The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1865-07-08
The Girl that would be Married.

The Girl that would be Married.
Mr., Watts had by industry and economy &C
cumulated u fortune. He was IL nun of rather
superior mind and requirements, but untoftu-
nately became addicted to habits of intemper-
ance Naturally fond of company, and possess
ing superior conversational powers, his company
was much sought, and he became eventually II
sot. His wife was feeble woman, without
much decision of character but an only child
was the reverse, illustrating one of those singu-
lar laws of nature, that the females ottenest take
the father in character and personal peculia,i-
ties and the males after the mother.
Mary was we'll aware of the consequences
that would inevitably follow her fathers course,
and had used every exertion OF persuasion ana
reason in her power, to induce him to "i'ei MS
habits. but without aS,.it'1 .esolu.'Gns nnd
he nursncd his own downward course, till the
poor girl dc:paired of reform, and previously
realized what the end must result in.
John Dunn was u young man from the East,
possessed of good educaion rs all our New
England boys are, and possessed their indomta-
bile industry and perseverance, and was working
on the farm of IL neighbor by the month:
Mary, on going on some Grand to the next
house, met him on the road with the usual sau-
tation-" Good morning Mr.. Dunn
Good morning, Miss Watts. How is your
health ~
"Well, thank you; but to tell the truth,
sick at heart
Pray, what is the trouble?' said John
hat can effect you, n cheerful, lively girl like
you, possessing everything that can make You
happy,
'On the contrary, there is enough to make
me miserable am almost weary Of life. But
it is subject I cannot explain to you; and yet
have sometimes thought | might
Anything that | can do for you, Miss Watts,
Er..nl ,n,,l'
THAT is promising more than you would be
willing to perform. But to break the ice ii
once, do you want a vie ~
"a wife! WE'LL don't know. Do you want
n husband? 2"
Indeed do, the worst way. | don't know
but you may think me bold, and deficient in
that ma:deny modesty becoming II woman, but
if you knew my situation, and the atllictions
under which | suffer, think it would be some
excuse for my COURSE"
Have you thought of the consequences :"
said john" my stuation-I am poor-you are
rlch--l am strangcr-and-"
Indeed have am almost crazy. Let me
explain-you and every one else know the un-
fortunate 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 strangers, it is true but | have OBJ
served you closely. Your habits, your ind .stty
md the care and prudence with which you have
managed your employers business, have always
interested me-"
And yet my dear young lady, what can you
know OF me to warrant you in taking such an
important step2''
II is enough for NE that am satisfied with
Your character and habits---your person and
mauners | 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"
And my dear Mary, there's mine with all
my heart in it. Now, when do you desire it to
be settled"
Now, this minute; give me your arm, and
we will go to squire Benton's, and have the
bargain finished at once. don't want to enter
our house of distress again, until have one on
whom | can rely, to control and direct the
atiuiis Of my dirconsolatt home, and TO support
me in my determination to turn over new leaf
in our domestic affairs ?'
but not in this Old hat, and in my shirt
sleeves, Mary :"
Yes-and in my old sun bonnet and dirty
apron. If you are content let it be done at
once. | hope you will think am not SO hard
pushed as that comes; but want master. |
am willing to be mistress. will then take you
home and Introduce you as my own dear hus-
band-signed, sealed and delivered"
So be it-permit me to say, that | have
always admired you from the first minute | saw
You, for your beauty and energy, and indus
trious, sn,iahle department"
Nov, John, if that is sincere, this is the hap
picst moment Of my life, and trust o,lr union
will be long and happy. lam the only one my
father hears to; hut alas! his resolutions are
like ropes of sand. l can manage him on all
other subjects; you must take charge of his
business, and have sole control; there will lie
no difficulty-I am confident of the result"
They were married, and more happy match
never was consummaed. Everything prosper
cd; houses and barns We're repaired, fences and
gates were regulated, and the extensive fields
smiled and hourishcd like an Eden. The un-
fortunate father in Il few years sank into q
drunkard's grave Mary and John raised
large family, and they still live respected and
wcalthy-all from an energetic girls resolution
forethought and courage.