National Republican., 1882-07-08
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THE MONTH OF JULY.

"Can come in ?' asked young lady yesterday
afternoon 8s she opened the door of the editorial
room.
~ suppose you can," replied the horse reporter,
unless you have been suddenly stricken with
paralysis or some other disease that prevents you
putting one foot in front of the other. You will
have to let go of that door knob first though"
Encouraged by this kindly greeting the yonng
lady entered the room and seated hersclf
81 want some advice" she said, but hardly
know"-and here the young lady Dlushed vio-
lently and began regarding the hoor with great
attention,
ITS about getting married, isn't it?' asked the
horse reporter.
Yes, Sir" replied the girl.
~ thought SO. The hesitating, don't-know-
whether l. had. better buy ice
with. money lock & on y9nr !Sn eonntenance told
case?"
We'll" said the young lady, 81 am engaged to
IL supposed it was man." said the horse re-
porter. "Go ahead.'
",And he says. she continued, "that we ought
to be married right away. Do you think July is
good month for weddings?"
"There is no doubt about July being the boss
because we most always have regular old honey.
| moon weather then, so that everything seems TO
jbe right in with the occasion-a sort OF beautiful
unison Of nature and thought. DO you catch OH 2"
The young lady inclined her head.
you see in July" resumed the adherent of
rst blossoms Of the early snm@mef-6eautifal @ % har
bingers of the wealth of bud and bloom that is TO
come-are trembling on their stalks; the birds are
| singing as il in very gee from every branch and
bough; the perfect light of the turquoise tinted
sky Is reflected from an air that is as pure and
| balmy as the breath of q perfumei houri from
| Ctrcassia, while the newly -plowed fields, fresh
| kissed by the dews of heaven and warmed by the
kindly rays OF the sun, are holding within the
bosom OF the earth the many seeds that ere
another month shall have come and gone
will spring up TO life and light, growing
stronger and more perfect with every glad
some day, until IN autumn, when the
FROST are being transformed into ell the vivid hues
that tell so eloquently the story of Natures Won
erous handiwork, and the very earth shall laugh
| in the golden glory of an abundant harvest What
time than this could be more fit for young hearts
| to plight willing troth-hearts strong in love
that shall never know surcease or change, that
| shall be more steadfast and trusting with every
hour until when the autumn of life is reached the
strong, wlful passion of youth becomes ripened,
tender, holy affection that is beautiful beyond
compare It is when the tresses that were once
brown are 1ecked with gray; when the cheeks
once peachy and dimpled are marked by
the furrows that grief and care have made;
when, the eyes that in the days agone
love of a truly happy married life should be
crowned with the halo of tranquil existence thai
knows no sorrow or care. Yes, my bonny lass, you
should get married in July. GO to him who ha.
ftuition Of his hopes has come at last. Seek Will
him some ivy-crowned chapel, and there, annie
tie solemn hush that so well befs the occasion
let mitred bishop make you one."
| "Thanks," said the young lady. GOOD day."
$50 long" replied the horse reporter.
As the girl departed man entered the room
az am thinking Of taking fishing trip" he said
"and wanted TO inquire in what month sucker
bite the best"
July" promptly replied the horse reporter