Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-04-09
THOUGHT sHE "HEGEsF BE IN
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The fraternity Of widows has been largely drafted up
on FOR material TO point morals and sd0rn tales ant
stories The story about 60 relate happened-or
perhaps did rot happen-and was q standard uks with
famous waZ many years ago ths &c cal do no harm
now 70 rs.ae 1 IN print as he often did IN the socia
circle, somewhat in this wise
A relative Of Daniel Webster whom we viii call Col
Webster had the misfortune lose his wife 20 whom he
was teuderly attached He was man characterised fol
much of the cooness wit ana shrewdress Of the family
Time gradually soothed down bis grief and finally Dc
felt sufficiently lone 90 ae-Ife the c0mpani0ushp Of
wife once more In the course Of conversation on the
subject Daniel suggested that the widow of friend
of the colonel would suit bis very satsC Ory and
advised him TO make "a move in that direction.
The colonel pondersd over the matter. and come TO
fav9rite CONCLUSION. He was not acquainted with TIE
lady, and, indeed, had never seen her but the
choice Of so excellent bis friend be felt per
suaded, must be o worthy one for him Accori iirEly
urged by Daniel be made an early start 80 visit the
widow and propose his suit Arrived at her house,
which was iu IA NeW Hampshire village he apOogised
Tor any seeming freedom on his part in calling and
He was gracous.y received and invited % remain A
view Of the dame and evening spent with her did 20:
prove proptous hi. hopes had led him 10 expect
The good lady was full of boz admiration and tender
memories ot her deceased husband, in whom Der heart
stlLsseIned wrapt up I'm her PRAISE Of tue dead the
colonel curCiary joined but he fat an aWk ward dsia.
eEation 20 t+-e 90 lis bosom wife whose love was 50
very ardenty and warmly devoted ta tho memory Of q
predecessor.
However, the colonel was a matter offac5 man; and
having come upon special business. la concluded to
accomplish IT, and take the hazards Accordingly about
the time for retiring he opened bis subject and stated
the purpose Cf his visit and his belief that they could
increase their mutual happle hy ug each other
the p aces of their deceased partner
HeraupOn the widow burst into violent png-yvaa
surprised he had dared do such huE-cOUId love
another m-n-y1uld never we'd again, ueyeT-yyuIi
consecrate Gr he. life 20 the dear dear loved 1lr
cruelty torn from her arms, and in the cold. cold
grave-aud on iu-shau we say 10 widow fashion.
The poor colonel gisved and ssreInded, tho -a nos
altogether dissatisfied. al1ilg!Egd earnestly. be wa
lonely and felt tr- need OF compau auHGt cherished
the friendship Of haI husband Who was bis intimate
tr.eDj-hal Thought that their union light be- mutually
ses,ra5ie and beuadeal-aud made quite lengthy
speech, in s-fviudcson and 20 s1otLe the disturbed
feelings OF the unhappy lgdy-aud finally she dried her
and ceased her lamentations; and the scene wss
closed by the cCilue retirU 6 10 bat.
in the morning the widow Ea. recovered hes ptaee Of
mind and wal l attention. EI4CgaUsless and smiles 70
tie good colonel ha bore himself with tie ameuty o.
a cuuTty gentleman and az Or ltast ended
prepar ed % start. The widow seemed ia mighty fur
ry and urged a stay % dinner. but the colonel felt
obliged TO be on tL move h9mewlrd AT last be- wls az
the door, and offered bis hand for e 9asug pressure
The widow cg-Ped it, ueld it Cor g moment temhled,
bi.sled. turned aside ha- head and gently muTmursi.
Wei, colonel, L have been ttil-ug 5f-oi-lf what
you said, and Ill THINK MIGHT BF INDUCED"
TIE colonel gave her hall qU za bait serious 71s,
and replying with Good morning uaI8-l" entered
bis ghai-e and left for home an instructed man