Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-06-29
THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE
MARRIED.

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THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE
MARRIED.
Mr.. W had by industry and econ
omy accumulated large property. He was
a man of rather superior mind and acquire
ments, but unfortunately became addicted
to habits of intemperancc. Naturally fond
of company, and possessing superior con-
versational powers, his society was much
sought and he eventually became a sot, His
wife was feeble woman without much de-
cision of character but an only child, a
daughter, was the rev ersc.
Mary, for so we will call her, was well d.
ware of the consequences that would inc
vitality follow her fathers course, and had
used every exertion of reason aud persua-
sion in her power to induce him to alter his
habits without avail his resolutions and
promises could not withstand temptation,
and he pursued his downward course, till
the poor girl despaired of reform, and real
lied what the end must result in.
John D, Young man from the
East, possessed of good education, as all
our New England boys are, and the most
indomitable industry and perseverance
was working on the farm of IA neighbor by
the month
Mary, on going on some errand to the
next house, met him on the road with the
usual salutation-
Mary" Good morning, Mr.. D."
John" Good morning, Miss W
How's your health 2"
Mary" Well thank you-but to tell
the truth, sick at heart"
John" Pray, what is the trouble-what
can affect cheerful, lively girl like you
possessing every thing to make you happy?
i Mary" On the contrary every thing
conspires to make me miserable. / am al
most weary Of life-but it is subject can
not explain to you, and yet l have some.
times thought might"
john" Anything that I can do for you
Miss W, you may freely command"
Mary-"T'hat's promising more than you
may be willing to perform; but to break the
ice at once, do you want wife ~
John" A wife Well | don't know
do you want husband p
Mary" Indeed do, the worst way.
don't know but you will think me bold, ant
deficient in that maidenly modesty that be
comes young woman; but if you knew
my situation, and the Affections under which
| suffer, | think it would be some ex
cuse for my course
john" Have you thought of all the con
sequences-my situation. | am poor-yol
; are rich-I am a stranger, and"
Mary" Indeed have, till am almos
crazy. Let me explain-you and every ont
else here know the unfortunate situation o
my poor father His habits are fixed be
yond amendment, and his property is vast
ing like the dew before the sun. A set o
t harpies are drinking his very hearts blood
and rum and misery stare us in the face
: We are almost strangers, it is true; we hay
met in company few times, but have OBJ
= served you closely. Your habits, your in
: dustry, aud the care and prudence, wit
t which you manage your employers bust
e ness, have always Interested me-"
= John" And yet my dear young lady
5 what can you know of me, to warrant yo
Q in taking such an important step! -
y Mary" 1t is enough for me that j an
. satisfied with your character and habits
c your person and manners. | am woman
and have eyes. We are about the sam
e age SO if you know me and like me we
2 enough to take me, there's my hand
e John" And, my dear Mary, there
>, mine with all my heart in it. Now, whe
= do you desire it to be settled p
q Mary" Now this minute; give me you
k arm and we'll go to Squire BIS and fir
It ish the bargain at once. don't want to Ell
= ter our house of distress again until hav
o one on whom | Can rely, to control and q
y rect the affairs of my disconsolate home
e and support me in my determination to tar
c OVer ne,o leaf in our domestic affairs"
v john" But not in this old hat and shin
d sleeves"
Mary" Yes, and in my old sun Dor
r net and dirty apron. If you are conten
e let 1t be done at once. | hope you will NJ
IS think am so hard pushed for husband q
= that comes to, but want master. l al
o willing to be mistress, but to be master
o more than / am equal to; j will then TAX
you home and introduce you to my parent
y as my own dear husband, signed, sealed an
l, delivered"
d John =" SO be it-permit me to say Thu
r. have always admired you from the fir
Is minute saw you, for your beauty, energ
d and industrious habits and amiable depor
E. ment."
l. Mary" Now, John, if that is SINGER,
l. TINS is the happiest moment Oh my iiie, an
| trust our union will be long and happy.
lie am the only one my poor father will hea
he to; but alas, his resolutions are like rope
g of sand. ! can manage him on all otht
ID subjects; you must take charge of his b,
n siness and have the sole control there wi
i'd be no difficulty, am confdenti in the result
They were married, and more hapr
S. match was never contaminated. Everythin
$. prospered, houses and barns were repai
d, ed, fences and gates were regulated, an
III the extensive fields smiled and hourishe
ne like an Eden. The fortunate father in
he few years sank into drunkards grave
n Mary and John raised large family
n was for many years Justice of the Pea'
ir in his town, and they still liverespected al
d. wealthy-and all from an energetic girl
r resolution, iorethought and courage, al
i'll the prudential use of the young ladies' pri
he iege of putting the initiatory question du
I'd ing the maidens jubilee of LEAP YEAR.