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agreeable to him. 1t was also quite ap-
parent that Mary contributed her part
toward the same end, with the same
perfec, cheerfulness and good will.
AS the writer is not at liberty to dis
close further what transpired in the
innocent and friendly intercourse be-
tween Mary and the accomplished
young doctor, at this point,
"Where thought meets thought, ere from the
lip i. starts,
And each warm wish springs mutual from
the heart"
leaving this part of the picture 10 the
Imagination of the reader--we come
directly to The fac, that, all parties Joy
fully asserting, the bans were duly pub.
lished, and the day Of marriage agreed
on.
Mary never looked more beautiful
than on the morning Of her marriage
day-a bright morning in May
heaven was IN neT eye,
In every gesture, dignity and love-"
At the appointed hour, the bride and
bride. groom--Mary Oils and young
Williams, attended by her cousin Lor-
EMO and young female associate
stepped into a carriage, in readiness at
the door, and fastened TO wait upon
the minister Of the parish; residing at
the village, about eight miles dis,ant.--
In the meantime small party Of friends
Mrs. Lincoln among the rest, assem-.
bled at the house of Mr.. Oils to offer
their congratulations to the happy
couple on their return, and tender the
a usual civilities of all such Joy Gus occa-
c sions.
{ The minister soon performed his part
n ofthe ceremony, when husband and
l. wife, with their attendants Immediately
II returned and were met at the door by
Mrs. Lincoln, who had volunteered for.
mally TO introduce the newly married
J. couple to those in waiting TO greet them
l. ALLOW me, ladies and gentlemen
J. Ito introduce you 10 DIR. Williams, bet
J. ter known as Mr.. George Hamblen the
l. mechanic. editor, printer. and publishes
II ofthe "Village Chronicle, ,"--and hi
3 lady, hitherto the accomplished Mis-
r, OTIS
J. All eyes were fixed on Mrs Oils
P who stood amazed, in doub, whether tt
credit what she had jnst heard as th'
is sober reality, or whether the occasion
II had been seized on by Mrs. Lincoln t,
l. play off an innocent hoax at her ex
'r pensc. She was soon however, convin
ced, tina, the gentleman, now her son
n- in,law, whom she had known and s.
v highly esteemed as Doctor Williams,
u was, indeed none other than plain Geo
s. Hamblen, the mechanic.
e. Collecting herself, and resolving t,
make the best of the somewhat awk
N ward position in which she found her
10 self placed:
H. Il perceive" said she, taking by th
ID hand and addressing Mr.. HANDLER
c. that | have, though trust no, wit
your appreciation, been deceived bot
n in your name and occupation. Be it sc
r. Had regrets TO express, this is no plac
ne for them-it is now too late. Wit
'e, mechanics, had associated the idea c
'n ignorance and want Of gentleman
ne accomplishments. Hence my unfavol
y able opinion Of them as a class. But i
y you | observed no deficiency of educ;
III lion: liked your apparent sinceril,
Ve | was pleased with your department
e. yes, more, | entertained the most Ell
tire confidence in your honesty and ,h
n purity of your moral principles. VIII
en- then. should hesitate! The little d.
n cepiion which am well aware, h,
n been praclised at the instance of he
's' who is now your wife-borne on b
sr' friends, not excepting her own falhe
y in whom she confded-is of Sigh, mc
'e' men,. Only lie, there be no further de
sh ception-as am sure none is intende,
and can most cheerfully forgive an
al forget what has passed. Take m
IN daughter; it is your cboice--it is her
n. ITO you my daughter. just en,erir
a upon new and important relations
rd life, in the language Of another. let n
er advise you that the good wife is o.
- who is strictly and conscieniiously v
re tuous; she 10 humble and modes, fro