The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1850-08-07
CHOOSING A WIFE.
nY 4 LADY.

luuuCc gfuCCluIiyi sung beautifully, and pldI
dlvlnely. She was a most delightful com
panlon, being both sensible and witty, anC
,, she could also perform any kind of house
work The latter she was compelled to do
for there was n large family of them. Nj,
aunt being unable to keep more than one
Servant, aud my cousin Ellen being the u.
desl, gooG Geai ofabor fell to her share
This she did not much mind, always perform,
ing ii choerlully and well, only taking care
that it should not DO known among her ac.
quantances, iealing, if it were, that She
should lose the Consideration her superior
'Iaddress and accomplishments every where
lnsuredi and as she was al times seen dressed
like lady, ,fesi geger at any occupatiopuiorc
useful than knitting or wotsfed work, no one
suspected her Of being able 10 do what she re
IaIly did.
cannot say she was without lovers, for she
was UNIVERSALLY admired and sought; but the
young men unanimously set her up for fine
lady, and -she.ecphple her twenly>second
year without having an offer. Her compane
ions alImarveIled that she should remain SIM
gle so long; and among the rest began to
think it very odd that, though there was an
actual contention for her hand at the balls.
no one wished to secure her for a partner for
life.
Among our inmates was gentleman some,
what distantly related to my husband whom
| had often suspected of gtcatly admiring my
cousin Ellen, but still made no proposal
BY mere chance ! ascertained that she re.
garded him in more favorable Gght and with
kinder feelings than she had ever entertain
ed for anctler: aud as the match seemed
suitable, resolved 10 fad out what kept
them apart. A long tele tete with the gen
rIcman favored my design. After coEverslng
with him for time on various subjects, we
began TO talk of cur female acquantances:
and in order to disalm suspicion, purposely
avoided mentioning EIlen's name.
"lt's unacountable to me, Philip said
Shat you don't begin to look out for a wife
You know what an advocate am for matri,
mony, and positively if you become an old
bachelor iii cut your acquaintance allogeh,
Ier'
| have no such intention, assure you,'
answered Phillip, 'and, TO speak the truth, |
have been seeking a wife this long time
pasl.'
'ludeed and are you so impressed with the
idea of your own excellence that you cannot
/ lind woman worthy Of your asked.
Not so,' replied IMlip, 'but | fear the wo
man am most charmed with is lot fit wife
for me. | cannot marry mere fine lady +;
and yet can require an accomplished Wo-
man. My wife mustbe cultivated and retin'd,
and | should like that she possessed personal
charms; many such women have known;
but then she must be amiable though quite
at home in the drawing room, she must also
understand the details Of house keeping, and
be competent to manage a family, to direct
her servants, and to lake the servants place
Iifneed be-
'Wny, it's rare aois, indeed, that you re-
quirc,' said laughing; admire your modes
ty young gentleman, must confess; and,
supposing you we're to find snch a phoenix,
what, may | ask do you propose as an equiv,
alent? or do you imagine yom own pretty
person, the privilege of bearing your name,
and making the most of your income, would
constitute fair exchange? What could you
offer to induce such rare piece fperfecton
10 accept you for her lord and master?
'What could ofer?' retortcd Philip, with
warmth; 'why, would offer myself not,
mind you, after tho fashion of too many
young men Of the picsont day. | would bind
myself TO her. would bind myscIf!o her.
body and soul. Fo: such woman would
toll like a slave if it were necessary, for such
woman do not say lwoud de-thst is
tame but for such a woman would live;
would shield her from evil; would tighten
her Of care; Iwould surround her with every
comfort; in short | would dedicate the whole
of my existnnce to the promotion of her hap
pinesss.'
| Gently! gently cried I,moderate your, tran.
sports, and tell me if you know any lady
who approaches near the perfection doman-
Idod'
'lknow one,' he replied slightly hositOting,
that would give much to learn possessed
one or two of the requisites. s.--Some know
she has. Listen 10 me my fliend. am al
present in very hourishng circumstances;
but how can be sure they will continue
| Now, am resolved never TO marry woman
who is not thorough house keeper. Accom-
plished beauies often prove the ruin Of then
husbands, and besides cannot afford to main
tain q costly establishment Now, YOU
,codsin EllenIis the most lovely creature eve
beheld; but then is she not fine lady, unabl,
to existwitholt servants 10 wal, on her2
by no means,' | answered; ELLEN is al
notable as she is accomplished and retincC
everything in the house is under her direc
7, lion, and all the order you observe in he
I, domestic arrangements is the effect Of he
good management
'You surprise me- continued Philip, may
!, you surely Jest. To confess the truth
: have hinted at the desireabeness of the use
! ful being added TO the ornamental in woman
: education, but she has so constantly shrun
:, :, from tho subject, that feared she was to
= tally opposed 10 my views
sAhr said |, that, EIIen's weak point, bt
come with me TO marrow and pay her a mon
t ing visit, and promise you shall see her
y jail her glory
d Accordingly the next day we went togetl
: or, and desired the servant who showed /
to ,hc parloI mot tosay that had any one wi
i me, but Just tell my cousin wished 10 spe'
n with her, and was in haste. Inlwo minnt,
+ down she came tho very picture OF heal
d and good liumsr.
o my dear COUSIN she said, not percoivir
Phillip, 'you are privileged person, for yC
know am invisible to company AT this hou
n What can you want9 Is il new pattern,
d have you como to help mo loss up the be-
s. and sweep the roomsP