The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1852-03-16

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| take, and never in my life have welcomed the
first beams Of morniog with the same conflict
ing emotions OF JOY and fear, as did on ths,
occasion.
When came down to breakfast, was agi-
iated and nervous; but fortunately uncle was
10 usual spirits, and the dear old soul ddnt
suspect for moment that all was not right
though l handed him his coffee without sugar
and attempted TO butter my muffin with slice
| Of cheesel Aferthe morning meal was finish
ed, returned to my room to make my toilet.
! chose very plain, but neatly fitting dress,
and did UP my hair 10 the simplest style knew
how, ard completed my attire with the addi-
ton of but single ornament, neat hair brace
let. ] WISHED him to'see me divested OF the
pdraphernaa Of drawing room attire. Then
sat down and engaged myself with book un-
Ill ten O'clock when | sailed forth on my mis-
sion.
Arrived at the Office, found Mr.. d. sitting
with his feet resting upon The table apparent
y more engaged with his thoughts than with
the half opened volume that lay on his lap and
had ample time 10 make survey OF the
room. (Which was n real legal confusion be-
fore he took any notice Of my gentle knock
He apoogized for his inattention, and leading
me TO seat, we were soon engaged 10 lively
conversation, which was kept up for some time,
much TO my satisfaction, as It gave me renewed
coursge--Aher pause Of some moments,
choked down my fast rising emotion, and STAN
mered out something 10 this effect
"You are doubtless, much surprised at my
calling so unceremonously upon you, and will
be still more astonished 10 learn that have so
lar discarded the usages OF society as TO convert
the present into leap-year."
He started up and colored 10 the roots of his
hair; for he had caughi the meaning Of my
words, and stood gazing at me with an express
sion Of surprise and increduliiy
"May ask an Interpretation ofyour wordsF'
said he.
"Surely you have not come 10 amuse your
self with joke al my expense-you are TOO
kind for that"
There was a seriousness in the appealing
tone 10 which he put the last interrogation that
startled me. while it made my heart throb with
hope. replied that il was no joke, was new
er more serious in my life; that had watched
his course and studied his character, and come
TO the conclusion that he was just the man to
suit me, had called to perform duty which
the state ofmy feelings rende red imperative, to
tender him my hand and the warmest affections
Of my heart.
His lip quivered with emotion, and lifting
the lid os his writing desk, he drew forth num-
Der Of half filled sheets, and laid them before
me- found them to be unfinished letters ad-
dressed TO me, in which he avowed his affection
and entrea,ed my acceptance Of his hand.
"There," said he, "are but three or four
Of the dozens have commenced TO the same
effect, but dared not finish; fearful was that
did not merit your love; and had finally con
cluded 10 renounce the idea. But, oh. how
rejoiced am that You have had the moral
courage To cast aside all forms and declare
your real fcelings"'
MY frmness gave way at this moment, and
with tears ofjoy buried my head in his DO
som. The next moment-but no matter what
happened the next moment. Suppose he only
kissed me-he was perfectly authorized in do
ing so, however much old maids may tail at its
Improperly. As it is presumable that they
have never experienced the pleasure Of a warm
burning kiss from a man they loved and had
confidence in, they cannot appreciate il, aud
are consequently incapable of debating "pro-
priety" to those who can.
Now, girls. know this was an extreme case
and would not advise you TO act as precipi-
lately as / did. although the circumstances
justified the means used But there are a
ways in which you can, ard ought,
evince a preference for the man you admire, |
without going as far as did. And even sho'd
like circumstances demand like plan Of oper-
alton. deem il the duty Gfihe sex, 10 view of
the important bearing the question has upon
the lives Of all interested, to repudiste this i'm
partial custom, and come out openly 10 the
of Womau's Rights.
Now girls Of Monroe--what say you? Will
you submit longer TO this Impartial cuslom!--
Metbioks every heat responds with mine, NO. |
NO! Let Us hoist our banners then, and hurl
CONSERVATION into the ranks Of old bachelors
sound the death knell t" their security. Let
us begin then with this musy relic OF by gone
days Of ignorance, in our city, and let Monroe
be looked upon as the birth place Of our liber-
~. The influence Of our example will widen
in circles reaching further and further. nor
cease TO roll ill the last vesiage Of the yrants
power is laid upon the altar Of our freedom, and
Woman sends up shout for The triumph Of
her rights which shall reverbeiato through all
future lime
A YANKEE OVER THE CRATER "A cores
pondent OF the Boston Transcript. writing
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