The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-11-08
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.It is possible, that you, Harriet, have assumed
the responsibility of pledgng your heart and hane
70 pool shiitless printer, without soliciting m.
advice" observed an aristocratic old lady. (wh'
had suddenly risen from poverty to affluence) 4
an amiable and beautiful creature, just budding
into womanh ood, who was far distant from th'
home of her childhood and under the guardianship
ofan arbitrary old aunt who valued persons accord
ing to their possessions and not according to thei
moral and intellectual worth.
.'When I first became acquainted with William
Malcolm, who was introduced to me by relative
in whom have unwavering confidence, soueh
and obtained the advice of my mother, who hap
pened to be IN this neighborhood at the time. Sh,
made particular inquiries respecting my friend
and when she discovered that he was an intelligen
and honorable gentleman, no objections were pre-
sented against my associating occasionally witt
him. Our friendship became affectionete in re-
gard for each other. We have been engaged sew.
eraI months and now the wedding day is appoint
3D."
ga gentleman, a journeyman printer. What a
refined taste You possess TO marry mechanic! DO
you design to annoy aud disgrace your connexions
by marrying poor young man, who picks up type
for Iiving' What goose of girl thus to throw
yourself away" said the old woman.
81 do not call every upstart who can wear a
moustache, drive atndem, swear in Latin, and
swallow wine by the bottle, aud spend fortune
in half the time his father accumulated it, gen.
"a, md ind
and he is beloved and respected by all who are
acquainted with him, remarked Harriet Lee, for
that was the young ady's name.
'It makes me think of throwing pearls before
swine." continued the naughty old aunt "You
are rather pretty and your attanments are superb
or to the accomplishments OF most girls OF your
age How can you for one moment indulge in the
idea of connecting yourself for life with such an
illiterate and vulgar fellow"
"William is neither vulgar nor llliterate. He's
welcome guest in many Of the best circles in So
ciety, and although self taught, he is quite familiar
with the classics. l read several effusions from
his pen with intense interest long before became
acquainted with him."
elf you W III endeavor to forget him and encour-
age the attentions Of Doctor Bond or Captain
Rodgers, or Squire Ledger. will make you
present of splendid set Of Jewery and fashiona-
BILE dress, and If you should be so fortunate as to
win the affections Of either Of these gentlemen,
you shall have a good setting out when you are
married. and will that your dear uncle shall
not forget you in his will. What do you say'"
enquired the loquacious adviser.
81 am aware that the persons you speak OF are
polite, but they are too fond Of wine to suit me-
I have positively determined never to marry a man
who divides his love between myself aud his cup,
for wealth, learning. talent aud genius, too often
are sacrificed on the altar OF intemperance when
men pay their addresses to the bottle"
al declare, you are quite temperance lecturer