The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-02-02

| Ou Detter, SAID MIS-. FeltOn, 1Ol
there's no knowing how soon some body
else may pick her up
Instead of regarding Hiram's injunc
tion, Mrs. FELTON, straightway communi-
Gated the substance of Of the conference
to the widow. Y. r
Now it SO happened, for reasons which
will appear, that the widow was by no
means indisposed to second marriage,
and, on hearing that Hiram was man
of property, she concluded to set her
cap for him. @ q
You must appear to be very industri-
Gus and economical said Mrs. FELTON,
He put particular stress on that
Don't fear for me, said her cousin.
1T takes widow to manage the men,
When Hiram made his second CALL the
widow Jones was arrayed in very plain
calico, which at the utmost, could not
have cost more than ninepence per yard.
+ You must excuse the plainness of my
dress, Mr.. Appleton, said she, but
don't approve Of rich dresses. A calico
is just as warn, as silk; or, at any rate,
there isn't much difference, and there is
a great deal of difference in the price
Hiram was delighted.
You're sensible woman. Mrs
JONES' said he. You've got a soul
above the majority of your sex =.
Thank you, Mr.. Appleton said the
widow demurely. Il don't take no cred
it to myself for it. It's natural to me. 1t
makes me sick to see how fond most
women are of fummery, and putting all
they can earn on their back. 10
That's fact said Hiram. That's
just the effect it has on me- Now, Mrs.
Jones, this he said in a confidential tone,
how long do you think have made
this coat do for best ns
Mrs. Jones couldn't possibly tell.
It's lasted ten years. said Hiram,
with becoming pride. Ten years and
it's good coat yet
So it is said the widow, and l
commend your prudence. Mr.. Appleton.
how long do you think it is since bought
this dress 2 .'' n,
Hiram ventured to guess FIVE years
You're wrong said the widow sha
king her head. i had it just twelve
years ago, come spring.
Mr.. Jones did not think it necessary to
mention that, although it had been
bought at that time, it had been cast aside
some ten years since, and had only been
rusticated for the sake of producing an
impression on Mr.. Appleton.
Twelve years 7 exclaimed Hiram in
a glow of admiration. You're per-
feet treasure, Mrs. Jones'
La now, you don't mean it,, said the
widow, bashfully.
Yes | do, and you're the woman I've
been seeking for years for wife. So
lovely and so-economical (! Dear Wild
ow Jones, may hope that you will favor
me with your hand-that you will be-
come Mrs. Appleton,
This is so unexpected murmured
the widow. and yet l feel that man Of
your just sentiments, and prudent hab
its, is not to be sighted. l will accept
your offer in the same spirit in which it
is made
There is one thing said Hiram, af
ter short pause, that should like to
mention. am straightforward man,
and | want every thing to be understood
Would you have any objection to taking
few boarders after we are married 2
Il Not the slightest said the widow.
Indeed, Iintended to mention something
of the sort to you
"Did you though, really ?" inquired
Hiram with delight.
Yes. The fact is, Mr.. Appleton, l
am social by temperament, and it is rath-
er agreeable than otherwise to have a
large family about me-
Hiram began to think that the widow
was An admirable woman, and that he
could not have made a better match, if
he had sought the world over.
In the course of time,' said he to
himself, / shouldn't wonder if it proved
thousands of dollars in my pocket. If l
could only have met with such woman
twenty years ago. However, better late
than never
Preparations were fastened for the
wedding, Hiram feared that something
would turn up to prevent the marriage,
on which he had set his heart. AS for
tuc WiuOW, she Mauo no SERIOUS OUJcC-
tons. And, accordingly, one morning
they rode over TO the minister S and were
united without any display. Hiram wore
the same blue coat with brass buttons
which had served him SO long and faith
fully. % as7 at5 g e ~
as 1t looks we'll enough he said, 'ard
there n'tany use in going to any fool
ish expense soaaa -at-
The widow was dressed in plain de-
ialne. with no ornaments.
How much shall l give you?' asked
Hiram Of the clergyman who had united
them. aa1Halba
Whatever you please said the cler-
gyman, politely.
How much does the law allow p per-
sisted Hiram.
One dollar and a-quarter.'
Them said Hiram, here's two.
and you can give me back seyenty-fve
cents in change ..-sg
The clergyman made change with as
sober face as he could. and the happy
pair departed for home. -.