The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-13

said Mr.. Jackson. "bnt ron SEQ no has al
ways been very changeable man--shift
ing from one idea to another about a
lively "a fea-and he has long been con
sidered the boss practical joker of thi
town. Ireckon that this is one OF hi
| jokes" saying which the postmaste
looked over toward the bride that was L
have been, and then, turning to Mr.. Spiel
Ter and Lawyer Kent, he said. laying hi
hand upon Mr.. Spiellers shoulder, "Ipit,
that girl
"He vos Won practikeel SMOKER. um
meinheerl Dot musht haf matt i'm
ferry funny faillow, umg' said the maj
with the busby wbiskers.
Eyes, YOU bet he was, and -
At this instant the attention of tn,
three was diverted to group Of young
women who had surrounded Miss Perkin.
and were mingling expressions of sympa
thy for her with their denunciations OF
her delinquent betrothed. Pollys face
was buried in Aunt Betsy's lap and sh,
seemed to DO weeping.
"Mishter Kent, viii you acquaintance
me make NIT dot meenister?" said Mr.
Spieller.
Certainly, with pleasure" said the
lawyer and the acquaintance was made
Mr.. Spieller took the Rev Mr. Thomp
sons arm and led him 10 n corner, where
the two, for several minutes, held q wits
percd conversation Then the two guests
nearly an hour had now passed-were
preparing TO take their leave.
Ladies and gentlemen. said Lawyer
Kent. "as the friend and legal adviser OF
Mr. Peter Potter, permit me TO request
you to remain little longer He may
have been unavodably detained, you see
At this moment Mr. Spieller whispered
something in Lawyer Kent S ear. and the
lawyer then said something in low tone
90 the dominic.
"Mishter Shackson." said Mr. Spiellcr,
addressing the postmaster, IL will take
dot pet about dot vatermaillon und dot
punkin seed
But you'll lose, sure" said Mr. Jack
son.
"Vell, den ] loose-dot's all, " said Mr..
Spieller, 'und pet you dot boss got in
dot tavern stable against Won tollar dot
Mr.. Potter will pc hcre--unl?"
We'll, Ill 60 you, said the postmas-
ter.
"Yaw, und peforc desc Witnesses
asked Mr.. Spiellcr.
"Surc, answered Mr. jackson
There was at this moment little furry
among tho guests, during which Mr.
Spieler approached Polly and said. Miss
Perkins will you shpcak nit me in dot
hallway Won minyuteE'
With her handkerchief to her eyes.
Polly arose and accompanied tho gentle
man TO the hall.
Its worked splendidly. Polly, dear"
hc said, and | reckon I've taught 'em
good lesson. There. now" and he tore
off his long hair and bushy whiskers and
gave her 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 Mr.. Peter Poser, who was gen
oelly attired in dress suit, and in every
respect looked like becoming and happy
The quests were struck
lumb with amazement which was greatly
heightened when Peter placed his hand in
hat Of the Rev Mr. Thompson and said
evil you pc goOt enough to make Won
If us two-nein, nein | means will you
make MS two into von-umY'
Wen, the ceremony was soon over, and
4 right jolly wedding feast followed, and
when the company separated the happy
said, as a parting remark to
Postmaster jackson: dot vos Won great
'ractikeeI shoke-um? IND don't YOU
orgot dot vatermailon und dot tolar"-
evening Sun.