Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-08-19

a merry laugh he left the room.
sand why no. ?" said Singleton men
tally, as the sound OF bis friends foostep
died away. "Why not indeeda 1t woul,
be an excellent plan; by Jove / will p
and siraightway seating himself at his it'll
table, be succeeded, in short time in pro
ducing the following:
MATRlMoN1AL.-The advertiser, young
man of good moral character and fine at.
tainments, is desrous Of forming matri'
monial alliance with lady between nine
teen and twenty-tour years Of age. She
must be beautiful aud accomplished, and
possess an amiable disposition. Address
Z. s, Mo-, Crescent Place, Boston.
"There," solIoquispd Ned, as he finished,
81 think that will do; and sincerely do
hope it will be the means Of procuring me
a charming partner for life. For two years
| have been endeavoring to obtain wife,
but the lack OF fortune has been the main
obstacle which has prevented the reaiza-
tion Of my wishes. True, have gained
access into the very best society, and rem
dered myself agreeable to ladies of wealth
and fashion; but 10 this exten; only have
proceeded. They know ] am not the in
heritor OF riches-that a 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 to his advertisement the following
| postscript;
".Money of no consequence"
Our hero Immediately sent a copy to all
the evening papers, with directions TO have
il inserted that day.
About two O'Clock the following day,
the poslman brought nearly a dozen OF
notes directed to "Mr. f. S." Ned, who
had been waiting with sort of feverish
impotence, hastened al once to his room,
and with tluttering heart was in the act
of breaking the first seal, when servant
informed him that lady was below who
requested an interview with him. This
was most annoying at such moment, and
he at first harbored serious intentions OF
turning her off without an audience but
his gallantry came TO his aid before he had
given the order, and he accordingly told
him to show her up. With sigh he sank
into seat, and laid the unopened letter:
upon the table. In short timd the SER
want returned, ushering in lady who was
closely veiled. Singleton offered her a
seat, aud politely inquired the object OF hel
visit.
81 believe" she said in tone of singular
sweetness, "that you are the gentleman
who advertised for a wife,"
81 am,' he replied.
"May enquire if you have yet selected
one"
81 have not but have just received ;
number of communications in reply to tn
advertisement: and he pointed toward
the pile of letters before him.
"Then have arrived in time. com
to offer you myself"
Edward Singleton trembled violently a
the announcement. He had not anicipa
ted such summary mode Of operation, ant
consequently he bpcame exceedingly Y EN-
barrassed. The form OF his fair visito
struck him as graceful and faultless an
when in moment after, she raised he
veil, he was literally struck dumb by he
exceeding beauty. A pair oi the brightes
azure eyes beamed upon him from 5eneatl
their long delicate lashps, few stray curl
of slken hair, falling upon either cheek a
she leaned slightly forward, gave mos
bewitching appearance TO her countenanc'
while the perfect beauty of her face, upo
which he gazed with look OF open admi
ration sent thrill OF pleasure to his heal
that he had never before experienced. Fc
a moment he seemed as if entranced bu
the truth gradually broke in--he was
love!
Sand have you really come 10 of,
YOURSELF" he exclaimed, "are you in ea
Eest"
, "Why should YOU doubt il % she aske
in reply, with captivating smile.
81 know not-but indeed, had no, e'
pected half so lovely"
"Siop, stop-no fa,trry II you please,
"But do not na,trr--l speak the tru
4 when / say you are the most beautiful
your SEX"
: "Enough," she said, with another smil
!, which transplanted Ned TO the seven
= heaven, .'do suit you %
"Prriectly And you will not heslla
to marry me !"
!, "Not for moment otherwise shou
: not have come here"
Ned Sngleion sprang from his seat, to-
' the pile OF unopened letters, and cas-, the
into the flames. Then he caught the laf
I. in his arms and gave her hearty kiss
" she seemed inclined to favor the proese
ings he repeated II several ,snes, TIL hnal
out OF breath, he resumed his srat.
!, III presume YOU have desire to lea
my namr," she remarked, as she hand
bin a card.
"rhe idea had not entered my mir
owing TO matters OF greater Importance
replied Ned, laughing, lie took the ca
!. and Evad-"Mrs. Graee Elwood."
a. turned pale, aud glanced from the card
% the lady.
~ "wha, Ia the maltsr--ars you M % 5
IA asked hall rising.
"No--not ~" he uttered, shut wi
he means ,hIs ~ aud hs pointed 10 the Nj
|. "Mfs."
he "paFdon me ioE no, sxplaialng bsior
she hastily sale | had quite ioFEoltsl
No ,aioFm you ,ha, am widow"
az "ls ihs, all ~ eiisd Ned, iSnmsassly
hsysd sihsa all 10 Iishhl--.I ahsolul
aAsrs widoss Aad Now, psthap,,
. q would aiso llks 10 seqasinl yoaTsslf y
my nams ia iull, II kS
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