
"What p said the youth, zone dollar /!
Isn't that pretty steep1 mean, L"
sOh, but you k ow," said the young
lady, sit is for charity" and another
dollar was added to the treasury of the
fair.
81 think I shall have to go I have an
engagement at"
"Oh, but 6rst you must 5uv me bou.
qu.t for taking YOU all around," said the
oung lady. Right over here," and
they were soon in front of the flower
table. Here is just what / want" and
tie young lady pickei up basket OF
roses and Violets. ''Seven dollars,
please"
"Oh, Jack. is that your" cried the
poor youths. "cousin" from hehind the
flower counter, sand buying flowers for
Miss Giggle, too Oh, shall be terri
bly, jealous unless you buy me basket
and she picked up an elaborate affair
Twelve dollars. please, jack" and the
youth put down the money, looking ter
ribly confused and as though he didn'l
know whether TO make bolt for the
door or give up all hope and settle do vi
in despair"
you'll excuse me, ladies. "he STAN
mered, shut must GO. have"
"Here, let ne pin this in your button
hole," interrupted his cousin" FIFTY
cents, please" and then tue yoath brok'
away and made straight line for The
: door.
, swell, if ever / visit another fair msy
l be-d-d! he calculated as he counted
over his cash to see il he had the Ca
: fare to ride home.
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