Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-11-09
IT was a conventional gather ng OF

IL was convent onal gather ng OF
village socie v that met there that day.
Even the gossips who had been most
industrious in or ticising Peter Potter
were there. The Rev. Philip Thomp-
son arrived a few moments before the
appointed hour-he was to be the mas
ter of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT when the old
clock struck there was only one alb
scntec. Miss Polly Perkins. prettily
attired in white silk, white kids, a
white tulle veil and orange blossoms,
was standing by window in close
conversation with Aunt Betsy. Ten
minutes passed. and then low whisper
ings was heard from knots of guests in
the parlor.
Il told You So" said Postmaster
Jackson. peter Potter is still enti-
tied to the nickname of Peter Chan sc.
about" Now l renew my bet of a
watermelon 10 n pumpkin seed that
Peter don't be here. He's most cru.
ely Tilted Polly Perkins. you bet.
These remarks were addressed to
young Lawyer Tom Kent. whose con.
versalion with long haired bushy-
whiskered and heavily mustached gen.
| tleman had been interrupted by
them.
Its too bad-too bad" returned
the lawyer. but here. Mr.. Jackson,
let me introduce you to my friend.
Max Spieller"
The bushy. whiskercd man and the
postmaster shook hands. aud then the
three entered into whispered CONVEX
sation abou. Peter Potters non-ap-
pearance
''l1e vas goot ia low, Jump" quer-
led Mr.. Spieller.
"Oh. yes. Peters good enough fell
low" said Mr.. Jackson, "but you see
he has always been "A very changeable
man-shifting from one idea TO an
other about as lively as flea-and he
has long been considered the boss
practical joker of this town. reckon
that this is one OF his jokes" saying
which the Postmaster locked over
toward the bride that was-to- have
been. and then turning to Mr.. Spieller
and Lawyer Kent he said. laying his
hand upon Mr.. Spieller's shoulder. IL
| pity that girl"
He vos Won praciikeel smoker, INN.
mein. heer? Dot mustn't hat matt i'm
a very funny faillOw. um?" said the
man with the husky whiskers.
Eyes YOU can bet he was; and"
At that instant the attention Of the
three was diverted TO "A group of young
women who had surrounded Miss Per-
sins and were mingling expressions Of
sympathy for her with their denunca-
tons of her delinquent betrothed.
! Polly's face was buried in Aunt Betty s
! lap. and she seemed to be weeping.
i.l,, vii .f,,t
ance me make NIT dot meenIster?"
said Mr.. Spieller.
Certainly, with pleasure" said the
| lawyer, and the acquaintance was
made.
Mr.. Speller took the Rev. Mr.
Thompson arm and led him to COR
ner. where the two for several minutes
held whispered conversation. Then
the guests nearly an hour had now
| passed-were preparing to take their
leave.
Ladies and gentlemen" said Law
yer Kent. las the friend and legal adj
wiser Of Peter Potter, permit me 10 re-
quest YOU TO remain little longer.
! He may have been unavoidably detain-
ed. YOU see. ;"
1t this moment Mr.. Spieller whisper
ed something in Lawyer Kent's ear.
and the lawyer then said someth no in
a low tone 10 the dominic. -.
'Mishter Shackson. said Mr. Spell
Ter. addressing the Postmaster. 81 will
! take dot pet about dot yatermillion
und dot punk n seed"
"But you'll lose, sure. said MIR.
Jackson.
We'll, den loose-dots ALL" said
Mr.. Spieller. ''und pet you dot boss
got in dot tavern staple against Won
/ tollar dot M.shter Potter II we here
lump
"Wel, I'll go you, said the Post
master.
"Yaw? und pefore desc vitnesses?"
asked Mr.. Spiellcr.
Sure answered Mr.. Jackson.
There was at this moment a little
furry among the guests. during which
Mr. Spe.ller approached Polly and
said. "Miss Perkins, will on shpeak NIT
me in dot hallway Won minute?'
With her handkerchief TO her ewes,
Polly arose AMI accompanied the gen
tleman 10 the hall
Its worked splend div. Polly,
dear" he said. land / reckon I've
taught EN- Il cool lesson. There
now and he tore off his long hair
aud busby whiskers and gave her Il
kiss that but for the noise made by the
busy tongues in the parlor might have
been heard there.
The next moment Miss Polly Perkins
returned to the company leaning on
the arm of Peter Potter who was gen
teelly atlrel in dress suit. and IN
every respect looked like becoming
and happy bridegroom. The guests
were struck dumb with amazsment
which was greatly heightened when
when Peter placed his hand in that of
Rev. Tompson aud said:
viii you pc good enough to make
Won OF us two-nein, nein, | means
will Won make us two into von-umr'
"Well. the ceremony was soon over,
and Il right jolly wedding feast follow.
ei. and when the company separated
the happy bridegroom said. rs part
inc remark to Postmaster Jack SOM
'Dot vos vOt great practikeeli shoke