The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-03-07
aow BARNES GOT A WIFE

The following IL q Renaissance If State.
Island, and ID graphic description of how
Gr. Barnes courted his wife. The writer
says tia; Branes lived il the outskirts oI
tho villages 81 Station Island and that ne
vas no, 'fsir, fs' and forty but tall, lean
and ,hir;y.' or lsere abou:s He owned a
pretty little coftsge, and productive farm,
to tie improvement OF which he devoted
l..s exclusive attention. Two or three
i.inss week lie might be seen in the
n.i q boring villages. driving his stead y
old nas from door 10 door, disrosiug OF
MS truck TO ,h0se who had the means
-nd inclination TO buy--nlsny OF his custo-
toners depending on him for their con-
stan' and regular suPply of vegetables.
As his wants were but few, Barnes &C
cumulsted..n ney and perhaps his cireum
stance led him 10 Tehect-and no wonder
what would become Of his wealth
after lie was called TO another world The
subject was one Of serious concern with
Nj Birnes. and he sometimes thought
now comfortable lie might be in his
charming little cottage. nj. en3bo ,saresl in
shruboery and fragrant flowers. IL he had
. vie TO share his joys AID sorross The
n re ne considered the mater the strong
OF was his resolution. il i. sas possible, 10
lie tie 'gordiau not before 'killiny hog
tine a. Christmas.
Among his occasional customers WAS q
spy Young widow. with not much OF this
worlds goods. and with one Or two little
responsibilities. who were the hope and
Joy Of their mother One day, Just aft er
nooa. Mr.. Barnes having disposed OF his
truck, viii lis empty wagon drove up
20 the widows. asked hex 60 colse cut,
Which she dig, 10 doubt wondering what
ne old bachelor was after.
sep close - The wagon. said Barnes !;
i don't want anybody 10 hear wha, |
nave to say
the widow cozup'isl. overcome with
bushes and smiles, evidently impressed
with the IDEA ;nas something nore than
ordinary vas on hand. Deliberately laying
down lie reins. he said
j nave concluded tha. could be d
great deal more comfortable i. | had >. . lie
who was prudent, careful and neat. 20 help
me see TO things round. Wins. il your
opision p
We'll, now. Mr. Barnes. said The wid
ow, ! never gave il y thou sht !; bu, [ sup
pose such wife would aot diminish yoql
happiness q BIZ
IL is jus. what thought. be eonlin-
aad, will You have NE 2
Me
Yes. YOU have 10 time to talk
mach about /. il you know me, aad
know you, and if you shisk | will suit you
As well as know you wil suit nue., say
he word AMI is bargain
'6R, your proposal Is So sudden and
unexpected. Mr. Barnes give me tin,e to
fedec; little
M. Io5k here Mss.' " be continued,
all this L. Sonan ike, bu. neither of Us
are ehickeus--you can make up your
mini now a. VOL rs any other time
CAL to morrow. Mr. BurEes.'
Can't d. i. Mrs. ". | am going TO
cradle my wheat to morrow, and ina, that
x mater ear! put oil. SO all you
nave got 10 10 Is to say yes on the spot
Bat my children, Mr.. Barnes
Never mind the children, Mrs W. |
am very ford OF little ones /: there lie room
enough In the house lor them too. and
hey viii be as welcome as you are. Come
say the word, and It's a bargain
We'll, hen YES. Mr Barnes
That's spoken ike woman Of sense,
as I always took you 10 be. Gro put ON
vour bonnet and shawl. an, jump into the
wagon. ans! vii drive round to the
preachers. and have the business fixed
straigh, way.
Before you could say Jack Robinson.
Mr.. and Mrs Barnes were seated ia the
wagon. with their little ones picked way,
and were vending their way to heir fu-