The morning call., 1891-05-09

natural IL was I0r Ben 10 escort u6F IuLO Tie
busy sitting-room and ask Mamie If she
did not have an errand at the village that
must needs be attended to. Nan, smiling
delghtedly, would run lightly upstairs for
her mantle and hat, and away they would
go for spin behind Tom, followed by
shouts of sarcasm from teasing Roy.
During the first week in October, Henry
Jackson arrived, which, of course, added to
the happiness and satisfaction Of all. but
more especially Lizzie, who for the first
| time since her engagement faced her soldier
| lover. They had not seen each other for
| four years. and had been engaged Just nine
months. The sweet-faced girl had developed
into charming maturity, and the youthful
soldier had grown In manly strength, his
face much older looking from his past eX-
perience; but as each looked into the others
eyes neither was disappointed.
Yes, Captain jack would be first
groomsman and Lizzie first bridesmaid
Then by pressing John Hilton and Fannie
TO assist, the bridal party would be COM
plete for pretty country wedding.
When the important day arrived the sun
rose in a cloudless sky, and the balmy air
of the first Indian summer days was all that
one could wish. The intimate friends OF
both families arrived from lar and near.
| The parlor and Sittlng-rOom were thrown
into one by opening the fOldiGg-doors, and
were beautifully decorated with lovely
flowers. Mamie looked like fairy bride
IN her dress of sheer fne null, trimmed
with Valencennes lace and creamy satin
ribbons Over all fioated a tulle veil that
enhanced her beauty to great degree. Her
wondr0us gray eyes, dark with exceeding
happiness, shone like stars, and with family
flushed cheeks, she presented as falr a
picture as one could wish to look upon. In
her white glOved hand she carried silver
flagree bOuQuet-hOldeT containing bouquet
Of bridal roses aud white lilacS. Lizzie was
haa raH n W
Fannie likewise, in white aud pale pink.
Their dear old rector from the city, who
had baptized them all, performed the im-
preSsiye ceremony, after which came the
b0untiful TepaSt prepared so sklllfully by
Aunt Dinah. With much merriment the
Wedding-cake was cut, tor in It's rich depths
a magic ring was hidden. BY skillful man
agement it was palmed off on Lizzie, who
| blushngly accepted the fat amidst the gen.
| eral mirth.
The afternoon was whiled away with
music ana dancing. Dick had brought his
violin, To play for MAS Ben's weddin', y
jeff accompanied with his banjo. his brother
Bill ratified the bones, and Joe, with fam
ing red necktie and silk handkerchief to
match, played the tamb0urine, thus forming
a dancing band that was not to be eXcelled
for miles around.
The afternoon slipping away all too
quickly. Nannie retired TO change her dress
TO accompany dear Ben and happy Mother
Clayton 10 her new home. The family car
rage came TO the door, drawn by Tom and
a cOal-blaek mate, looking very smart in
their wedding fay0rs, and driven by Dick.
who was grinhlng from ear TO ear. While
Ben assisted his mother and Mamie into
the carriage Roy caught up handful of
rice and threw it squarey on the back Of
Dick sswOolly head. OF course, nearly every
grain lodged.
"Aha, Dick, I got rice In your wool, if
didn't get my hands in u cried Roy.
"Ennyhow, Mas Roy, de rice kent pull,
hyah, hyah!' laughed Dick, and his MAS
Ben" giving the signal, with snap of the
whip away they went amid shower Of rice
and old slippers. Roy, In his excitement
danced jig to the refrain:
Git ober, double trouble.
Git ober double trouble,
Much to the amusement Of those assembled
One by one the guests departed, after pro-
nOUueing il a very lovely wedding.
As the afternoon sun sank toward the
horizon John Hilton asked Fannie to take
stroll with him in the garden, so she brought
out fleecy white shawl 10 throw ever her
head and shoulders, and the two passed
down the white graveled walk. When they
were out of hearing Roy looked up from his
faYorite lounging-p lace-the hammock-and
grOaned.
why, my dear, what is the matterP"
asked his mother
Ols ubdE4 tAcldlU ltu the DOy. VIII q
c0mical expression of distress on his face.
Just see that; another love affair on our
hands! l thought so much singing and
playing together would make mischief; and
now, just look at them! If they are not going
rightto the summeT-houSe." Springing to his
feet: MARK my words, they will cone out
of that Summer-house either engaged or
mad as hops at each other. Why Will moths
play around a candle?" And Roy looked
so Tidiculously in earnest and so cOmically
distressed that all were compelled to laugh
at him.
Roy, dear boy. how can you talk SOP"
his mother asked, reproVingly.
"Come. Roy" said CAPTAIN Jack, "eXplain
your excited feelings on the subject What
baleful influence has the summer-hoase
upon unsuspecting mOths?"
Captain jack" said Roy, solemnly, ''as
you value your peace Of mind, bewar of de
atmisteer of de- Summer-hOuse when stroll
ing with Lizzie. Ben and Nan had a deadly
quarrel there one day, and the next after
Nan almost had her neck broken, they
Str0lled to the summer-h0use and-and-
named the day"
''WelI, Roy" said Uncle Bob. "you seem
to feel all the responsibility on your young
shoulders"
yes, Uncle Bob" said Roy. mournfullv
shaking his head, these girls and their
beaus are orfulP And the miserable boy
sank back into his hammock. After the
laugh at his expense had subsidized his father
said:
NOW, my boy bring the guitar and give
US one Of your favOrite daTky songs to
cheer yourself up"
In fash the merry lad had changed his
mood, and getting the guitar sat down on
the steps and sang the following song;
had ar ole shoe,
It hadn' emmy sole,
Hung IL up to dry
An eOrt bad COZ.
Jambaree-hoO, tambaree-hoot
Ihad an ole hat,
An IL badn' emmy rim.
Looked like a crows nes'
A-settin' on limb.
Jambaree-hoo, jambaree-hoof
had an ole coat,
It hadn' emmy tail.
Looked like Shanghai
Locked to a rail-
Janrbaree-hoo, jambaree-hooI
And here we will leave our friends, feel.
ing certain that Roy's prediction will rrove
partially correct with regard to Fannie and
John Hilton. and that in all probability
there will be a double wedding at no distant
day. Captain Jack will very likely settle in
their part of the country, aud with all three
sisters married and living near, Roy's peace
OF mind will be fully restored.
"MAYFLowER."
A PLUCKY BELLE.
She Mulcts an Asperser of Her Character
in 5000 Damages.
Judge Perkins and Judge Cleary have re-
turned from Robertson County, KY, where
they have been holding criminal court.