Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-10-16
The Girl that would get Married.
SHORT BUT TRUE NARRATIVE.

cnniulaied large property. He was a man of
ra'her superior mind and requirements. but un-
fortunately became addicted TO habits of inteln-
perahce. Naturally fond of company, and pos
seSsihs superior conversational powers. his COM
PaHy was much sought, and he eventually became
so; his wife Was feeble woman, without
ihnch decision OF character, but an only child was
the reverse.
Mary was well aware of the consequences that
would inevitably follow her fathers course. and
iau used every eXertion of persuasion and reason
IN her power, to induce him TO alter his habits
but without avail; his resolutions and promises
could not withstand temptation. and he pursued
ms downward course, till the poor girl despaned
OF reform, and 5rlevously realized what the end
must result IN.
john Dana Was young man from the East.
possessed OF good education, as all our New
England boys are. and of indomtable industry ard
perseverance. and was working on the farm of a
neighbor by the month 81"
Mary on gong some errands 10 the next
house, met him on The road with the usual saluta-
ton.
Good morning, Mr. Damn"
'Good morning, Mss Watts. How is vonr
health?,' s#. #sss . Fl sa m~@ -~e
well, l thank you; ba', 10 tell the truth, sick
a: helrt.'' -,-a-as->-a--..--
Pray, whats The tronhie?'' said John, ':what
eaa affect caee.fui lively girl like yon, possessing
every thing that can make you happy? ~
''Oa The contrary" replied Mar;, .ssverythinr
conspires to make me miserable | am almost
weary Of life. Bnt it is subject that 1 cannot
eXpia,n to you and yet have sometimes thought
"Any thing that caa do for YOU, Mss Watts.
yon may freely command" -. .. .
That Is promising more than You may be will
ing TO perform. But to break the ice at once
do you want a wife?'' ts
"A wife! Well, doa't know. Do you want
hasband?''
Indeed, do, the worst way. ! don't know
but you may think me bold, and deficient in that
ma!deny modesty becoming young woman: /:
but if you knew my situation, and the Affections
under which suffer, | think 1t woald be some ex-
cnse for my course"
"Have You thought of the consequences - said
John. MY situation am poor-you are rich :;
| am stran5er-lnd---n 1E
''indeed have, till | am almost crazy. Let
me explain. You, and every one else knows the
situation Of my father His habits are Fixed be-
yond amendment, and his property is wasting like
dew before the sun A set of harpies are drink
ing his very hearts blood, and ruin and misery
are staring him in the face. We are almost
strangers, it's true we have met in company few
times, but have observed you closely. Your
habits, your industry, and the care and prudence
with which yon manage your employers business
have always interested me- -...-
And yet, my aear lady, what can you know
of me to warrant you in taking such an important
step:"s -,
your character and habits-your person and man
ners. lam woman and have eyes. We are
about the same aye; So if you like me well enough
TO take me there is my handr'
''And my dear Mary, there is mine, with all
my heart in it. Now, when do you desire it to
be Seitled?n ~s.. s-G.t.-.=" cog. r.
tNow, this rinute: give me vour arm, and we
", H., Do MI fbo h,r
finished at onc> don't want to enter Our house
of distress again, until have one on whom can
RELY, to control and direct the affairs OF my desc
latt house, and support me in my determination to
turn over new leaf in the management Of our
domestic alflirs." "
''But not in this o Id hat, and in my h!rt sleeves
Mary?'
:Yes-and in my old sun-bonnet, and dirty
apron. If you are content, let il be done at once.
| hope you vii! not think am so bard pushed as
that comes to; but want a master. l am will
lnr TO be mistress, but TO be master is more than
am equal to. viii then take you home, and in
t:olucc you as nv own dear husband-signed
sealed and delivered.'
$50 be il. Permit me 10 say, however, that
have always admired you, from the first minute
saw yoa, for your beauty energy OF character, and
Industrious, am;abie department"
Snow John, if thatis sincere, this is the hap
piest moment of my Life, and trust our union
ION Will De long ana nappv- 4 ath tle only one
nv father hears TO: bat alas his resolutions
like ropes of sand. | can manage him on all 9TH
er subjects; you must take charge Of his business
and have sole control there will be no d:iIicGlty
Il am confident OF the result
They were married and more happy match
never was consumated. Everything prospered
houses and barns were repaired. fences and gates
regulated. and the extensive fields smiled and
flourshed like an Eden. The unfortunate father
in few wears sunk into drunkard's grave
Mary and John raised large family and they still
live respected and wealthy-all from energetic
girls resolution, forethought and courage.
A BEAUTIFUL CHAR,t tTER.--The late Mrs MI
ria Crittenden, wife of Hon. John J. Crlttenden.
was woman of rare attainments, which, blended
with the christian gracer, ma e a character rarely
eaual|ed. The editor OF the Presby teran Herald
slvs she was loug member of the Presbyterian
Church. and amid all the seductive scenes through
which she was called to pass. she ever main aimed
her christian character untarnished. Lord Nor
peth, on his visit to this country, remarked that
she was the most complete model of dignifed,
self-possessed, atfable christian lady that he had
seen in America.
':Does the floor you have been securing look
| nice. Bridget ?'' .TsE e.< ...
s'Indade. an it does marm--lust as nice as if
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