Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-09-27
A Girl that would be Married,
A SHORT hut TRUE STORY.

Mr"alts had by industry an economy &C.
cumuIa'ed large property. He was man of
rather superior mind aud requirements but
unfortunately became addicted to habits of in.
temperance Naturally fond of company, and
possessing superior conversational powers, his
company was much sought, and he eventually
became asot Ills wife was feeble woman,
without much decision Of characters but an only
child was The reverse.
Mary was xell aware of the conse duences
that would inevitably follow her fathers course,
and had used every exertion Of persuasion and
reason IN her power, 10 induce him to alter his
habits, but without avail; his resolutions aud
purposes could not withstand temptation, and
he pursued his downward course, ill SHE poor
girl despaHed oirefnrm, and grievousy realized
what the end must result in.
John Dunn was young man from the East
posed OF good educa ion. as all our New
England boys are, and Of indolnlabIe industry
aud pr rseverance, and was working on the
farm OF neighbor by the month.
Mary. on going on some errands 10 The next
house, Inc, hun on the road with the usual saIu-
tatOn
Good morning, Mr.. Dunn,
Good morning, Miss Watts. How is your
healihl'
"Wcl thank you, bu, to tell the TRUTH sick
at heart"
pray, what's the troubled" said John -
"Wha',ca affect cheerful, lively girl, like
you, possessing every thing that Can make you
happy"
"On the contrary" replied Mary, "every
thing conspires to make Inc miserable, am
almos, weary Of life. But it is subject that
cannot explain to you; and yet, have some
times thought might"
ANY thing that can do for you, Miss Watts,
you may freely command"
'That is promising more than you may be
wIing'o perform. But to break the ice at
once-do you want wiei"
"A wife! Well. don't know. Don't You
want husband!'
Indeed d. the worst way. don't know
bu, you may lhink me bold, and deficient ID
that maldenly modesty becoming young wo-
man; but tyou knew my situation, and the affl'c
lions under "hch suffer, think it would be
some excuse for my course"
"liave you thot OF the consequences" said
'"""' wy ohhdtOH-l d'n pun ak iiC'',
am strang er-and -"
"Indeed have, ill am almost crazy. Let
me explain. You, and every body else knows
the situation ofmy father. Ills habits are fixed
beyond amendment, and his property is wasting
like dew before The sun. A set of harpes are
drinking his very hearts blood, and ruin and
misery are staring us in the, face. We are
almost strangers, II is true; have observes
you closely. Your habits, your industry, and
and the care and prudence with which you
employers busine IS, have always Interested
mo"
"And yet, my young lady, what can you know
OF me TO warrant you in taking such an mportan,
step?"
1t is enough for me, that am satisfied with
you Character and habits--your person and
manners an woman and have eyes. We
are about The same age; so, il YOU like me well
enough to take me, there is my hand"'
"And, my dear Mary, there is mine, with all
my heart III it. Now. when do you desire it to
be settled"
Nov. this minute; give me your arm, and
we will 90 10 Squire BentonS, 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 aud direct the af.
fairs of my desoIate house, and TO support me
in my determination to turn over a new leaf in
the management of our domestic affairs"
"Bu. not in ibis old hat, and in my shirt
sleeves Mary"
Yes, aud in my old sun bonnet, and dirty
apron. If you are content, let it be done at
once hope you will not think am so hard
pushed as that comes to; but want master
am willing to be mistress, but to be master is
more than nm eqna to. | will then take You
home, aud introduce you as my own dear hus-
band-signed, sealed, and delivered"
$50 be it.. Permit me to say, however, that
have always admired you, from the first minute
saw YOU, for your beauty aid energy of char.
ac,er, and Industrious, nmiable department"
Nov, John iflhat is sincere, this is the hap.
piest moment of my life. 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. l can manage him on all
subjects; you must take charge of his business,
and have sole control there will be no diff
Guilty; am confident Of the result"
They were harred, and more Happy match
never was consnm mated, Every thing pros,
pered; houses and barns were repaired,
fences and gates we've regulated, and the ex.
lensiye fields smiled and hourished like an Eden
The unfortunate father, in a few years sunk
into drunkard's grave. May and John raised
large family, and they still live, respected and
wealthy; and all from an energetic girls reso'
lulions, lore'houeh' and courage.
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A TRIrLE FOR G EoRGEY.-We understand