The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-10-01

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hat Mary was exactly plain, either LEI e
was capable OF looking pretty, but when Il di
assume that expression, it seemed tU be mat
, ter Of congratulation as though the circum
stance were an UNUSUAL ono. She had one D
those faces that light up With any passing en-
OtiOn; thus seeming TO contradict the extron
regularity Of her dress.
Well, Abel, what is the result of your iu
vestigatiOn? Your eyes have Travelled up anC
your eyes have travelled down, aud at lcngil
you have come " the conclusion that the young
lady with the watering pot in her hand is the
nearest approach TO your beau-ideal Of female
lOveliness that you have seen ia some time
The smooth, shining sheet of bright brown
hairyth descended so prettily over her cars
with half blown rose in the richly twisted
knOtA-tfie pink muslin dress, SO faultless in
every fold--thc we'll dressed foot, first peep
ing out from the hem-and the snowy collar
all these were perfcctiOns that sent an electric
thrill to the heart Of Abel AInfi9ld
But all this time Mary has been represented
as standing still to be looked at-makiug pic
ture OF herself, in short, although she was to-
tally unconscious Of the presence Of sPscta-
tor. When, therefore, on raising her eyes, she
beheld agentleman, who, il not very young,
was certainly very fine looking, gazing intent
ly upon her, she blushed, Of course, as any
properly regulated young lady would do; and as
| the gazer seemed fairly nailed to the spot, she
soon took her departure for the house, water
ing-pot and all.
This reused Abel from his lethargy; and ex :
tremely provoked at himself, he became con-
sciOus that be had been guilty Of rather rude
behavior and quite in brown study, he pur-
sued his way to the house Of the only acuhaint-
ance he had in the place. This friend Abel
determined to sound with respect to the UNI
known young lady; but, like prudent man
he confined his Taptures exclusively to the
house aAd grounds, and caeefully concealed
the fact OF his having seen any live stock
about the place
at was probably Mr.. IIHlier's," observed
his friend, "but | advise you to spare your en-.
thusiasm until you have gained the entree o.
the hOuse--thero is something inside mucl
more worth seeing"
Here followed long eulOgy on Mary Elles
more; during which Abel learned that she wa
the orphan niece of Mr. and Mrs. Hitler, who
having no children Of their own, were com
pletcly wrapt up in her; and that Mr.. HilIie
was perfect enthusiast upon the subject o
farming--a prejudice which Abel was advised
to humOr.
In the course of the next day, Mr.. Arnfiel,
was formally introduced at the cottage; appar
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| his own. His absence from home was so mucl
protracted, in consequence, that various affec
tiOnate missiYes were despatched TO him soil
citing some account Of his wanderings, H
felt rather confused on reading these letters
but then he proudly reflected that he was hi
own master, and had an undoubtcd right to d.
as he pleased.
Mr.. Hitler entered the parlor one after
noon, as his wife was delivering quite q pane
gyric npOn their new Acquaintance, and inter
rupted her somewhat angrily, as he exclaimed
The fellow has no more soul than you Coult
put in thimble!"
"NO soul, uncle?" repeated Mary, in sur
prise, when he talks so beautifullyl''sts-
Talking and acting are two very dilfefCH
things, said Mr.. Hitler, wrathfully, Il hav
just been showing him the beauties of th
farm, and, in passing through the COW yard
he remarked that farming was very dirty bu
siness.' Faugh! how do detest those ever.
lastingly clean collars Of his. and that careful
step, as though he were walking on egg-shClls
He is not the man for my money -
Mrs. Hitler prudently directed her hus
bands attention to Mary's burning cheeks
which her uncle surveyed with look partly o
surprise, partly cOmmisseratiOn. Her atten
ton quite taken up with some things in til,
garden, the niece soon withdrew and left tn
couple to themselves.
"Why, Mary" said Mr.. Hitler, that SAINT
evening, 'you don I mean to say that the maI
has really proposed, and that you have accept
cd him2"
Mary said nOthinsi but her eyes were YER!
eloquent.
What possessed yOu?" continued her uncle
Something that sounded very much Tx
love teil from ,Mary's g lips; but her Ancl
1 ynH No rI Il e IL.
"Were girl, !" continued Mr.. Hiliee. q
should as soon think Of falling in love with
tailor's walking advertisement as Of sbestow,
ing my affections THAT is the term, believe
upon one whose whole energies are eOncena
trated in preserving himself from the leas
spot Of contamination. Why, child, you vii
have no peace Of your life. You are nea
enough, / should think, to suit the most fas
tidious, but this man is regular fidget."
"'Oh, but, said Mary, very quietly, whilt
sly gleam in her eye betokened sOme hiddeI
fun, Il intend to cure him. Thinking it
pity that so many noble and interesting quail
ties should be Obscured by this small weak
ness, have concluded TO take him in hand. y
Now Mary, be 1t known, had the reputation
OF being young lady of considerable energy
and determination, all in her own quiet way
she was one, also, who never made an asser.
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when, therefore, she expressed her intention
in this calm manner, uncle and aunt Hitler
though entertaining few natural misgivings
as to the wisdom Of such aproceeding, gave
their consent to the marriage, and the Old lady
was soon immersed in all the bastle Of pre-.
paration, R
Abel, having seeuted his prize, soon return.
cd home; the happy day was appointed, and
the bridegroom was to make his appearance on
the evening before the ceremony. In the
course Of few days an elegant box arrived
for Mary; it contained set Of pearls, and
most affectiOnate letter from Abel's sister.
People said that Mary was fortunate girl
but the uncle and aunt shook their heads, q
though the ldes Of March we're come, but mol
gone.
The wedding eve arrived; the whistle Oi the
last train of cars had died away in the DIST
ance, but still no Abel. Momnfully did Ma
~ pace up and down the shaded walk 70 eaten
i the first glimpse Of her truant lover; but nC
approaching figure darkened the opening end
the shades Of evening were fast gathering
around. The bride-eleet betOok herself e 9
sleepless pillow, and eminous shakes OF ths
head passed around The circle.