Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-10-13

village society that met there that day.
Even the gossips who had been mosi
Industrious in criticising Peter Potter
were there. The Rev. Philip Thomp-
son arrived few moments before the
appointed hour-he was to be the mas
ter of ceremonies--and when the old
clock struck there was only one alb.
sentee. Miss Polly Perkins. prettily
atlired in white silk, white kids, q
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 10 tlla nickaame of Peter Change
about" Now | renew my bet of 9
watermelon 10 a 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-
versation 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 to my friend.
Max Spieller."
The bushy- whiskered man and the
postmaster shook hands. and then the
three entered into whispered CONVEX
sation about Peter Potters non-ap-
pearance.
He vas goot ia allow, umP" quer-
led MIR. Spieller.
'Oh. yes, Peters a good enough fell
low" said Mr.. jackson, shut you see
he has always been very changeable
man-shifting from one idea to an
other about as lively as a hea-an he
has long been considered the boss
practical joker of this town. reckon
that this is one OF his Jokes" saving
which the Postmaster looked 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. II
pity that girl.
He vos Won practikeel SMOKER. um.
mein- heer? Dot mustn't hat matt i'm
a very funny faillow. umP'i said the
man with the bushy whskers.
Yes YOU can bet he was; and"
At that instant the attention of the
three was diverted to group of young
women who had surrounded Miss Per-
kins and were minglin 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 to be weeping.
'Mishter Kent. will you acquaint-
ance me make init dot meenister?"
said Mr.. Spieller.
Certainly, with pleasure. said the
lawyer, and the acquaintance was
made.
Mr.. Spieller took the Rev. Mr..
Thompson's arm and led him to cor
ner. where the two for several minutes
held a whispered conversation. Then
the 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 to re-
quest YOU to remain little longer,
lie may have been unayoidably detain-
ed. You see.
II this moment Mr.. Spieller Whisper
ed something in Lawyer Kent's ear,
and the lawyer then said something in
low tone to the dominic.
''Mshter Shackson. said Mr.. Spell
Ter. addressing the Postmaster al will
take dot pet about dot valermillion
und dot punkin' seed"
"Bnt you'll lose sure. said Mr..
jackson.
We'll, den loose-dots ALL" said
Mr.. Spieller. ''und pet you dot boss
| got in dot tavern staple against Won
tollar dot Mishter Potter vii we here
Jump
'.Well, I'll go you. said the Post
master.
..Yaw? und pefore desc vitnesses?"
asked Mr.. Spieller.
Sure. answered Mr.. jackson.
There was at this moment a little
Hurry among the guests. during which
MIR. Speilier approached Polly and
said, "Bllss Perkins. will YOU shpeak NIT
me in dot hallway Won minute?''
With her handkerchief to her ewes.
Polly arose and accompanied the gem
.leman to the hall
Its worked splendidly, Polly.
lear" he said. land | reckon Pve
I'll % SCOA lGo5Ols IHbEHs !
low, and he tore off his long hair
md busby whiskers and gave her a
Kiss that but for the noise made by the
busy tongues in the parlor might have
1een heard there.
The next moment Miss Polly Perkins
to the company leaning on
he arm of Peter Potter. who was rem
eelly attired in dress suit. and in
very respect looked like a becoming
md happy bridegroom. The guests
we're struck lumb with amazeinent.
which was greatly heightened when
when Peter placed ais hand in that of
Rev. Tompson and said: Il
viii you pc good enough TO make
'on Of us two-nein, nein, I means
ill you make us two into vOn-umr'
We'll, the ceremony was soon over,
md right jolly wedding feast follow {
d. and when the company separated
he happy bridegroom said, as part {
ne remark to Postmaster Jackson: {
dot vos Won great practikeell shoke
Jump Und don't you forgot dot vater-
naillon und dot tollar. IN Y Esvn-
ng Sun
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