The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-05-12
A Girl that would be Married.
A SHORT AND TRUE STORY.

Mr.. Watts had by industry and economy accu-
INFLATED large property. He was man OF rather
superior mind and requirements, but unfortunately
became addicted to habits ST intemperance. Ma
turally fond of company, and possessing superior
conversational powers, his company was much
sought, and he became eventually a sot His wife
was feeble woman, without much decision of
character; but an only child was the reverse,
illustrating one of those singular laws of nature,
that the females ofenest take aner the father in
character and personal pecuiiarities, and the
males after the mother.
Mary was well aware of the consequences that
would inevitably follow her fathers course, and
had used every exertion OF persuasion and reason
IN her power, to induce him to alter his habits, but
without avail his resolutions and promises could
not withstand temptation, and he pursed his down
ward course, till the poor girl despared of reform,
and previously realized what the end must result in
John Dunn was young man from the East, pos
sessed of a good education, as all our New Eng
land boys are, and their indomitable industry and
perseverance, and was working on the farm of a
neighbor by the month
Mary, on going some errand to the next
house, met him Oh the road with the usual saluta-
ton, Good morning, Mr.. Dunn
Good morning, Miss Watts. How is your
health :"
..Well, thank you, but, to tell the truth, sick
at heart''
s. Pray, what is the trouble ;" said John. "What
can affec, cheerful, lively girl like you. POSSESS
On the contrary" replied Mary, " every thing
consplres to make me miserable. ! attn almost
weary of life. But it is subject / caunot explain
toyou; and YET | have sometimes thought might. :"
Any thing that | cal 60 for you, Miss Watts
you may freely command
That is promising more diam you may be will
ing TO perform. But, 10 break the ice at once--do
you want a wife,"
"A wife. Well, Idon'. knew. Don'tyou want
a hnsband!"
Indeed do, the worst way. don't know but
you may think me bold, and deficient in that maid
emily modesty becoming young woman; but, if
you knew my situation, and The Affections under
which | suffer, think it would be some excuse for
my course
Have you thought of the consequences - ga id
John" my siluation--l am poor-you are rlch-l
am stranger--and-"
Indeed have, till | am almost crazy. Let me
expain-you and every one else knows the unlor-
tunate situation OF my father. His habits are fixed
beyond amendment, and his property is wasting
like the dew before the sun. A sci of harpies are
drinking his very hearts blood, and ruin and mis-
cry are staring in the face. We are almost
strangers, it rs true; We have met in company
few times, but have observed you closely. Your
habits, your industry and the care and prudence
with which you manage your employers business,
have always interested me-
"And yet, my dear young lady. what can you
know OF me to warrant you In taking such an I'M
pOrtant step!"
&c 1t is enough for me that | am satisfied with
your character and habits--your person and man
ners. | am woman aud have eyes We are
about the same age; So, if you know me and like
me well enough TO take NE, there is my hand :"
"And, my dear Mary, there IS mine, with all my
heart in ii. Now, when do you desire it TO be
setiled!"
Now, this minute; give me your arm, and we
will go to Squire Benton's, and have the bargain
finished at once. | do MT want to enter our house
Of distress again until | have one on whom / can
rely, to control and direct the affairs of my discon
ISOLATE home, and to support he III my determination
to turn over new leaf in our domestic AFFAIRS
But not in this old hat, and III my shirt sleeves.
Marv''
Yes-and | in my old sun. bonnet and dirty
apron. If you are content lei it be done at once.
hope you will not think | am so hard pushed as
that comes to; but want a master. am willing
to be mistress, but to be master is more than am
equal to. | will then take you home and introduce
you my own dear husband--signed, sealed and
delivered
s. So be it-permt me TO say that have always
admired you from the first minute / saw you, for
your beauty and energy, and industrious, amiabe
department
piest moment of my life, and trust our union will
be long and happy. l a,n the only one my poor
father hears to but alas his resolutions are like
ropes of sand. can manage him on all other sub
iects you must lake charge Of his business, and
have sole control there viii be no dlfilculty-l am
confident of the result
They were married, and more happy match
never was contaminated. Everything prospered
houses and barns were repaired, fences and gates
were regulated, and the extensive fields smiled and
lourisled 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 wealthy-all from an energetic girls
resolution, forhought and courage.