Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-19
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I SHALL BE A FARMERS WIFE.

20, you eaves-dropper'
BEG your pardon, Mary, but l am moi
guilty OF that
'Now tell me-, Warren, haven't yon been
hearing what We girls have been talking
alb Iut .
yes, heard something, but let me pre-
mise that l was not eaves-drSpping-but,
as stepped on the piazza here, unconscious
that was in the vicinity OF such party,
stopped to examine this beautiful plant,
and heard some one say she never should
marry iarmer-and another, q shall b.
farmers wife,
'Well, was that all you heard y
THAT was enough to interest me YOU
know, Mary, since am 10 be farmer,
and OF necessity will want wife, and one
of the right stamp, too,-one not above the
business-but, who were those who were
deciding upon their future? | am Interested
to know, and may make you my inIor-
mant, since you are disposed of, SO much TO
the dismay OF all our hearts,
'Warrrnl' sal the maiden, blushing.-
But let me introd ce them.
Warren A-was young man of good
character, education, family, &c, young
farmer, and iavorite among those with
whom he mingled-possessor OF beautiful
farm, but without helpmate. Mary G.
was pious, warm-hearied girl-one OF
those who can keep secret for each OF her
friends, and one whose hand had been
sought for by many of the young men of
her acquaintance, but only one had obtain
ed her heart-of HIM we are not to speak.
Warren A. and Mary c. had al
ways been friends from childhood, and had
perfect confidence in each other. The
gossips all said they were engaged, but it
proved otherwise, and the gossips were at
fault. Mary G--was girl that could
be trusted, however, and Warren knew it.
A company of girls were spending the
afternoon with Mary G. and her sister, and
from among the company, wish the read
er TO make the acquaintance OF two-one,
bue-eyed, laughing girl, called beauty
admired and flirted with by most Of the
Young beaux, oppn-heared to a fault-on
the whole, good girl, so called at least,
vet known TO many of her friends, as Eckle
minded, ignorant and ndolent--a farmers
! daughter, whose mother done the work,
and she-didn't. But she had peculiar
winning way, and many were attracted
and thought they loved, but careful study
Of her character soon convinced them she
was not The woman for "heir money!
| Warren A. was one Of those, and had
thought of making her his vile, (f she
| agreed, of course,) but faithful study Of
/ himself, his opinions and inclnationS, with
| those o.! the fair, thoughtlpss girl, had
brought him to the conclusion tha, it would
not answer. Mind as we'll as form, worth
as we'll as beauty--a true and afIectionate
heart, were necessary TO constitute his
''idpal OF perfection," and though he once
thought he loved her, yet "vision lately
hoa,ed by," which had dispersed all the
tender memories of Ellen r. 1t was she
who would never marry farmer.
That "vision," was the form Of beauti-
fhl golden-haired girl, with eyes liquid
with mirth, mingled with truth and afitc-
tim. She was beautiful; no coquetry, nc
hearlessnesS, but true, unaffected simplici.
tv-not the simplicity of ignorance, bu
the simplicity of honesty-always joyous
hlppy, and trying 10 make all happy
around her. Such was Lois $, she
who ''would be a farmers wife"
Warren had but recently became ac-
GuliDt.d with her, as her father had lately
arrived in the vicinity with his family bu
there appeared TO be something, (youn.
men and women, guess what,) which fXeC
his attention on those eyes, and caused ;
throbbing in his bosom when they wer,
turned upon him, and instantly withdrawn
with blush on those fair cheeks, at th,
earuestness Of his gaze.
! Reader you have an introducton--lr
Us return to Mary and Warren.
MARY said Warren, 'lct your sisters en-
terrain their company, while YOU entertain
yours and walk with ne. have a dcsir
10 talk with you.' He drew Mary's aru
within his, at this and though she was abou
declining, said be, Il will make il all righ
with you, you need not fear.'
Mary blushed again, and said, 'I feel as
sured You will, Warren; but it must b
only short walk, and what you have to sa
must be said briefly, as there is no excus
for me to make to the girls for ABSENCE
, They had left the yard, and were wall
: ing under row of large naples.
'Mary, you are my friend, | claim yo
b as such, you have always been--yes, a si'
y ter to me. Now, as / have no other sise
| may confide in you as brother. Yo
are not like the greater portion Of wome
or girls, for very few can, or do at leas
keep secret, but you CAM
Enough, flatterer will be your frien
# as always have been, and your sister
!, you wish, but don't tell me my virtue
e rather my faults
!, 'WelI, Mary, the truth is, you are
a good girl, and am going to ask your opi
ion of Ellen r.. m u1l l'fse -
My opinion Of Ellen RI Why v,
= who have known her from her infancy
who have been her school-mate for veal
you, who have the reputation of being
good Judge of character, asking me OF n
opinion Of Ellen R! Is her character
enigmatical, Warren You have studied
s. am sure.'
'Yes, Mary, / have studied it, but pc
hapS have been prejudiced or blinded =
She is pleasant company, open-hearted, a
: fectionate, and would il startle YOU shou
" tell you am to be married TO her soon