Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-03-14
VOL. " III, NO. SO
T'fse Question: Popped.

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! was a man Of rather superior mind and &C
u quirements but unfortunately became ad-
e dleted to habits Of intemperance. Natur,
ally fond Of company, and possessing supe.
a rior conversational powers, his company
was sought, aud he became eventually a
!, lsot. His wife was a feeble woman. with.
i tout much decision of character. bit In on
'lly child was the reverse, Illustrating one Of
those singular laws Of nature, thai Lie TO-
males most often take after the father IN
character and personal pecaliaraities, and
smaies after the mother.
Z Mary WAS aware Of the consequences
that would inevitably follow her fltherss
course, and had used every exertion of rel,
sfstiasion and reason in her power to induce
4 him 10 alter his habits, bat without ayaiIs
i his resolutions and promises could not
withstand temptation, and he passtied his
downward course till the poor girl despair
led of reform, and previously realized what
Tho nd must result in.
/ John Dunn was ayoung man from the
least possessed a good education as all our
New. England boys do, and their indomit-
able industry and perseverance, and was
working on The farm Ola tieighbor by the
mouth. $500 ,aei ggs f#
MARY, on going on some errand to the
next house, met him on the road with the
usual s'llutation:. ~ bvs,
Good morning Miss Watts. How is
tyoar health ~
well, thank you, but tell to you the
truth, ] am sick at heart"
"Pray, what is the trouble!" said John.
I"What can affect cheerful, lively girl like
yoa possessing everything that can make
you happy e. s3esI
"On the contrary replied Mary, "every-
thing eonspires to make me miserable i am
almost weary of life. But it is subject
eannot explain to you, and yet have
sometimes thought might" ea4 81.
Anything that | can do for you Miss
Watts, you may may freely command"
"That is promising more than you may
Joe willing to perform But to break the
ice at once--do you want a wife"
"a wife. Well, | don't know. Don't
you want husbands" sa py e
''Indecd I do, the worst way. 1 don't
know but you may think me bold and de-
fcient in chat maidenlv modesty becoming
a young woman, but if YOU knew my situ+
alton, aud the affections under which SUI
fer, l think it would be some excuse for my
course"
'Have you thought Of the consequent
ces9" said John-''lny situation--I am
poor--you are rich---I am straugcr-
Let me explalu-you and every one else
know the unfortunate situation of my IA
ther. His property is wasting like dew,
before the sun. A set of harpies are drink
inc his very hearts blood, and ruin and
misery are staring us in the face. We are
strangers it is true; we have met IN comps
nv a few times, but observed you closely.
Your habits, your industry, and care and
prudence with which yon manage your
employers business, have always interest
ed me- ~ es
"And vel my dear young lady, what can
yon know Of me TO warrant you in taking
such an important step.
.Itis enough for me that ] am satisfied
with your character and habits-your per.
son and manners. ! am woman and
have eyes, We are about the same age;
50 II YOU know me aud ike me we'll enough
to take me, there is my hand"
@Anl, MY dear Mary, there is mine
with all my heart III it. Now, when do
YOU desiie it to be settledY' k.es.s.
s"Now. this hour Give me your arm,
we will 90 to Squire Benton's and have the
bareail finished at once. I don't want to
enters our house of distress again until L
nave. one on whom can rely, to control
and direct The affairs of my disconsolate
home, and to support me in my determln-
alton to turn over new leaf IN our do
nestle affairs.
9Bat moi in this old hat, and my shirt
sleeves, Mary. a
aYes-and in my Old sun-bonnet and
dirty apron. IF YOU are content, let it be
done at once. hope you will not think
am so hard pushed as that comes to; but
want master. am willing TO be mis-
tress, but to be master is more than ain
equal to. viii then take you home and
introduce you as my own dear husband
signed, sealed, and delivered"
$50 be lt---pernlit me To say that have
always admired you from the first minute
| saw you. for your beauty, energy and IN
dustroas, amiablo deportmentp
"Now, John, If that is SINCERE, this IS the
| Ilappiest moment Of my life, end J trust
our uniion viii be long and happy. am
the. only one my father hears to, but alas !.
his resolutions are. like ropes OF sand. l
can manage on all other subjects and have
the sole control-there will be no dltilcul-
I.tv-I AM confident Of the result.
| they were married, and more happy
match never was contaminated. Every
thing prospered; houses and bs.rns were re-
paired, fences aud field gates we're reguia.,
| led. and the extensive lands tlyurlshed
] like. an Eden. The unfortunate father in
few years sank into drunkaros grave.
Mary and John raised a large family, and
| they still live, respected and wealthy-ail
from the energetic girls resolution, foretho't
and courage. s8