The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-17

ihcfcil out VI NO btHtticti loho1-nc
said: ..Let 'eni have their fun. I'll
show EN- joke yet thatll make 'em
laugh on the other side Of the
mouth"
Well. II was now within week OF
Christmas Invitations TO the we'd
ding had been sent out with the re-
quest that the recipients DO nj Miss
Perkins Aunt Betsy's residence 1t
o clock of that day to witness the GER
emonv.
II was conventional gathering OF
village socle.y that met there that day.
Even the gossIps who had been most
industrious In crticising Peter Potter
were there. Tic Rev. Philip Thomp-
son arrived few moments before the
appointed hour--he was to he the mas
ter OF ceremonies--n when the old
clock struck 3 there was only one alb
scntee. Miss Polly Perkins. prettily
attired in white silk, white kids,
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 emit
tied TO the nickname OF Peter Change
about" Now i renew my bet of
watermelon 10 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-
vctsalion with a long-haired. bushy-
whiskered and heavily mustached gem
tleman had been interrupted by
them.
Its too bad--too bad" returned
the lawyer. but here Mr.. Jackson.
lot me introduce you 10 my friend,
Max Splcller."
The bushy- whiskercd man and the
postmaster shook hands aud then the
three entered into a whispered CONVEX
sation abou: Peter Potters non-ap-
pearance.
''Ile vas goot ia low, Jump" quer-
led Mr. Spieller.
''Oh. YES. Peters good enough fell
low" said Mr.. Jackson, "but you see
lac has always been very changeable
man--shifting from one idea TO an-
other about as lively ms iea-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 looked over
toward the bride that was-to-have-
been. and then turning TO Mr.. Spieler
aud Lawyer Kent he said. laying his
hand upon Mr.. Spieller's shoulder. 'I'
pity that girl"
HE vos Won praciikeel SMOKER. nm.
mein-heerp Dot mustn't hat matt i'm
n very funny failow. Jump" said the
man with the bushy whiskers.
''Yes YOU can bet he was; and"
At that instant the attention of tho
three was diverted to group OF young
women who had surrounded Miss Per-
kins and were mingling expressions OF
sympathy for her with their denuncia-
tions OF her delinquent betrothed.
Polly's face was buried in Aunt Bety's
lap. and she seemed 60 be weeping.
'Mishter Kent will you aoquaint-
ance me make init dot meenisterP"
said MIR. Spieller
Certainly. with pleasure" said the
lawyer. and the acquaintance was
made.
Mr.. Speller took the Rev. Mr..
Thompson's arm and led him to cor
ner. whore the two for several minutes
no.I - whispered conversation. Then
tho guests nearly an hour had now
passed-were preparing TO take their
leave.
Ladies' and gentlemen" said Law
yer Kent. "as 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
cd something in Lawyer Kents ear.
and the lawyer then said something in
a low tone to the dominic.
"Mlshter Shackson. said Mr.. Spell
ler. addressing the Postmaster. al will
take dot pet about dot vatermillion
und dot punkin' seed"
"But you'll lose. sure. said Mr..
Jackson.
we'll. den loose dots ALL" said
MIR. Spieller. 'und pet you dot boss
| got In dot tavern staple against Won
tollar dot Mishtcr Potter Will we here
--umP'
"woll. I'll go you. said the Post
master.
.YawP und before desc vltnessesP"
asked MIR. Spiellcr.
Sure" answered Mr.. jackson.
There was at this moment n little
furry among the guests. during which
MIR. Speller approached Polly and
said. "Miss Perkins. will ou shpeak NIT
me In dot hallway Won minuteP
With her handkerchief TO her eyes.
Polly arose aud accompanied the gem
tleman TO the ball
Its worked splenddly. Polly,
dear" he said. sand / reckon I've