Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-29
For the Advertiser.
A MUTE'S LOVE LETTER.
BY JOE, THE JERSEY MUTE.

wish to goodness that I were half as good
as the writer of the following letter. The part
ncr of his bosom, for he had married her since
the date of the letter. which date must keep
to myself-thc partner of his bosom must be
proud of him for certain. Before her marriage
she had slipped the cup of bitter experience, and
hence the letter. 1t is as follows:
"SwEETEST LovE:-I am deeply sensible o
the sudden bereavement which you suffer in
the death of your truly affectionate brother
George. You know that every one of us must
die. My dearest Betsy, bcseech you, in the
name of goodness, to place your trust in God,
who harkeneth to the voice of distress. 1t pains
my soul to think that you have so suddenly
been deprived of kind and affectionate broth
er. Pray to God every day, mind you, and he
will hear you. [ always mention you in my
prayers. God alone knows how much love
you. I will think of you every day until this
heart of mine ceases to beat. will love you
forever, and you only. will protect you as
far as lies in my power. When you want any
thing Of me, write and let me know. You will
find me one Of your most faithful, nay, your
most faithful friend under Heaven. As we are
sworn lovers, you Of course have right to ask
of me anything you want. I shall take par
ticular care to make money during your absence
us that may have the privilege of marrying
YOU next year. admire your heart as well
as your mind, and will study to make myself
every way worthy of you. VOW that will
never love another lady, but keep to you for
ever. You know how ardently I love you.
I'm the name Of heaven, entrust you to
keep calm. am solicitous about everything
that is within you. am very uneasy about
your health Take good care of your health
for my sake. I will spend the whole summer
in your society, which, let me say, is singularly
agrecable-in fact, it is more than delightful.
| never will forget the hours that spent with
acknowledge no other girl as my lover you
are the only object upon which l have fixed my
affections.
civil always wear your ring on my finger
outside the house; and will look at your Da-
guerrntype every night before l lie down, and
every morning when l get mp. | know that
will have to suffer in mind on your account,
but will try to be resigned, will be sure to
see You in May, if nothing of serious nature
happens to prevent me.
81 must now close this hasty letter. promise
Tou, dearest that will write to you again next
Saturday; and expect you will get my letter
On the following Monday. Remember ME al
ways. Yours in affection till DEATH"
This letter was written by mute man, and
addressed 10 lady similarly situated. George,
10 whom reference has been made in the letter,
sought to make his silent sister happy, and
among other things, promised to buy house in
which she might live rent free but, alas for
human hopes ! he was stricken down by the
hand Of death, ere his promise was carried into
execution. TO the credit of the mute, lie came
10 the rescue Of the sorrow-stricken one, and
after years courtship, married her.
What luxury it is for aman to feel that he
is cmbalmcd in the deep, full affection of a faith
iul wile's heart. When I gaze upon such wife,
feel as if could say with the poet,
"AIy every earthly JOY TO blend
And harmonic my life,
Give me 4 true, 4 tender friend,
And be that, friend, my wife"
Just think OF two mutes. a man and woman
married according to the laws Of the land, living
happily together, contcnted with their lot, and
satisfied with their mutual affection. One speak:
10 the other sometimes by signing, and some
times by spelling on tie fingers. Tie love o
the wife for her husband disposcs her to USE
wisely and we'll the earnings entrusted to hel
control. \ true-bcarted wife is willing to abide
the decisions of her husband, even if they b'
too severe. She pays every attention to th'
"details of domestic economy, so as to prevcn
her husband from being involved in pccuniar.
difficulties.
Such wife is the lady to whom the abov'
letter was addressed. Mute ladies in married lif'
arc furnished with an instructive perception Q
promety. and with a sense of the obligation
Of marriage. They can love, advise, and manag
affairs as well as those who hear.