The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-04-28
From Godeyb Ladyb Book.
Going W.st.


From Godeys Ladys Book.
Going West. .
III MRS. I%xss -
Cousin Fanny had made love match,
and the hymenial torch only awaited the
close Of the winters course Of medical lee
lures to be lighted.
Aunt Harriet enacted. the '.erpel pasient"
Of course, and showered perfect hailstorm
Of invectives on the devoted head OF her err.
ing, ungFalisfiAl daughter. bAtt little Miss
Fanny was about as decided piece Of Grim
oline as her elder ladyship, and came out Of
the breakers in. safety with colors flying At
the masthead. Uncle John. too, though he
seldom interfsred in family affairs, Gsmee
boldly to the Hsscpe. gave his consent when
the young man asked it, vowed his daughter
should do Ms she pleased. a. he did when ,e
got married, said great many sensible
things to madame on her match making pro.
pensities, worship Of ,nammon. ETC., tn, e.
nally, she retreated from the field defeated
and yet not subdued. For though Harry was
granted the freedom Of the house. as became
n.iu-law, in prospect. yet poor Fan was
subject to great deal OF raillery, and very
pointed satire, exceedingly provoking. and.
though noJoh. T. assure you she hore it well
Aunt Harriet, however. felt much better
over it. when Harry, having received let
ter from friend in Kansas. advising him
that bis home, thriving village, was with.
out physician. resolved to enigrate. Yes,
she had rather have her daughter many
miles away. than that she should settle down
al home without an elegant establishment !;
she should be 90 mortified before her friends,
though for tsSf OWE, part-and she regarded
menacingly the younger branches If the
house Of Young-she would prefer to hive
her remain sad example to her sisters
The winter passed quickly away. and it was
now tut two weeks till the appointed fitting
We were deep in the mysteries Of the bridal
troasseau. plain one sompsratEsly, for
"what's the use p said m ANNA, "she'li only
display it to the Indians" "Let it be in
high colors. then; want to make goo
impression ~ said the imperturhable Fanny.
II believe I'u go too" said !, looking up
from my epbro' ddeesy.
"You," shrieked both ladies' in breath
but not on the same key, BY any means
Aunt Harriet's being decidedly shriller, and
ending in the first speech.
"You, the heiress, leave all the eayeties o.
city life, the prospect of brilliant season q
the springs, to bury yoprselfin thl4aat nsye'
before heard Of little western vilage?"
Really, Sue, you had better not think o
it. Harry says there will be innumerablt
hardships to endure" and the br de expect
apt put on self sacrificing air. strikingly
in contrast with her piquant. saucy face.
Sand you want to monopolise the heroics
Selfish creature! You sha'n't do it. In
going; rm tired Of the city, weary Of the re
S,raipts of fashionable life, diSgusted will
adnl'ion, Whieh is given only to my money
not myself; sick Of the company and con
yersa,ion Of the idle popinjays, who han,
around me in hopes Of marrying fortune
want to see if there is not somethng. bette
| to do in this world than follow the idle rou
tine Df folly. have NOT mora courage t.
cast off the shackles here, but IN the far yes
can do as please. Yes. I'm going! Sup
pose play Riddy. Harry says yoH vii
find servants SCARCE. Come. Jet me help yo'
study that cook book" said I. mischievous
ly, exposing Fanny's cherished sccrct-"Mis
Leslie pp Cookery"
Well, | was my own MISTRESS. and nobod.
dare gainsay my wishes So. when the hap
py day arrived. was ready to depart. Tn
solemn ceremor,y was soon over; the bride
groom looking exulting and happy; the bride
fearful and hlushing. Papa pleased and ye
sorowful. for h,s eldest daughter was hi
favorite; mamma very important, and ye
there Haas sad look about the eyes tha
told the mother heart was still warm 'neatl
all the cold exterior, which pride. loge o
show, and keeping up appearances heget. :
An elegant breakfast was provided for tn
dear "five hundred,' who crowded to con
gratuIste. and then W. were of to the train
and soon whirling away IS fast ~ stean
could carry us on.
Ny friends in the new found relation
seemed inclined to be shy and silent, and
found enjoyment in looking around st ny
fellow. passengers, wondering how man!
would continue with us to our journeys end
but very few indeed. A long trip resembles
the journey Of life; Of thase wh" begin it to
eether, many tArr aside to seek diaeren
pathway, others have but a brief career. liz
unto those who stop at the way stations
Wha. an elegant Rlsce fo- the study o.
the human face divire. Here sat "a mar
with yice stamped upon his countaneRce
there several who we're marked gith loye Q
pleasure; q little farther down, several tit
tering girls. whose faces bore no character
at ALL just across the aisle is one specimen
Of type man; what wide forehead. fret
from wrinkles! Such kindly eye and heaW
ing countcnarce his hump Of henevolspc'
j. highly deyeloRsd. See he has relisvsf
that weary looking WOMAN Of her heavy
child, . bright. keen laaking little fellox