Jasper Banner, Volume 2, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 May 1855 — Untitled [ARTICLE]

“Many a Sup Twixt Cup a.nd Lip. wYhe truth of . this old adage was Ygrcibly illustrated a few days since.jjA young couple in dur city, who had jyit some time been casting tender •gfaucea at each other, one day last yveek concluded to appeare on the \stageof- life in the draina of “llusfalfbFufe— in expectation—was full of love 'find affection to him who anticipated ■shortly .to lead her tp the hymenial altqr. She intimated to her betrothed,, however, that she was deficient in apparel to appear in the part designed for her. What lover ever reJuaed his betrothed a request?— There may be instances of this kind --but, if we ate informed rfght,ly, our hero cannot be classed among the number; for he conceded to her rqqupst, and fdrptahedjbeF ’liberally with the wherewith to adorn the “outer man” With this money she proceeded— -.not to any of our elegant furnishing houses—but to Abe Micigan Central depot, where, by appointment, another lover was awaiting her. The twain left the depot together, but as yet, we learn, no marriage has been’ effected. Mutual .friends are now endeavoring to bring -her back to her first love, and effect "irttfcdftdliatioii and marriage* with prospects of success. The r young whom she was betrothed is said to h 4 ifldttßtffoh¥"anrt tebipferhte J and accumulated some property.— With- CWlßfcterprisc. The term “grass widows” arises from the fact tbfct'their hfiafesiifjp '&re “roving Made* “

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