New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-20
4 COUPLE OF DUCKS.

LITTLE WEDDING THAT DID NOT COME on
Frederick Langbridge in Leisure Hour.
al thinks says he, II think, my dear-AA
You know, we're often walking,
And certain busy people here ae
Spend half their time In talking"
sThey do she cries, " Il name no nsmes)s
They're watching now, Pm certain
Yes, that's their long red nose that flames
Between the blind and curtain
al think 1t might be well, you sec,
To be-in fact-united;
You wouldn't mind, dear15 Mindls says ~
No, should be delighted
But, TOM she adds, "we won't be rssa-
Your appetite's tremendous;
We ought 20 have a little cash
Besides what aunt would send u.s.
swell, that would come to halfa-crownt
He laughs with satisfaction;
But, here my pet, let's put it down.
I'll work 1t by sub(sltraction'
They mount a stle, and take their seae
With faces sweefly solemn;
She thinks, and swings her sandalled feeos
The while he heads the column
SITS little I shall bring you. DEAR
She murmurs, sorely smitten;
"Pve nothing but my dolls fear,
And half the tabby kitten.
al should be richs-'tis hard to speaks .
But Jane goes telling tales So
They stop my twopence every week.
RcSdhSO| ADpisO MY houo o~f
He gives her head loving pat w
The showery face grows sunny;
My owns he SAYS, why talk Ike fhSeS -
We've really heaps Of money.
@Thee. shillings in my box today, p
That's not so bad TO start with: 80
And when my hen begins TO lay,
There'n be the eggs to part With
aMy 'lowance is bur small, no Doubt
But stu us quite MIXTURE
And then I'm paid when teeth como o4&
And when take my mixture.
sNo need for us to make show
with balls and such pretences--
And making one Of two, you know,
VIII much reduce expenses
awe shan't want coal, for sticks will burn b
But Al there's Plates1,a1,d I 5noe ls ,,
And so will knickerhockers.' ntt
"Then buns-and shrmps,and hummns-toYss
And dolly tubs-and stables"
Sof course says she, q and acid drops
We shan't want chairs or tables'
sNo, not at frst-we'n do with stiles;
But, then, there's Jam and clstsrs.-
And beefp-" Oh, no. not beef she smileos
That runs away with mustard'
ave must have dogs-to eat the fat
And soap, you know-for shaving
And mousetiaps1 . No, wen keep csss-P
All, trust vito for sayingl
awe cannot keep coach and pair,
Or live in style preclsely;
But STILL / think, with proper care,
We ought 10 manage nicely
eyes, Tom,, she says, with modest charm
Her bushes mounting thicker.
"Then, darling II you'll take my arm,
Wen so and find the vicar'
The gravelIed path behold them treas
With manly stride and triptoe
They gain the porch, with roses rcc,-
He pulls the bell-on np-toe.
Trim Mary bids them, with a smn%
Be seated In the study;
Then enters, IN a little while,
The vicar round and rudy.
"And so, my dears, you've come to pay
A little morning vistf' s-s
g We've come ON business, please, sirP~ 8s
On business7 well, what is tP
The boy without restraint or fuss,
Says II you do not mind, sir,
We want you lust TO marry us yI
Perhaps, you'll be SO kind, sr.">
The parson stsres in mute surprise
For full q minute after,
Then takes HIS glasses from bis eyes
And shakes With silent laughter.
arm grieved upon my word says he
"To break such charming plans ups
But weddings can't take place, you Sos
Till folks have put the banns ~
awbat. pretty bride, dissolved in teaxsA
Don't cry my little treasure
II you'll como back-in twenty years.
I'LL marry you with pleasures