East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-12-27
Kate YaIe's Marriage.

ed of these three qualifications:
"First, a fortune;
"Second, good looks;
"Third, common sense.
~ mention the fortune first, because |
think it the most needful and desirable
qualification of the three. Although |
never could think Of marrying fool, or
a man whose uglincss should be ashamed
of, still | think to talk sense for the one,
and shine for the other with plenty of
money, would be preferable to living OBJ
scure with a handsome, intellectual man
to whom economy might be necessary;
do not know how much of this senti-
ment came from Kate's heart She un-
doubtedly indulged in lofty ideas of sta
ton and style-for her education in the
lutes and aims Of life had been deficient,
or rather erroneous; but that she was
capable of deeper, better feelings, none
ever doubted who have obtained even a
partial glimpse of her true woman's ma
ture.
And the time arrived when Kate was
to take that all-important step of which
she had often spoken so lightly-when
she was to demonstrate to her friends how
much Of her heart was in the words we
have just quoted.
At the enchanting age of eighteen she
had many suitors, but as she never gave
a serious thought to more than two, we
will follow her example, and, discarding
all others, except those favored ones, con-
slider their relative claims.
If this were any other than true story,
/ should certainly use an artists privi-
lege, and aim to produce an effect by
making strong contrast between the
two favored individuals. If | could have
my own way, one should be poor genius
and something of hero, the other a
wealthy fool, and somewhat of knave.
But the truth is
Our poor genius was not much of a
genius--not very poor either. He was
by profession teacher of music, and he
could live very comfortably by the exer-
else thereof--without the most distant
hope, however, of ever attaining to
wealth. Moreover Francis Minot pos
sessed excellent qualities, which entitled
him TO be called By elderly people, a "fine
character" by his companions, "noble
good fellow" and by the ladies generally
darling"
Kate could not help loving Mr.. Frank,
and he knew it. He was certain she
preferred his society even to that Of Mr..
Wellington, whom alone he saw fit to
honor with the appellation of rival.
This Mr.. Wellington, This companions
called "Duke," was no idiot or hump
back, as l could have wished him to be,
in order to make good story. On the
contrary he was a man of sense, good
looks, and fine manners, and there was
nothing Of the knave about him, as L
could ascertain.
Besides this, his income was sufficient
to enable him to live superbly. Also, he
was considered two or three degrees
handsomer than Mr.. +. Minot.
Therefore, the only thing on which
Frank had to depend, was the power he
possessed over Kate's sympathies and
affections. The "Duke," although just
the man for her in every sense, being
blessed with a fortune, good looks and
common sense-had never been able tc
draw these out, and the amiable, con
ceited Mr.. Frank was not willing to be
lieve that she would suffer mere worldly
consideration to control the aspirations
Of the heart.
However, one day, he pressed her tc
declare his fate, she said to him, with 6
sigh:
"Oh, Frank! am sorry we ever metz
"Sorry!"
eyes; for we must part now"
"Part!" repeated Frank, turning pale
1t was evident he had not expected this
"Yes-ycs, said Kate, casting down
her head with another pteous sigh.
Frank sat by her side; he placed his
arm around her waist, without needing
her feeble resistance; helowered his voice
and talked to her until she-proud Kate
wept bitterly.
"Katie," said he, then, with burst Of
passion, 81 know you love me, but you
are proud, ambitious, selfish Now, il
you would have me leave you, say the
word, and / CO.
"Gow murmured Kate, ego"
"Have you decided?" whispered Frank
az have"
"Then, love, farewell"
He took her hand, gazed a moment
tenderly and sorrowfully into her beauti
ful, fearful face, and then clasped her tc
his bosom.
She permitted the embrace. She even
gave way to the impulse, and twined hel
arms around his neck; but in moment
her resolution came to her aid, and she
pushed him from her with sigh.
"Shall / go?" he articulated.
A feeble yes fell from her lips-ant
an instant later she was lying on the sofa
sobbing and weeping alone.
TO tear the tenacious root Of love out
Of her heart had cost her more than sh,
could have anticipated, and the certainty
of a golden life OF luxury proved but I
poor consolation, it seemed, for the sacri
flee she had made.
She lay long upon the sofa, l say, sob
bing and weeping passionately. Gradu
ally her grief appeared to exhaust itself
Her tears ceased to flow, and at length
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