Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-09-22
A GIRL THAT WOULD be MARRIED.

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man of rather superior mental requirements,
but unfortunately became addicted to habits
Of intemperance. Naturally fond of COM
pany, and possessing superior conversa-
tional powers, his company was much
sought, and he eventually became sot.-
His wife was a feeble woman, without
much decision of character but an only
child was the reverse.
Mary was we'll aware of the consequent
ces that would inevitably follow her faith
er's course, and had used every exertion of
persuasion ard reason in her power, to in
duce him to alter his habits, but without
avail his resolutions and promises could
not withstand temptation, and he pursued
his downward course, till the poor girl de-
SPARED of reform and grevously realized
what the end must result in.
John Dunn was young man from the
East, possessed of a good education, as all
our New England boys are, and their in
domitable industry and perseverance, and
was working on the farm of a neighbor
by the month.
Mary, on going on some errands to the
next house, met him on the road with the
| usual salutation,
'Good morning, Mr.. Dunn
Good morning, Miss Watts. How is
your health ?"
'Well, thank you, but, to tell the truth,
sick at hear,.'
sPrav, what's the trouble ? said JOHN
'What can affect cheerfuf lively girl like
you, posse eSsing everything that can make
y on happy T! ...
sOn the contrary, replied Mary, every
t'ning conspires to make me miserable. l
am almost weary of life. But it is sub
ect that | cannot explain to you; and yet
J. have sometimes thought l might
Anything that can do for you Miss
Watts you may freely commando
| THAT is promising more than you may
be willing to perform. But to break the
! ice at once-do you want wifeP
"A wife. Well, don't know. Don't
You want husband?'
Indeed do, the woret way. don't
know but you may think me bold and def
cient in that maidenly modesty, becoming d
voting woman but if you knew my situa-
ton, and the Affections under which | suf-
| fer, ! think it would be some excuse for my
course
Have you thought of the consequences
seid Johnny situaton-l am poor-you
ale rich--I am stranger-and-'
'lndeed have, till J am almost crazy.
Let me explain-you ard every one else
knows the situation of my father. His
habits are fixed beyond amendment, and
hiss property is wasting like dew before the
Stn. A set OF harpies are drinking his very
hearts blood, and ruin and misery are star
ing us in the face. We are almost stran-
gers, it is true we have met in company
few times, but have observed you close
| ly. Your habits, your industry, and the
care and prudence with which you man
age your employers business, have always
interested me.'
Sand yet, my dear young lady, what can
you know of me to warrant you in taking
such an important stepp
ut is enough for me that am satisfied
with your character and habits-your per-
son and manners. am woman and have
eyes. We are about the same age, so if
You like me we'll enough to have me, there
is my hand,' ..... ..
'And, my dear Mary, there's mine, with
all my heart in It. Now when do you de-
sire it TO be settledP
'Now, this minute; give me your arm
and we will go to Squire Benton's and have
the bargain finished at once. | don't want
to enter our house of distress again until
have one on whom | can rely, to control
and direct the affairs of our desoae home,
and to support me in my determination to
turn over a new leaf in our domestic al
fairs
'But not in this old hat, and in my shirt
sleeves, NlaryP -
'Yes-and In my old sun-bonnet and
dirty apron. If you are content, let it be
done at once hope you will not think
1 am SO hard pushed as that comes to- but
I want master. am willing to be mis-
tress, but to be master is more than | am
equal to. will then take you home and
introduce you as my own dear husband
signed, sealed and delivered.'
SO be it-permit me to say, that have
always admired you from the first moment
/ saw you, for your beauty and energy, and
industrious, amiable department.
Now, John, If that is sincere, This is the
happiest moment of my lite, and trust our
union will be long and happy: | am the
only one my father hears to but alas his
resolutions are like ropes of sand. can
manage him on all other subjects you
must take charge of his business and have
sole control there will be no difficulty
/ am confident of the result .... .
They were married, and a more happy
match never was consummated. Every
thing prospered; houses and barns were re-
paired, fences and gates regulated, and the
extensive fields smiled and fourished like
an Eden. The unfortunate father in few
years sunk into drunkard's grave. Mary
and John raised large family, and they
still live, respected and ~ealthy--all from
an energetic girls resolution, forthought
and courage. % .d.a. .al H tsrlsy
The SEA SERpEsr.-AHis serpentship has
lately been seen at Nahant There eau be
no doubt about it, as the testimony of eye