The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-06-25
The Girl that would be Married.
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Mr.. Watts had, by industry and econo-
ms, accumulated large property He
was q man of rather superior mind and &C
ouirements. but unfortunately became adj
dicted to habits of intemperance. Natu-
rally fond of company, and possessing su-
perior conversational powers, his company |
was much sought, and he became eventu- |
ally q drunken sot. His wife was feeble !
woman. without much decision of charac-
ter; but an only child was the reverse il
Illustrating one of those laws OF nature,
that females oftenest take after the father
in character and personal peculiarlties, and
the males after the mother.
Mary was well aware Of the consequent
ces that would inevitably follow her IA
Tiers course and had used every exertion
of persuasion and reason in her power to
induce him to alter his habits but without
avail; his resolutions and promises could
not withstand temptation and he pursued
his downward course, till the poor girl,
despairing Of reform, had grievously real
lied what the end must result in.
John Dunn was young man from the
East. possessed of good education. as all
New England boys are, and had their in
domitable industry and perseverance, and
was working on the farm of a neightor by
the month.
Mary, on going on some errand to the
next house, met him on the road with the
usual salutation, GOOD morning, Mr..
Dunn"
Good morning, Miss Watts. How is
your health?'
We'll, thank you, but to tell the truth
sick at heart"
PRAY what is the tro,ble?' said John;
"what can effect cheerful, lively girl like
you, possessing everything to make you
happy?'
"On the contrary, replied Mary, "eve-
rything conspires to make me unhappy.
am weary of life. But it is subject
cannot explain to you. and yet l some
times thought might
Anything that can do for YOU, Miss
Watts, you may freely command
That is promising more than you may
be able to perform. But to break the ice
at once, do you want wife ?
a wife? Well, l don't know. Do you
want a husband?''
Indeed do. the worst way | don
know but you may think me bold and de-
6cient in that maidenly modesty becoming
a young woman; but if you knew my stu
alton and the affection under which l sut-
fer, l think it would be some excuse for
my course
Have YOU thought of the consequent
ces 2 said John; my situation | am
poor; you are rich; am 4 stranger-and'
=. / have, until am almost crazy Let
me explain. You and every one else
knows the unfortunate situation of my IA
Their His habits are beyond amendment,
and his property is wasting away like the
dew before the sun. A set of harpies are
drinking his very hearts blood, and ruin
and misery are staring us In the face. We
are almost strangers it is true; we have
met in company but have observed you
closely. Your habits. your industry, the
care and prudence with which you manage
your employer business, have all interest
ed me-
And yet. my dear youns lady what can
you know of ME TO warrant you in taking
such an important step?
at is enough with me that | am satisfi-
ed with your character and habits, your
person and manners. 1 am woman and
have eyes. We are about the same age:
SO, if you know nae, and like me well
enough 10 take ME, there is my hand
And, my dear Mary, there is mine, with
all my heart in it. Now, when do you de-
eire it TO be settled?
Now, this minute give NE your arm
and we will 60 10 Squire Benton's and
have the bargain finished at once don t
want to enter our house again until have
one on whom ] can rely, to control and di-
rect the affairs Of my disconsolate home
and TO support me III my determination to
turn over a new leaf in my domestic al
fairs"
But not in this old hat, and in my
shirt sleeves, Mary
Yes; 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 all that comes TO.
but want to have master lam willing
to be mistress, but, to be master is more
than l am equal to- ! will take you home
and introduce you as my own dear hus-
band; signed, sealed, and delivered
SO be it permit me to say that have
admired you from the first minute / saw
you, for your beauty, and energy, industri,
Gus, amiabie department"
SO. John, if that is sincere, this is the
happiest moment of my life, and l trust
our union will be a long and happy one.
am the only one my father hears to- blu,
alas his resolutions are all like ropes OF
sand. l can manage him on all other sub
iects YOU can take charge of his business
and have the sole control; there will be nc
difficulty: am confident of the result
They were married, and happier match
never was contaminated Everything
prospered; houses and barns we're repair
cd, fences and gates We're regulated, and
the extensive fields smiled and fiourished
like an Eden The unfortunate father III
n few wears sank into drunkards grave
Mary and John raised large family, and
they still live, respected and wealthy; all
from An energetic girls resolution, fore
thought and courage.
CUCUMBER Sorp-Make some broth witt
a neck of mutton, thick slice OF leaI
bacon, and an onion stuck with three
cloves. n carrot, two turnips some salt
and a bunch of sweet herbs, and strain ii
Brown with an ounce of butter the crum'
ola French roll, to which put four larg
cucumbers and two heads of lettuce Gu
small Let them stew quarter of al
hour and add to them a quart of tn
broth; when it boils put in pint of greer
peas; and as it stews add two quarts NOR
OF the broth.-Prruie Farmer.
CucrNBERs STEwED-Pare four or fly
Urge cucumbers, ard two middle-size
onions, and cut them into rather thic
slices. Flour them we'll, and fry them i
b litter a nice brown color. Put them int
a saucepan with half teaspoonful of or;
w, or broth, and season with pepper, sal
and catsup Stew them till quite tende
then add little butter worked in Hou
boil a few minutes till of a good thickness
and serve hot-Prairis Farmer.