The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-17
1859

Dcar mrs. ClarkSOn, L began, tor
thought it best to smooth her down, II
have now been an inmate of your house for
two months. need not dwell on the hap
piness have enjoyed in your charming So
ciety. Your charming daughter and your
self have conspircd to make me the happi-
ost Of mortals. Your own natural acute
ness must have long ago detected that my
heart is involved. Yes, my dear madam, l
could not gaze on that lovely form without
being sensible that this house contains a
prize Of the most peerless worth. I have
even dared to hope that may claim that
prize as my own, and now only await your
Really, sir,' stammered the widow,
glancing on the carpet, 'this confession has
taken me unawares; do not know If my
daughter would like"
''Make your mind easy on that score, my
dear Mrs. Clarkson; I have seen your
daughter, and have gained her consent to
Our marriage"
Thoughtful man!' exclaimed the widow.
l thought this was strange reply to make,
but knew the mother was 3 little eccentric.
and put it down to that score.
Now, my dear madam" exclaimed, ~
only wait for your answer. Will you con-
sent to make me the happiest man in the
United States.'' %
"Really, sir, this is 50 unexpected. You
take me so much by surprise, 1 scarcely
know what reply to make. am poor,
lone widow, Mr.. Smith. Mydsar, departed
husband was a kind husband to me. Re-
spect for his memory"
my dear madam" l interrupted, 81 am
sure if the late Mr.. Clarkson is looking down
from heaven this moment, he would give
his consent. l am rich, madam; you shall
have house worthy of your kind heart -
my dear John, l can resist no longer"
and the widow deposited her head of false
hair on my heart. did not expect this
demonstration, and gently removed her
head. Nor did l at first understand her
calling me John-but then thought as
was soon to become her son-in-law She was
addressing me fillially.
''John," she exclaimed, "dcar John, / will
confess the truth, I do love you."
you love me.'
"Yes, dear John, your entreaties have
prevailed. I consent to he your wife,
And felt her scraggy arm pass around my
neck, while she hugged my face against he,
hard cheek bones.
Madam l exclaimed, "release me-
hear STEP"
mo, dear John, cannot release you.-
Are you not soon to become my own dea,
husband" And she Rugged me again
harder than before. At that moment thu
door opened, and the cousin and Miss Clark
son entered the room. When they saw oul
loving attitude, they retired laughing.
madam, there's mistake" I exclaimed
II do not want to marry you, but youl
daughter"
| "What, sir! exclaimed the ogress, re
leasing her hold. "What do you tell me
you bold man? Is this the way you trifl,
with lone widows feelings? You know
my daughter is to be married to her cousir
next week. And you dare to insult me il
this manner-if there is any justice in tn,
land, sir, will have it." So SAYING, shs
I Ovundea out OF the roon received motto
to quit that day land three days afterwar,
an action for breach of promise of marriar
was commenced against me. It was in vail
my counsel tried to explain the mistake
The evidence was too strong against me
and was compelled to pay five Thousand
dollars damages.
Since that day have become misan
thropist. l hate both men and women
but especially the latter. The reader nov
knows why | am bachelor.