Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1858-06-30
4 Love Chass-F'ounded on Fact.

That truth is stranger than felton, is
proved by an affair which occurred in
this county, and which terminated but
few days since.
The heroine of onr story for every
remarkable story must have a woman
in it., is a young lady Of education and
refinement She is the daughter of a
wealthy farmer, residing in one Of the
towns Of this county, who spared 10
expense In the culture of his daughters
mind, not only in the plain and practi-
cal, but also in the ornamental branch
es of education. Thus situated, she
naturally discovered her superiority
over those into whose Immediate socie-
ty she was thrown. Withal, she was
a good looking girl-not what people
ordinarily call beautiful, but good look
ing--so that she became the belle of
the circle in which she moved.
Many rustic lover had his suit re-
jected, and many more had felt her
cutting scorn, and had retired from the
field without making demons tration.
In fact, Miss z. had been so particular
and discriminating, that she found her
self nearly on the Threshold of thirty,
and unmarried. But the happy (per-
haps not now as much as he wasl man
soon appears. Orlando is about thirty
two years Of age; is tall, well-formed,
light complexion and withal enterpris-
ing and active. She loved him. He
proposed, and was at once accepted
Time flew on golden wings, till it be-
came necessary for Orlando, who was
engaged in a business which called
him home, to be absent during the win
ter. Before going, however, his ar
rangcments for bis marriage were all
completed. The time was fixed in the
spring, after he should return. In
trusting confidence, he left his love for
this matter of business, his heart light,
and his will strong and equal to any
task. He kept up a constant cores
pondence with Miss Z. during his ab-
sence. In her letters she regretted his
absence, she hoped for his speedy re-
turn, and longed for the arrival of the
day that should make them one. But
all terrestrial things are subjects of
change, and woman is no exception to
the rule.
Soon after Orlando left. a Diomcde
appeared in the field. Mr. G.. was a
craftsman, and ten years the senior of
Miss Z. He was large, feshy, and
homely old bachelor. He was an init
mate friend of Orlando, and knew of his
engagement. Immediately after Or
lando left, he commenced his visits to
Miss T., but in such way that none Of
Orlando's friends suspected him. lie
laid siege to the heart of Miss T., which
after desperate contest, surrender
ed. -- . r..- -.- ...
On the End Of March last, she wrote
to Orlando, giving strong assurances
Of her love, and asking him to hasten
home so as to be ready for their mar
riage. The next day she was married
to Dir. G. The marriage was perform
ed clandestinely, and was kept a Sc
cret-not even the relatives Of the par
ties knowing of it. They went to n
western village to be married, so as to
escape detection. On the 5th Of March
she again wrote to Orlando, still renew
ing her pledge of love, and urging him
to hasten his busines. so as to be sure
and get home by the time appointed
for their marriage. For two months
or more this correspondence was kept
up, till at last Orlando came home
He fed to meet the object Of bis affec-
tions. She was overoyed to see him,
and for few days he spent the largest
share of the blissful time in her compa-
ny. Their future prospects, wedding
day aud its conconitant arran angements,
were subjects discussed with inter
est.