The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-03-28

"Four Of them are. and you ana Mn
ClintockT
"Sure thing, Jim! Brace up nov
and hustle down to Flamingo and &c
your clothes. They may need alter
ing, and II will take time"
Thanks" said Jim over his shoul
der as he moved toward the bunl
house where his mates were gatheret
about the table waiting for the suppe
to be brought on.
"Hail to the bridegroom" yelled Har
ry Barry as his comrade entered tht
room. He lodged Jim's carefully aim
ed leather gauntlets.
"What you and the boss been ad
vising aboutT asked the Crane inquis
itively. "He been giving you words Of
wisdom how to run a domestic estab
lishment?"
Jim shook his head. Hes settled
the clothes business" he said signifi
cantly. HE told me what was right
and proper for a self respecting man
to wear on his wedding day, and be
didn't say nothing about a purple suit
Amt that what you advlsed?" He
pointed finger at the Crane. who red
dened darkly.
II stick by what I've said" said that
gentleman firmly. purple is a right
cheerful color to get married by.
had an uncle who was married when
he was flfty-two, and he wore a purple
suit, and he looked swell. l remember,
because 1t was the first wedding l ever
went to-"
"And reckon 1t was the last" sneer-
ed Jim from his superior knowledge
Of what was proper.
'It was" admitted the Crane def
antly.
"And the boss didn't say pale blue
shirt would be tasty" said Jim, sud
denly attacking Harry Barry with a
fierce scowl.
'Clintock never had any taste about
Clothes" said that young man easily.
when get married I'm going to
wear a pale blue shirt to match my
eyes" he said sentimentally.
"And he said oughter wear gloves"
Jim turned a reproachful glance to-
ward Gabriel.
Gabriel held out his own sinewy
hand and regarded 1t thoughtfully. II
never wear anything 'cept a gauntlet,
and that's tight enough for me. How
do you expect to get your paw in a
kid glove, Jim? You'll sure drop the
ring"
Great smokeP yelled Jim, suddenly
leaping to his feet and staring wildly
about the room.
Instantly his friends were up from
The table, alert for danger. Then Har-
y Barry sank back into his chair and
rolled in convulsive laughter.
Hes forgotten to buy itv he howl
ID m1rthfully. "Poor old Jimw
"Is that all" demanded the Crane
with chagrin.
isn't it enough% scowled Jim
Iourly.
The others laughed heartlessly as
hey resumed the interrupted meal
you'll have plenty of time, jim"
'eassursd Harry Barry. 'Tf you start
rood and early for Flamingo you can
ret hold Of a wedding ring inside Of
en- minutes after you strike town."
"Mebbe / oughter buy two" said
I'm thoughtfully.
How? 1t amt going to be a double
Is it2 You amt going to
pring Tim here as another mourning
bridegroom, are you" questioned
Irane.
Tim Lewis Redeemed darkly and ex-
hanged look with the bridegroom.
II might lose the confounded ring,
nd then wh ere would beP demand
d the latter.
Half married." replied Harry Barry
leerfully.
'T'm not taIdng any risks" said Jim
evils with emphasis. Consequently
m going to sitaIt this very minute for
lamingo. I've got lot Of clothes to
It before Wednesday" He arose
ON his chair and reached for his hat.
I'VE haven't heard what you are go
g to wear" insiEluated Gabriel.
"Black coat, billed shirt, choker,
lnts any color like, kid gloves and
hat" retorteld Jim promptly and
'oudly.
There was an. awCd silence. Then
AIRY Barry spoke:
II dDl't think much Of Clintock's
ste. All those glad rags won't hide
e fact that you're minus shoes and
cks, to say nothing Of vest and neck
J."
Those things go without saying.
lrple necktie, and socks = what
ayr" Jim gdnned around the cir
} Of friendly eyes as he opened the
or.
Crit out the purple color" laughed
lrry Barry. ''Miss Gilbert II think
u''re a witAower wea ring second
'Urning for your first"
hey followed him into the yard ana
ped him catch up horse, Togeth-
with the folks from the big house
ey watched him ride away into the
arIit night. throwing good wishes
d many q laughing jest in his wake
bag Of rice struck the hind quar- ters
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