The Shasta courier., 1856-02-09
How Harry Go, His Wife.


How Harry Got His Wife.
! 1t was on the return OF MIR. F.. a lecturer ON
/ phrenology, to the city of B., that. one
morning. Harry G. entered his study, aud alter
some desultory conversation. commenced look
ing over some phrenoloeical charts that were
arranged before him. While thus engaged. he
noticed one of ti,e heads, that of Miss Emily B..
of c., copiously marked. He examined 1t, and
! became much interested, as it described per-
son Of an original mind and a superior character
AS he laid ii aside, Mr.. F. said
The person there described | met during
my absence. and she possessed mind so well
balanced. that took char, of her head. ! con-
slider her quite model Of female worth. She
possesses all the qualities necessary for good
wife and mother.
Now Harry was young man Of fine intellec-
tual powers, which had been improved by cdl-
ture, but he was decidedly odd. Tie had spice
of romance in his disposition, and was firm
believer in phrenology. He depended on that
science, mainly. TO give him an insight into the
! character of her whom he should choose as IL
par ner for life.
The lady in question seemed to possess all
those qualifications which he had been long
seeking for, and most novel idea entered his
mind. He determined to write TO her, and
state his ideas ON the subject of matrimony ac-
quaint her with his head. and request a cores
pondence, with the view that if it resulted in the
mutual satisfaction of both parties, they should
meet, and if they could love, marry.
He acted accordingly. and requested of Mr..
F. note to the lady, stating the sincerity of his
motives and the respectabIlity OF his character
which he enclosed in his letter, and forwarded
He waited for week in state of feverish
anxiety; but at length an answer came, and the
lady granted his request. The letter breathed
the spirit of modesty and good sense. The lady
stipulated for six months correspondence, after
which they were 70 meet.
From this time they wrote regularly, upon
various topics; but the personal appearance of
each never once the subject of alluson
Harry's high opinion of his fair correspondent
was enhanced on The reception of every letter,
until he became thoroughly in love with his in
cognlto. and he began most earnestly to long for
the expiration of his probation. 1t was with
beating heart that he took his seat in one of the
cars OF the railroad which was 10 convey him TO
the city Of c., where his fair namorata resided.
Now the question was to be solved, could she
love him He was not handsome, in the com
mon accepta,ion OF the word, yet he had an in
te.ligent countenance, a dark, expressive eye,
and good figure; but he forgot all his advan-
tages OF person or station, in his anxiety to cre-
ate good impression. He never once asked if
she were beautiful; for he felt, if she were not
positively ugly. he could love her.
Alter alishting at station, and walk of
few minutes, lie found himself before small but
beautiful cottage, which bore marks OF taste and
refinement in its occupants. He knocked, and
1t seemed to him that his heart knocked full as
loudly against his breast as his knuckles
knocked against the door, When the door was
opened our lover hero was greeted with an un-
expected sight Of diminutive, crooked form;
pair of spectacles and red hair, were the prin-
cple features in the tout ensemble Of his fair re-
ceiver. Now, red hair was Harry's aversion.
The lady-for such she evidently appeared
conducted him to pretty parlor, where music
and books showed the taste of the fair owner.
Alter short scrutiny, Harry turned to the odd
little figure beside him, and requested to see
Miss r.
"She is before you 2" said his companion.
He was thunderstruck, and stood gazing at
her without motion, but at length collected his
scattered WITS and tried to commence a conver-
saton under difficulties" He introduced him.
self her unknown correspondent, and ex-
planned that he had come to make personal ac-
quaintance. She answered him with modesty
and good sense, telling him that their inter-
course must be on terms OF friendship only, until
they became more intimately known to each
other
They conversed long and pleasantly, and he
soon found himself admring her voice, which
was soft and sweet and, before he left, her win
ming manner had charmed him, that he had
quite forgotten her red hair and spectacles.-
the expiration of which time he made her an Of
fer of his heart and hand.
She hesitated ere she replied, but smilingly
asked
Have you so far overcome your aversion to
red hair and a crooked form, as TO wish to make
me your wife :"
lie replied that he loved her, and cared not
what was the color of her hair SO long as she
would consent to be his.
An answer was promised 10 be given on the
following morning.
AS early propriety would admit, the
next morning our friend Harry again sought his
beloved, but was greatly surprised to be re.
ceived by one so like, and yet so unlike, her
TO whom he had been paying his court. There
she stood, with a sweet smile on her lips, and a
laughing light in her hazel eyes, without those
Distinguishing marks of person which had at
first attracted his notice. He almost doubted
his senses, until she spoke In her clear, sweet
tones. when he sprang forward, and seizng her
hand, begged her to explain the mystery She
smiled, she said
''Y You must forgive my ruse. Harry you said
personal beauty had no weight with you, and
wished to prove il. You see me now in nv
| proper shape and person. Can you love me as
well when wore specs and red wig?"
| He could only answer by gazing admiringly
upon her graceful little figure, delicate yet SO
spirited, and those soft brown curls shading her
face. eloquent with sweetness.
Harry was OF course enchanted. The sequel
may be guessed. Harry is firm believer in
phrenolosy
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