The Arizona sentinel., 1888-02-11

1 with bow of crimson ribbon at tho throat Her dark hair in natura curls was tied back with a marrow ribbon of the same color, and al. together she was quite a presentablt bride.
 Shortly after two neighboring bache. lors came in, then MT. Roland Hicks and Silas Long, with their wives, say ing they had been invited by MT. Horn in the morning. The bride be. ing in readiness, the guests assembled, the man of law in waiting, and the supper prepared. we were all anxiety for the coming of the bridegroom, fol like tho man who was to be hung, 'there could be nothing done until he got there" MT. Hicks proposed that one of the young men present shoul II take the place of the tardy MT. Horn, but Ella said rather testify: d promised Myers I'd have i'm an I'm goin' to doit. Don't know them other fellows"
 The "boys' for some cause did not insist and MT. Hicks. after saying grumblingly, "You boys wouldn't keer a continental ef feller'd starye to .death," relasped into mournful silence.
 Ella took her station at the door to listen for the absent ones. After few moments she said. anxiously:
 'Tm afeared the wolves have ct Myers up, ain't you, Mis- Finch?"
 'They might, Ireplied, but it would be hard on the wolves"
 Myers aint anr wuss'en your man," she snapped. and turned away in wrath to await his return.
 It was eleven o'clock and we were on the verge of desperation. when we heard the welcome sound of approach ing wheels. As they pauseI at the door Ella sprang out to meet the ob- ject of her affections, crying. between sobs: "Myers. they've been plaguin' me an I'm jist as mad as lean be-"
 Wal, we'll jist go to Hutch'son an git married tomorrow, returned the bridegroom.
 No we won't, neither" she replied, ''we've got ready an We ain't goin' to fool round bout it.
 Then ye needent be bawrin' round bout 'em develin' ye eff we do."
 Whose bawlin'. I'd like 10 know?' and there was not trace of tears in her voice. You shet your jawin'; ye can't boss me; jest come along an git yer clean shirt, an go to yer dugout an change. Hurry up. too; it's after 'leven O clock an supper .gittin' cold. "
 Mr. Horn obeyed in a way that spoke volumes for the future. and in a short time appeared arrayed for his bridal
 Law sakes!' said the lady, as they were about to take their places on the floor ''ef they hain't button offcn your wristban'. Lemme pin it
 They paused while she did so; then they turned. facing the justice, and she said: "Go ahead; we're ready"
 MT. Mason cleared his throat, looked solemn and began:
 Hold up yer right hand an swar to tell the truth, the whole truth an nuthin' but the truth, so help you God"
 That is not the marriage cere- mony," said his wife. who sat near him.
 He looked helplessly around, and, after clearing his throat again, he made another attempt
 ''Know all men by these presents, that T'-
 Stop that nonscnse," interposed Mr. Long.
 Silence in the court" commanded Mr. Mason, looking severely at the offender.
 Then turning again to the waiting couple, he began:
 This is to certify that I, John Mason, of Reno County, Kas., justice of the peace in and for Haven town ship"-
 "Oh. you're off yer kowbirl, squire" said Mir. Hicks, from his corner, fol- lowing up his words with a hearty laugh.
 Shet up, or I'll fine Ye for con- tempt of court then again facing the pair:
 You are hereby notified that you, Myers Horn, an you, too. Ella Free mat, are called before me to-to-eh .up'-
 ''Swamped again." This from MT. Foster, one of the young men present. I
 Well doggon it, Sallie, what did the feller say when we joined hands?"
 Do you take this woman you hold by the right hand to bel began Mrs, Mason. .'That'I do Sallie, I | mind now-Myers Horn, do you take dhis woman you hold by the right | hand to be yer lawful-that is yer well, hang it. do you want to marry er?"
 Yes, Ido," replies MT. Horn.
 Are yer sure ye love er?''
 ''Yes, I do."
 An ye won't come no sneak game, | but use Ter as we'll as ye can?"
 "Yes, will"
 "An' you, Ella Freeman, do you wan to marry this feller yer hangin' 1 m to2'i