The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-06-01
BEFORE THE WEDDING.
The Ecstatic Visions Of tho Young Lad,
on tho Eve of tho Nuptial Day.

The Ecstatic Visions of tho Young Lady
on tho Eve Of tho Nuptial Day.
The invitations have been sent out
and in a few days the bride-elect is to
be led to the altar. The ushers and
bridesmaids have been selected, the
trousseau is we'll under way and the
presents begin to pour in.
Each gift is just what she wanted.
She fairly revels in the sight of the
best mans card lying loose in the deli
cate satin-lined case.
But not less lovely to her seems the
little set of fruit knives, the gift of
friend whose family has met reverses
of fortune since they were in the young
ladies' school together, whilst she goes
into transports over the Japanese vase
near neighbor has presented in per-
son.
The mail brings a letter from the
tiancees cousin, a captain in the regu-
lar army stationed at remote post in
Arizona. In the letter is check for
fifty dollars with which the captain
hopes she will purchase some trife for
her own opersonal adornment. Quite
overcome by this evidence of generosi-
ty she sings his praises in extravagant
terms for half an hour.
She is bothered little when "du-
plicate" present arrives, but consoles
herself by hoping that it can be ex-
changed for something of equivalent
value.
Another ring at the door. This time it
is the dressmaker with the bridal gown
Again it is tried on and one or two
minor alterations are suggested. The
dressmaker heaves deep sigh of relief
as the iancee struts up and down her
boudoir voicing her satisfaction. Then
all the members of the household are
summoned to survey her in her finery.
Papa is so nervous over it all. Every
morning and evening he is obliged to
walk the length of the drawing-r room
and back,with his daughter on his arm,
keeping in step to the spirited strains
of the wedding March," rather jerk
ly rendered on the piano by an older
sister, who has determined to live life
of single blessedness.
Papa is not very apt pupil, and the
more he practices the stately step the
less certain he feals of being able to
master it in time for the momentous
event-only few days off.
On the day before the event re-
hearsal takes place in the church.
With the sonorous organ to guide him,
papa really does splendidly. He is to
carry his high hat in his left hand, and
dispelled now are all his fears as to
what he shall do with his right hand,
which he has been instructed to tuck
gracefully in the breast of his frock
coat
The afternoon rehearsal affords con-
siderable enjoyment, for the minister is
witty and keeps the bridal party in a
merry mood.
Night comes and mamma is anxious
for the fiancee to retire early, so she
will be sure not to mss her beauty
sleep. But the latter protests that 90
ing to bed so timely-on this the last
night of her maidenhood-is quite out
of the question.
1t is close on to midnight when she
at last withdraws to her downy couch.
But for hours sleep eludes her. She
thinks of the dear home she is leaving
and tears fill her eyes. -
But Jack is so good and kind. And ere
the silver shafts Of morn penetrate the
chamber the fancee lies in the arms OF
Morpheus, dreaming affectionately OF
Jack, who is coming tomorrow to bear
her away to Hymen's land.-Leon
Mead, in Truth.
...-E The Natural Reason.
Robbins-1 don't see why they waite,
! railroad stock.
Higbee-To form. pool, Of course