Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-11-14

ring which, though he had said a great
deal, he had great deal more to say
"and then decide carefully and con-
sLientously."
Fanny did think il all over; much that
he had said was quite new to her. To
be married, it must be confessed had
implied 10 her mind, what it does to the
minds of too many young ladies, gay
visions of wealth and independence,
doing everything one wishes--a lover
in husband, amuscmcnis in the Par
lor.
Fanny belonged to that class Of fe-
males who, without fortune or expcc-
ta,ions, had been brought up amid the
appliances of wealth. She was an or
phan and lived in the family of an uncle.
With few parlor duties, and none in
the kitchen, she had lived an easy, in
dependent life, floating on society, with
united energies and undevclnPcd pow.
ers. Rich men did not seek her, be.
cause rich men generally seek TO in
crease their wealth with matrimonial
cares; poor man might fear, and Justly
fear, as Charles Scott did because fc.
, males thus educated often shrink from
the eXertiens and cares Of household
employment; they are slow in finding
| out that hands are made 10 work with,
and they are apt TO regard labor as a
, menial service. If young men will do
as Charles Scott did--frankly unfold
!, TO women their real situation and their
true interest--explain to them the use
and the dignity of labor--encourage
, and stimulate exe,lion, there would be
| fewer ill-regula,ed households, and
,hriflless wives. Fanny diges,cd the
] whole matter, weighed i, all and doci
ded.
Behold not many months afterwards
e Fanny 10 her new home. 1t was indeed
: snug home. full of comforts and bless.
ings; there was pleasan, little sitting.
room, with sunbeams and smiles. with
S kiddeminster and flag bottoms, un
' adorned by ottomans or d.vans, astraI
! lamps or marble tables. Her kitchen
/, too, was near by, where Fanny was
\. not ashamed TO pass her morning hours
"Do not come in the morning" sale
d Fanny to a gay acquaintance, you may
e perhape find me making bread or iron
n ing collars"
;. Doing your girls wo;k! ugh" ex
claimed the lady diStasiefuIy.
"Oh, l am my own girl" replied
= Fanny boldly" with the exception o
e Nancy Drew, who comes in when
need her. can make soup and roast
turkey, and | dare say can teach yo'
ID thousand interesting things that 20,
9r know nothing about Flora did no
lie wish to be taught.
Il, IL really pity Fanny" said this same
10 Flora passing by her door ore day
&c weary and dispiriied with the frivotie
" of series of fashionable calls.
: Pity Fanny! She has no need {
q, such pity.
Was she not spreading the snow
q, cloth upon the dinner table, cuttia
, sweet, white loaves Of her own maxim
m fetching sauce Of her own stcwing, ar
,v bringing pies Of her own baking, pr
u ducts of her skill and did not Il
10, heariy-I am glad to see you Charlie,
no and her nicely broi!ed steak. quite col
cd pensa,e for the Perplexiiics Other NOR
ror ing business True, Fanny had
trials; the cake did sometimes burn, al
70 the potatoes were not always done
=, but then she did not have the blues
they swiftly sped away before eul
nv rising and simple employment. S
~, had no time for yawning or ennui, a
:. never cried oui--"Ohl | am dying
,nd want of exercise" her chamber m
arc be cared for, her pantry looked aft
tho and -four 10 be sifted Yes, Fanny
wo derslood how to use her hands.
lo was producer as well as consum
,,b Wha, delightful evenings did they p
us, together, sewing and reading, or al
,ou lecture, or enjoying the society of 4
,ou friends. Charley cheerful ard har
-, in the consciousness that hia recei
40 exceeded his expenses, was plea