North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1865-08-09
A GIRL THAT WOULD BE MARRIED
AND WHY,

Mr.. Watts had by industry and economy
accumulated large properly. He was
man of rather superior mind and requirements
but unfortunately became addicted to habits
OF intemperence. Naturally fond of colnpa-
ny, and possessing superior conversational
powers, his company was much sought, and
he became event ually sot His wife was
feeble woman, without much decision of char
acter bu an only child was the reverse,
illustrating one of those singular laws ma
ture, that the females oftenest take after the
father in character and personal peculari
ties, and the males after the mother
Mary was well aware of the consequences
that would inevitably follow her fathers
course, and had used every exertion of per-
suasion and reason in her power, to induce
him to alter his habits, but without avail :;
his resolutions and promises could not with
stand temptation, and he pursued bis own
downward course, till the poor grl despared
of rcftrID, and grievously realized what the
| end must result in.
John Dunn was a young man from the
East, possessed Dfa good education, as all
our New England boys are, and their indom.
table industry and perseverance, and was
working on tae farm of a reighb3r by the
month.
Mary, on,going on some errand TO the
next house, met him on the road with the
usual saIu;ation-"Go roo mornng. Mr.. Dunn
Goo morning, Miss Watts, How is
your health 2"
well, thank you, but to tell the truth,
sick at heart"
Pray, what is the trouble % said John,
What can affect you, a cheerful, lively girl
Ike you, possessing everything that can
make one happy p
"On the contrary to make ire miserable.
! am almost weary of life. But it Is a subject
| cannot explain to you and yet l have
sometimes thought mIght''
"Anything that can do for you, Miss
! Watts, you may freely command"
"Tha. Is promising more than yon would
be wiling to perform. Bet to break the ice
a. oGce do ynu want wife p
"a WIFE! We1 don't know. Do you
want a husband 2"
'Sndred | do, the worst way l don't
know bat You may think me bold, and def
Gent in that maidenIy modcsty becoming
woman, but ify"u knew my situation, ard
the affections under which I suffer, | think
1t would be some excuse for my course"
'aIave you thought of the consequence IS 2"
said John-'my situation am poor-you
are rich-I am stranger and"
'Indeed I have, am almost crazy. Let
me explain-you and every one else know
the unfortunate situation Of my father. HIS
habits are fixed beyond amendment And
his property is wasting like the dews before
the sun. A lot of harpies are drinking his
very hearts blood and ruin and misery are
staring us IN the face, We are almost stran-
gers, it is true; but have observed you closely
Your habits, your industry, and the care
and prudence with which you have managed
your employers business, has always inter
ested me-"
"And yet, my dear young lady; what can
you know Of me to warrant in taking such an
important step %
"It is enough for me that am satisfied
with your character and habits-your per
son and manners I am woman and have
eyes We are about the same age; so, if
you know me and like me well enough to
take me, there is my hand % 80 .
''And my dear Mary, there's mine, with
all my heart in it. Now, when do you de-
sire it to be settled !"
"Now, this minute give me your arm,
and we will go to Squire Benton's ard have
the bargain finished at once, | don't want
to enter our house of distress again until
have one on whom can lely, to control and
direct the affairs of my disconsolate home,
and to support ne in my determination to
turn over new leaf in our domestic affairs
r''But not in this old hat, and in my shirt
sleeves Mary ?'' ....' arh -a
"Yes-and in nv old sun bonnet and
! dirty apron. IF you are content let it be
done at once. hope vou will think am
! not so hard pushed as that comes to; but
want master. am willing to be mis-
tress l will then take you home and intro
/ dnce you as my own dear husband-signed
sealed and delivered - ---s
$50 he it-permit me to saw, that I have
, always admire yon from the first minute
' saw you, for yonr beauty and energy, and IN
, dustrv, and amiable department"
''Now John, # that is sincere, this is the
happiest moment of NV lie, and trust our
S union will be long and happy. am the on
" one my father hears to; out alas !! his
resolutions are like ropes Of sand. ] car
: manage him m all other subjects you nus
e take charge of his business, and have sole
:, control there will he no dIfficuty-I an
- conf lent of the result" .. . ..-.
They were married and a more happl
| match never was cnrsnmnated Evprvthin!