Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1829-07-30
From the New- England Farmer.
SINGULAR FACTS.

From the New- England Farmer.
SINGULAR FACTS.
Some years since, a young gentleman Of
Mass. Mr.. s., then student at College,
happened in company with young lady ;
tho consequence was mutual affection
took place. Each was conscious Of the
deep rooted passion, but neither knew the
sentiments or affection of the other. Mr..
s. being at that time under no circum-
stances to marry, thought not proper to pur-
sue his inclination, or reveal his affection
to the lady. She; on her part, not imagin-
ing that Mr.. S. had an affection cores
bonding to that Of hers, and not expecting
ever to DO addressed by him, was courted
by Mr.. B., and shortly after engaged to
marry him ;-they were published. and the
time for marriage appointed. The lady
happened to have her nuptial suit making
near where Mr.. s. was he fell in COM
pany with her again, and understanding that
she was on the point Of marriage, let her
know, that it had been his design ever
since his first acquaintance with her, to
offer himself to her in marriage, as soon as
his circumstances would admit. She asked
him whether he was sincerein what he said
-he assured her he was, and that he had
an affection for her from the first time he
saw her, which was increased. Hereupon
she frankly owned to him, that from that
time TO the present moment she had an at.
lection for him, and that had she known that
he had similar one for her, she never
would have admitted the addresses Of Mr..
B., much less have made him promise
Of marriage. what could they do 7
The day appointed for the niarriage core
mony was near at hand. All was constsr-
nation. However, on consultation, they
agreed that Mr.. s. should 60 and state the
affair to the father Of the lady. He rode
with the speed of post, found the old
gentleman at homo and opened the case to
him without delay. He had scarcely end
cd when Mr.B-- entered the house. After
compliments, the old gentleman informed
Mr.. B. Of the errand ofMr. s.. Upon
which thoy both requested the old gentle-
mans advice in the matter. He told them
the case was new, unexpected, and surpri-
sing to him; he knew not what to say !;
that at present he could give no other adj
vice han that they both should 60 to his
dana land they there should endeavor TO
soty!e tho matter smicably among them
selves. The young gentlemen then set
out together to visit the lady, on this all
important business. The one could, with
propriety, claim by solemn promise, the
other BY previous affection. On the whole,
they agreed that Mr.. B. should visit her
first, and that Mr.. S. should come at the
time agreed. Tho reader is left to Judge
of the anxiety in the minds Of Mr.. B.. and
the lady at their interview, and of Mr.. S---
in his absence, when minutes moved on
with the pace ola snail. Mr.. S--- waited
impatienlly for the appointed moment, and
then attended. The lady told Mr.. b.
that she had proceeded so far, fhe insist
ed on her being married to him she should
not refuse; but at the same time told him,
that Mr.. S--- had greater share in her
affections than he had. Mr.. Be- had more
good sense than to insist on her giving him
her hand when Mr.. s. had her heart. Mr..
B. returned home and shook of the effects
Of disappointment. Mr.. S. married the
lady and lived happily. But mark the Sc
quel. Mr.. B. and the sister Of Mr. S. be-
ing on distant visit, CHANGED to meet, be-
gan acquaintance which issued in their
marriage. They all lived in perfect har-
mony-and Mr.. B. in his humor, often
said, that he had wife as muck better
than the other, as she had husband bet
ter than himself.