The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-02-16
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at takes a widow 20 manage the men. -
When Hiram made his second call, the
widow Jones was arrayed in a very plain
calico, which at the utmost, could not
have cost more than ninepence per yard.
"Iou must excuse the plainness of my
dress, Mr.. Appleton,' said she, "but |
don't approve of rich dressc'. \ calico
is just as warm as a silk; or, at any rate,
there isn't much difference, and there is
a great deal of difference ia the price. "
Hiram was delighted.
"You're a 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. 81 don't take any
credit to myself for it. It's natural to
me. | makes me sick to see bow fond
most women are OF tiummcry, and put
ting all they can earn on their back"
"That's fact,' said Hiram, "That's
just the effect it has on me. Now Mrs
jones'" this lie said in confidential
tone, chow long do you think | have
made this coat do for the best"
Mrs. Jones couldn't possibly tell.
"lt's lasted ten years." said Hiram,
with becoming pride. "Ten years and
it's good coat yet"
$50 it is said the widow, "and |
commend your prudence Mr. Appleton.
how long do you think it is since |
bought this dress %
Hiram venturcd to guess GIVE wears"
You're wrong,' said the widow,
shaking her head: " had it just twelve
years ago, coming 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 rusticatcd for the sake of produc.
ing an impression on Mr.. Appleton.
Twelve years ~ exclaimed Hiram in
a glow Of admiration. "You're a perfect
treasure, Mrs Jones'"
/" La now, you don't mean il, said the
widow, bashfully.
Yes | do, and you're the woman I've
been seeking for years for wife 50
lovely and so-c"onoD,iroV Dear Wid.
ow Jones, may hope hat you will favor
me with your hand-that you will be.
come Mrs: Appleton"
"This is so unexpected" murnurcd
the widow, "and yet feel that a man Of
your just sentiments, and prudent habits.
is not to be sli"htcd. will accent
your offer in the same spirit in which it
is made.'
There is one thing" said Hiram,
after short pause, 'that should Ike to
mcHtion. | am a straightforward man.
and want every thing to be understood
Would YOU have any objection IT, taking
a few bonrders after we are married Z'
Not the slightest, sad the widow.
Mndccd, | intended to mention some
thin" of the sort to YOU
Did you though, really ?" inquired
Hiram with delight
Yes. The fact is, Mr. Appleton. |
am social by temperament, aud it is rath-
cr 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 better match. if
he had sought the world over.
In the course Of time" said he to
himself, IL shouldn't wonder If il proved
thousands Of dollars ia nay pocket. III
could onl y have met with such woman
twenty years ago. However, better late
than never.
Preparations were hastcncd for the
wedding. Hiram feared that something
would turn up to prevent the marriage,
on which he had set his heart. As for
the widow, she made no serious objrc.
tons. And, accordingly, Que morning
they rode over to the minister's and we're
united without any display. Hiram wore
the same blue coat with brass buttons
which had served him so long and faith
fully
1t looks well enough, he said, "and
there isn't any use in going to any fool
ish EXPENSE
The widow was dressed in a plain de-
laine, with no ornaments
4" How much shall give YOU % asked
Hiram of the clergyman who had united
them.
Whatever you please said the cIer-
gyman, politely.
How much does the law allow ?"
persisted Hiram.
"One dollar and quarter
"Then, said Hiram, 'here's two,
and you can give me back seventy, five
cents in change"
The clergyman made change with as
sober Il face as he could, and the happy
pair departed for home
The next day Hiram preached the sub
jcct of boarders.
"Therc amt any use in delaying the
matter as know OF, said he. we might
as well begin first as last. Suppose we
advertise
"Thcre isn't any need of that" said
the new Mrs. Appleton. Il know of
some friends, in the place where | used
to live, who would be glad to come and
board with US
do you?' asked Hiram with eager
ness. "That's good idea. 1t will save
the expense of advcrtsinc.'
eyes," said Mrs. Appleton "That
is very true. However, it will be nee
essary to so and see them, and that will
cost something.
How much %
A dollar and thirty. seven cents cach
way" returned his wife,
"That will make two seve,tr.Gvo ,,
said Hiram. m'll give you three >
The extra quarter will do for miscclIane.