Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-10-13


with merry laugh he left the room.
"And why not?" said Singleton
mentally. as the sound of his friends
footsteps died away, "Why not, in
deed? II would be an excellent plan;
iby Joye will" and straightway seat
ing himself at his little table, he sue
lceeded. in a short time, in producing
The following: ~ .n ss'f'
MArRrMoxIAL.-Thc advertiser. .
Wound man Of good moral character
and fine attainmen,s, is desirous Of
forming matrimonial alliance with =
'llady between nineteen and twenty -four
years of age. She must be beautiful
Iand accomplished, and possess an ami
able disposition. Address. L. s.. No.
-, Crescent Place. Boston.
There" soliloquised Ned, as be
finished, "1 think that will do: and
sincercly do hope twill be the means
lof procuring me n charming partner
lfor'iif For two years have 1 been
endeayoring to obtain n wife, but tho
lack Of a fortune has been the main
obstiele which has prevented the real
lization Of my wishes. True, | have
gained access into the very best soci-
ETY.. and rendered myself agreeable TO
ladies of wealth and fashion; but TO
this extent only have ! proceeded
They know I am not the inheritor of
richcs-that o petty Custom House
Office is all that / have TO rely upon.
| have hunted for wealth long enough;
/ will now try TO win heart" And
so he added 10 his advertisement the
following postscript:
money Of consequence"
/ Our hero Immediately sent n copy
to all the evening papers. with direc-
tons to have it inserted that day.
About two o'clock the following day
1.-The post.man brought nearly n dozen
of notes. directed to "Mr. e. S.
Ned, who had bsen waiting with a
sort Of feverish impatience. hastened
at once to his room, and with fiut-
tering heart was in the act Of breaking
the first seal, when n servant informed
him that talady was below whorequest-
ed an interview with him. This was
most annoying at such o moment, and
he at first harborcd serious intentions
Of turning her ofwithout an audience;
but his gallantry came to his aid before
he had given the order. and he accor-
dinghy told him to show her up
With q sigh he sank into seat, and
and laid the unopened letters upon the
table. In q short time the servant
returned, ushering in q lady who was
closely yelled. Singleton offered her
a seat, and politely inquired the OBJ
iect OF her visit.
II believe" she said in n tone Of
singular sweetness, "that you are tho
gentleman who advertised for n wife?"
81 am," he replied.
MAY inquire if you have yet Sc
lected one" .
II have not: but have just receiv-
ed q number Of communications in re-
ply to tho advertisements" and he
pointed towards tho pile OF letters be-
fore him.
"Then have arrived in time. |
come to offer you myself"
Edward Singleton trembled Violent
" ut tho announcement. lie had not
anticipated such summary mode Of
operation, and consequently he became
exceedingly embarrassed. The form
OF his fair visitor struck him as grace
fal and faultless; and when in mo-
ment after. she raised her veil, he was
! literally struck dumb by her exceeding
beauty. A pair ofthc brightest azure
eyes beamed upon him from beneath
their long delicate lashes. few stray
curls Of silk.n hair, falline upon either
cheek as she leaned slightly forward,
gave most Lewitehing appearance to
her countenance, while the perfect
beauty Of her face, upon which he
gazed with look OF open admiration.
senta thrill OF plea sure to his heart
that he had never before experienced.
For moment he seemed as ifentranc'
cd; but the truth gradually broke
upon him-he was in lovel
,"And have you really come TO Of.
fer YOURSELF" he exclaimed, care you
: IN catnest?"
"Why should you doubtilg' she
asked in reply. with captivating
: smile.
"I know not--but indeed. had nol
expected half 80 lovely"
"stop. aioP-no nattcry II yor
please"
t "But / DO not dattcr--I speak th,
! truth when | say that you arc th'
4 most beautiful of your SEX"
. Enough" she said, with another
{ smile, which transplanted Ned TO th'
seventh heaven. "do / suit you?"
I "Pcrfecllyi And you will not hes
: itate 10 marry me?"
= "Not for moment, otherwise
: should not have como here"
"Ned Singleton sprang from hi
Q seat, took the pile Of unopened letter
o and cast them into tho fumes. The
he caught the lady in his arms ant
i gave hera hearty kiss; as she SCENE,
&c Inclined to favor the proceedings h
u repeated il several times. till finally
out OF breath. he resumed lis scat.
81 presume you have oesire {
II learn my name, she remarked, as sh
> handed him card.
f. "Thc idea had not entered N
mind, owing TO matters Of greater in
L. porlance." replied Ned, laughing. =
lt lie took the card and read-"Mr
g Grace Elwood." He turned pale, nm
glanced from tho card to the lady.
AZ "What is the matter-aro you III?