The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

NEWLYWED STORY

THIS STORY WAS HEARD AT A TIME WHEN THE INFORMANT AND I
WERE IN A SWIRL OF WEDDINGS. WE WERE BOTH 20, BOTH
ENGAGED AND THIS STORY WAS MAKING THE ROUNDS. I HAVE
HEARD IT SINCE AND IT SEEMS TO BE POPULAR WITH THAT
PARTICULAR AGE GROUP AND, OF COURSE, THE INFORMANT
ALWAYS IS SURE IT IS A TRUE STORY.
AN ENGAGED COUPLE, A WEEK BEFORE THE WEDDING, FIND
THEMSELVES STRANGELY ALONE. HAVING BEEN CAUGHT UP WITH
THE WEDDING PREPARATIONS, THEY WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY
TO EXCHANGE SENTIMENTS. ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER
AND SOON THEY ARE UPSTAIRS IN THE BEDROOM MAKING LOVE,
RATHER PREMATURELY. THE PHONE RINGS DOWNSTAIRS AND NOT
WANTING TO MISS A MOMENT OF EACH OTHER'S COMPANY, THEY
BOTH, NAKED, GROPE THEIR WAY DOWNSTAIRS IN THE DARK HOUSE.
WHEN THEY REACH THE PHONE, AMIDST MUCH GIGGLING, ETC.
THE LIGHTS GO ON AND THEY ARE SURROUNDED BY THEIR
FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO ARE GIVING THEM A SURPRISE
PARTY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 00-00-1950