The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-06
THE COURSE OF LOVE.


The course of true love-or any other love,
for that matter-never did and probably never
will run smoothly. There is always fly in
the ointment, which, while not particularly
detracting from the value of the ointment as
remedial agent, renders it practically un-
merchantable until the fly is removed and the
fact forgotten. Take the case of William
Crooks, of Greenpoint L. L He had for
months been keeping company with Jennie
Hughes, and every indication pointed to an
early marriage and bliss without stint The
other night he sauntered around to the house
as usual, and had the pleasure of MAX
ing the acquaintance of Miss Jennie's
brother. In all probability their converse
ton turned to politics; at any rate they be-
came involved in quarrel, resulting in
rough-and- tumble fight During the struggle
the brother managed to bite off Crooks's left
ear, greatly to his Disagreement and dismay.
broken; for what tender-hearted, beautiful
girl would want to ally herself with man
with one ear in the gravel No. William
must give her up, and his dream of bliss goes
into falling market already overstocked and
with no bottom in sight Ear this he has
doubtless received his release.
Then there is bachelor John Krimall of
Circleville, 0. He had been suing for the
hand of Miss Annie May, and up to one short
week age all seemed fair and lovely; the two
almost swooned in their bliss and were too
happy for any use. But somebody had to
jogge loves elbow, and their cup of bliss was
made to spill much of it's precious contents.
In fact, it was completely reversed. They
had progressed to the very confines of matri-
mony, but on the eve of the day that was to
make them one the bride hied herself to the
great West, and the groom fed to
the attractions of the great show
at New Orleans. All this because
Miss Annie had two beaus to her string. The
second was Fred Moore, cashier of the bank
at Kingston, and he, realizing the necessity of
having Annie for his own particular COM
forter, plunged into the contest about week
ago, determined to win her if desperate wooing
could do it. He succeeded so we'll that the
tickle maiden cast John over in favor of the
more ardent Fred. 1t is said that mamma
favors the former sutton, but it is evident that
Fred has the advantage, and that Annie will
some day be Annie Moore-provided that
some other man does not appear on the scene.
In Indiana it is different Near Muncie the
conditions are reversed, and, instead of two
suitors, there are two girls leaning upon the
affections of one and the same young man.
He bore up under the strain so well that both
chung to him, despite the fact that the exist
ence of the other was known. The happy
swain, doubtless, swan in fgurative sea of
bliss for quite awhile. But the turn in his
lane came when his dear ones could endure the
agony no longer. Spectators say that it be-
came evident that May Smith finally got the
advantage over her rival, Nettie Reynolds.
This was more than the latter
could stand. So long as she felt that chances
were equal she was content, OF, at least maiu-
tanned a state of peace, though doubtless ready
for hostilities. When May began to take
more than her share of the affections of Peters
for that is his name-she laid in ambush for
her, and proceeded to disfgure her with
slung- shot, and possibly would have killed
her but for timely interference. The Indiana
plan, while severe on the fair sex, gives to
down. rodden man something like fair show,
and relieves him Of that fear that intimidates
so many, and thus retards matrimony.