The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-11-10
The Factory Girl A Sensible Love
Story.

fOry. several summers ego TINS Dan,Iet waC
the temporary residcDce of two young men,
who we're apparently travelling artists, ne
their chief occupation seemed to consist 10
the scenery of the neig hborhood,
which was celebrated for It's beauty. Their
arrival had created somo stir among the
villagers. for, without Bit of prctension.
both young men had a certain dignity of
ms nuer that made them locked up to, and
many o pretty factory girl. as she tripped to
her work, cast back a look over her should
er, If she met either of the handsome strun.
gers.
Though the society Of the village was
unusually intelligent, aud tho females were
remarkable for lovclipcss, there was one
famed above all tho rect. in both mind aud
: erson, sweet Edith Matber. She was all
orphan. without sister or brother, and lived
with an aged aunt. whom sho chiefly sup
ported by her labor in the factory. Edith
was popular with every one. She was 80
gentle, considerate aud kind, that even
those who at first euvied. learned at last 10
lovo ber. The younger of the two artists,
whom We shall name Lowell. soon became
interested 10 the sweet creature; at least. If
looks, tones, and constant seeking of her
presence we're any proof, he was thus inter.
Gated,
One day be and bis friend had clambered
up some rocks on the steep hillside, from
which the village was overlooked; and, as
they sat there, the bell Of tho factory rang ;.
aud the green Was Immediately covered with
the girls employed in it, vending their way
tbither after dinner. Among them it was
oasy to recognise the light and graceful
form Of Edith Matbcr.
al. 49, .ok loa...:C.ys DLo~o ann mn,
show me person so sylph-likes" said Low.
ell. with uudisguised enthusiasm.
His companion made no reply for o mo-
ment, bu, then abruptly remarked:
II think il 10 time We left this village"
why" asked Lowell, In q tone OF sur
prise.
because, If We do not. you will have that
prl in love with you. Your admiration 10
evident to all her iriends, and you are too
honorable to hold out hopes you never in
tend to fulfill"
Hold out hopes mover intend to ful6ll;'
"Yes--you don't think OF marrying the
girl. do YOU"
ITO DO sure"
"The deuce you do" sid bis companion,
starting to bis feet in unaffected astonish.
nent
Lcvel, INDUCED 10 . hearty laugh, and
then asked:
"Why not| ''H
"Why not! Why. for . thousand reasone
Shea only factory girl. . lady of neither
birth nor education, but . simple country
lass. very good in her way, only no match
!or Fred Lowell
Think Of presenting her to your fashion
able friends in townl No--no-it will nev.
or do. Shake off this lovo a.; pack up your
trunk, aud let Us be off Tomorrow"
| Lowell shook his head.
II am, perhaps. . more romantic man
than you are, Harry" he said, hut have
some common sense in me, and ! think
have brought il to bear upon this question
Il We have now been here one month"; IN which
time have become pretty we'll acquainted
with Edith. ! left town-we both left il
heartily sick of its frivolities; and, on my
part, with the firm opinion that knew DC
woman in our set there whom / would bt
, 60 frivolous, 60 fond of parties, GO euger fol
wealthy alliances. and really SO ignorant o
. house hold affairs, that man of my taste 4
marry one of them would bo folly. an
I not fond of cay life--l think it ~astcs TO,
much precious time; and want, therefore
; wife who will be domestic, and not iuvolv
me in q round of balls and ether entertain
q ments. do not wish to be u hermit; q fe,
r. friends arc great blessing, ard shall b
r always glad TO gaiher around me q smal
6 crcIo Of the light kind; but promiscuou
q fashionable visiting ! delost. Now l thin
!, l have found just the partner l require i
Miss Mather. She 10 we'll informed. agree
able, simple in her tabtes, has sound sens,
y and wi,hAl possesses large share Of person
y al beauty, and, If mistake not, the pewe
!. of loving very deeply. II marry her. on
8, take her to the city, her intuiiive tsct--an
il she has this to q remarkable degree--wi
il soon supply any deficiency In manner.
short, l do not know whore could r:ake
better choice. 1888.
'ss "How?-wheu she has no accomplish
10 men,s?"
ID "She can sing With untnugat grace; ant
1t 90 for jsbberiDg French. don't know TO
,e that would make her better. She won
8. SOON learn, too. with her quick parts. B,
40 sides, care more to have wife usefully il
no formed than to have one possessing only o.
~ perficial accomplishments"
es s But her family! RecoIleot who yo'
be grandfather was" .........
sy Sand who was hers!-a worthy divin
II. Door, l grant. but estimsble. Besides, I h
an above the cant you talk Of would ca
es little whether they were of royal blood
h. peasant extraction. believe with Burn
~ that worth makes the man. and the on
degradation l acknowledge 10 that Of Grim.
% well. If you are resolved on il, knt
re enough of your obstinacy to cay no more.
be But faithl Lovsli. It you had q guardisn, ,al
,e- l was be. would take you from this pIa
re. .mouow. You'd thank me Cor i, wh
you recovered your senses"
The conversation here ceased; and
q. roc,ly the two friends rotraced their steps
y Mu the village.
n.y. The next morning Lovells companl
nfE ...;.. .tt;vad for . sou-oay