History of Cassandra and her Misfortune—History of her bashful
Husband, Nathan Spooner—Some of his Adventures and
Experiences—How he Went hungry to Please Himself, and Feasted
to Please Others—How he Courted Cassandra—Scenes at the
Wedding—The Tea-party, and how Alzina Entertained Nathan—“The
Image of his Pa”—At the Tea-table, and how Nathan Said
Grace—Untimely Remarks—Samantha to the Rescue—After
Supper—Alzina Walks with Cassandra in the Garden—She Slanders
Josiah and Calls him a “humbly Creeter”—Samantha Appears on
the Scene—A Tableau—Sarcastic Remarks about People who Take
Liberties with their Friends—Alzina’s Confession—The Walk
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