The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-04-06

KGCipKOcahSu, diiu uS WAS Ok EcSPSSeaOAS Sou
nection, honest and of good principles, she
would take him if she could. without second
coat. But he is simply polite; fear he has
no heart
Perhaps you misjudge him. said her cous-
in. From your dashing half impudent man
ner, he takes you for a married woman. Did
you observe how he madamcd you
He certainly did, but it did not strike me
at the time. We'll, like him, and | want a
husband, and a good one or none; but don't
want master
4 disagree with you; I think you want both.
like this young mans appearance, his good
nature. and gentlcmanly address; but don't
be hasty and compromise yourself You have
never yet been in a hurry on that subject
scratinize his habits, conduct closely. In the
mean time will take some opportunity to dis
suade him of the notion that YOU are mar
ried'
L will tomorrow make some amends for
this days trouble, by purchasing some articles
want; and at the same time try him on one
point at anyrate-his moral honesty
The next day she called alone, and COM
mencrd laying out good many small articles,
occasionally throwing out leader but it was
not understood He was the same unchange-
able man of business-the same agreeable
civil servantof his customers. She took him
on another tack.
you seem to be doing large and profta-
ble business You may cut me Of two yards
of that ribbon
Yes madam, my employers are very well
satisfied
Then you are not the principal?'
oh no madam only the agent
why. with your ability and popularity as
dealer, don't you go into business on your own
account Pm take these gloves
want of means madam in the first place,
and--'
You have family You may cut pat
tern off that silk
No madam have not that happiness
Indeed, that alters the case; very few sin
gle men succeed in this dsipated city,-Those
two pair of hose. 1t tseems they need either
the plague, or blessing of wife.
She saw she was getting into deep water,
with dangerous currents, but some invisible in
flaence forced her on. 1t was as safe to wade
through as turn back SO she said without re-
Fiction:
i suppose you do not lack the means and
ability in that respect also?
nat QueSJOu Wdh6O IliiIl up III Reto "a
ken all aback for moment, and almost ru-
ined cambria handkerchief in cutting it off
That depends, madam, whether you mean
physical or moral, but it is a subject that |
do not permit myself to think about
Seeing clearly that he took her for mar
ried woman, she yentured again.
My dear sir, excuse me, but permit me to
ask the reason
Poor and unknown, without character or
standing, with mother and sister to support,
and notions perhaps above my station in life,
it would be Madness
will take that shawl Speaking of means,
think know person that would be glad
to assist you If you have any such views,
will speak to Mr. Fischer on the subject; he
has money not in use think well of your
business talent, application and habits. viii
with your liberty, see you again on the sub
ject'
You are very kind. madam
You may put those two pieces of lace
About how much does all this amount to p
Not far from seventy dollars, madam, no
to be particular
There is Mr. Fischer's check for fifty dol
lars. Send the goods to my house with the
bill
Certainly with, with great pleasure
He put the check in his bank book, saw the
lady to her carriage, and sent off the goods
Before going to dinner, in counting up his
funds to deposit as he went along he was
startled to find the check was for five hundred
dollars instead of fifty. He had but one tho
on the subject, and that was to see the sup
I posed husband, and have it rectihed; for he
feared there was something wrong in the trans
action. He Immediately started for st. Anr
fStreet, and on pulling the bell, girl came tt
the door; he inquired if Mr.. Fischer was in
! (who happened to be with the mother at the
time) and was shown into the parlor; where
sat his lady customer, in a very thoughtful
mood He suIuted her, and said he had call
ed to see Mr.. Fischer.
You have mistaken the door, sir"
.Are you not Mrs Fischer, madam
NO, sir; l cannot boast of being Ms. AM
body
Are you not married?'
! NO, sir have not that happiness
Williamson was cofounded. He was sci
dom caught in predicament that his nativ
good sense and suavity of manner did no
| come to his assistance, and carry him through
He remembered how she had catechised, anC
trotted him out in the morning, while he tho
her married lady-the scales flew from hi
eyes-he felt hundred arrows piercing hir
like the twinges of electricity; and assumin
an air and tone he was far from feeling, he yer
deferentially said:
Permit me madam to ask, why, with you
wit beauty, accomplishments, and situation i
life, YOU have never thought of that plgaue c
blessing husband? 1t is dangerous in tn
extreme, for young lady in this dissipate
city, to be without natal protector
She thought that this was turning the ts
bles on her with a vengeance.
4 believe | must avow, sir, want of mean
and ability-not moral, but physical only
and having "a soul above buttons and a sic
mother to look after. Whatever may hay
allowed myself to think, l never have commi
ted that indiscretion.'
4 think, my dear lady, know perso
who would be. but too happy to assist you,
your peculiar situation he has health, soun
8 heart and good will. 1 think favorably
your mind, person, and accomplishments.
YOU will permit me to speak to him on Il