Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20
Ned MOrris's Mistake.

\ In the little town Of B-there lived
family by the name OF Morris. IL consisted of
Mr. Morris and his wife, with promising
youth named Edward, in honor OF his father.
Nh. Morris was thriving farmer, owned a
large farm, and vast focks Of sheep and herds
Of cattle aud as Edward Tor Ned as he was
callcd) was an only son, he was likely tn be
thoughtconsderabe ofby the - fond mamma S
and " loving daughters" Of the place. Many
AN eye shone bright and cheek blushed II hls
glance WAS directed towards it, but as yet, Ned
had made no choice. IL was at a party one
evening that Ned met Rose Duncan for the
first time, and during the evening was observed
to be very attentive 10 her. AS a general
thing, Ned could never be persuaded 10 JOIN
IN the gay dance, but on this occasion, he
readily Joined, with Miss Rose for partner
Many fair shoulder was shrugged, aud ruby
lip bitten, but all Of 10 avail.
Ned even went as far as 10 declare that there
was not so charming girl IN the whole viii
age as Rose Duncan. At every party, Ildc, or
bail, Ned and Rose were sure TO be partners.
Mss Rose was very fond Of dancing, and now
Ned was all dance, although before this he was
, an ayowed enemy Of - hopping" as he called
It. A, last the village girls got iairly out Of
latcnce. +" j declare" SAID Susan smith.
Tone who had long fixed her eyes on Ned. II
is really vcXing TO SEE them always together -
and she determined to be- rryenged for the neg
lect she suffered. Accordingly, she with some
others. devised plan to get up slegh-ridc,
aud brbe one William kusscl to ask Rose be
fore Ned had an opportunity. Tins plan they
set IN motion. As soon as Ned heard there
was TO be a sleigh ride, he resolved To secure
Rose for a partner, but finding she was cngag-
ed. he declared he would not 90, much to The
disappointment Of Miss Susan smith, Who had
expected that when he found Rose engaged,
he would give her an invitation, which, IN fact,
was her sole object IN frustrating his intention
of going with Rose. she thee refused TO 90.
and finally the whole company broke up, and
no further attempts were made to stop the IN
timlcy between Rose and Ned.
/ Thus matters went on, TIL at last Ned found
himself really IN love, and began 10 think II
time to secure his happiness. Vt length a
chance presented itself; there was singing
school one evening, and Rose was there, and
as usu'l, Ned must see her home.
\ After one OF ,"o preparatory - a-hcnls, he
began" Ny dcarl'
Y "We!l."
81 have long been wishing TO disclose my
mind TO you, but have not had courage. You
cannot but know my feelings III regard loyou :
why not consent to be my sweet wife, and live
with me -
She cung closer to his arm, nestled her head
on his shoulder and softly answered, q" will,
Ned
( All embarrassment was now over, and as
they walked along, they laid piars for the future,
ill they arrived at the door of Mr.. Duncan ;
house, when she looked uP, and w!th some
surprise. SAID, :" bseyc | do not live here"
Don't live herel exclaimed Ned, drawing
in his breath "who are you ~
/ Susan Smith -
Susan Smith o, mercy, mercy, mercy"
screamed Ned and away he bounded at full
speed, leaving the asiounded girl sinking on
the doorstep, nor did hc stop TIL he reached
lis own room.
The next morning Ned saw an unusual bus
tie around the house of widow Smith, and on
asking the cause, he learned that they were
preparing for a long Journey, nobody knew
where. Ned guessed the cause, but he wise
ly kept the affair to himself and the next day
wended his way to the house Of Mr.. Duncan,
where he offered Rose his hand, was accepted,
and in less than a month led his Rose to the
altar happy and Llushing bride
Boston Journal.