Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-11-15

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| industrious in crlticising Peter Potter
were there. The Rev. Philip Thomp-
son arrived few moments before the
appointed hour-he was to he the mas
ter of ceremonies-and when the old
clock struck there was only one alb
scntee 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 Change
about" Now l renew my bet of a
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-
versalion with q long-haired, bushy-
whiskercd 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. whiskercd man and the
postmaster shook hands and then the
three entered into q whispered CONVEX
sation abou: Peter POtters non-ap-
pearance
"He vas a goot ia low, um?" quer-
led Mr.. Spieller.
"Oi. yes. Peters q good enough fell
low" said Mr.. jackson, "but you see
he has always been very changeable
man-shifting from one idea to an
other about as lively as a fea-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 br de 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 practikeel SMOKER, um,
mein.heer Dot mustn't hat matt i'm
very funny faillow. umP" said the
man with the bushy whiskers.
Eyes YOU can bet lie was; and"
A; that instant the attention of the
three was diverted to II 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 to be weeping.
''Mshter Kent will YOU acquaint-
ance me make NIT dot meenisterp"
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 n corr
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.
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
low tone to the dominic.
"Mshter Shackson. said Mr. Spell
Ter. addressing the Postmaster. 81 will
take dot pet about dot vatermillion
und dot punkn' seed"
"But you'll lose sure. said Mr..
Jackson.
we'll, den loose-dot' s ALL" said
Mr.. Spieller. ''und pet you dot boss
/ got in dot tavern staple against Won
tollar dot Mishtor Potter vii we here
-um?'
"Well, I'll 60 you. said the Post.
master.
'YawP und pefore desc vitnessesp"
asked Mr.. Spiellcr
Sure" answered Mr.. Jackson.
There was at this moment a little
furry among the guests. during which
Mir. Speller approached Polly and
said. "Miss Perkins, will on shpeak init
me in dot hallway Won minute?"
With her handkerchief to her eyes,
Polly arose and accompanied the gen.
| tleman TO the hall.
IFS worked splendidly. Polly,
dear" he said. ''and l reckon I've
taught EN- good lesson. There,
now and he tore off his long hair
aud busby whiskers and gave her q
| loS buub Dub lOE Vic uOibe Luduc Nv Inc
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 attirei in dress suit. and in
every respect looked like becoming
and happy bridegroom. The guests
were struck dumb with amazement.
which was greatly heightened when
when Peter placed his hand in that Of
Rev. Tompson and said:
Will you pc good enough to make
Won OF Us two-nein, nein, / means
will you make us two into von-ump
"Well, the ceremony was soon over,
and right jolly wedding feast fellow
ed. and when the company separated
the happy bridegroom said. as n part
ing remark to Postmaster Jackson:
'Dot vos Won great practikeell shoke
Jump Und don't you forgot dot vater-