The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-05-26
A Girl that Would be Married and Why.
Mr.. Watts had by industry and econor

accumulated large property. lie was o
man Of rather superior mind and acquire
ments, but unfortunately became addicted to
habits Of intemperance. Naturally fond Of
company, and possessing superior conversa-
tional powers, his company was much sought
and he became eventually q sot. His vile
was feeble woman, without much decision
Of character but IN only child was the re
verse. illustrating one Of those singular laws
Of nature, that tho females oftenest take the
father in character and personal peculiari-
ties, and the males after the smother.
Mary was well aware Of the consequences
that would inevitably follow her fathers
course, and had used every excrtion 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 his own
downward course, till the poor girl dcspaired
Of reform, and grievously realized what the
end must result in. ~.
John Dunn was o young man from the
East, possessed of good education, as all
our New England boys, arc, and their in.
domtablo industry and perseverance, and
was working on tho farm Of neighbor by
the month.
Mary, on going on some errand to the next
house, met him on the road with the usual
salutation-"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 troublc2" said John,
What can affect you, cheerful, lively girl
like you, possessing every thing that can
make you happy?' '
"On the contrary to mako me miserable. |
am almost weary Of life. But 1t is a subject
cannot explain to you and yet have some
times thought might"
"Any thing that can DO Tor you Miss
Watts, you may freely comm,nd."
"'rhat is promising more than you would
be willing to perform. But to break the ice
at once, do you want wiIe?"
"A wiio! Well, don't know. Do you
want husband2" ..... ..-
"Indeed do, the worst way. don't
know but you may think me bold, and def
cient in that luaidenly modesty becoming a
woman, but If you knew my situation, and
the Affections under which suffer, think it
would be some excuse for my COURSE"
.Havo you thought Of the consequences?' ~
said John-"my situation-I am poor-you
are rich-I am stranger-and-"
"Indeed l have. am almost crazy. Let
me explain-you and every one else know tho
unfortunate situation Of my father. liishab-
ITS are fixed beyond amendment, and his prop.
crty is wasting like the dews before the sun.
A 10. Of harpics are drinking his very hearts
blood, and ruin and misery are staring US in
the face. We are almost strangers, it is true;
but I have observed you closely. Your hab.
its, your industry and the care and prudence
with which you have managed your employ.
ere business, has always interested mo-"
"And yet, my dear young lady, what can
you know Of me to warrant in taking such
an important step'"
at is enough for me that am satisfied
with your character and habits-your per-
son and manners. am woman and have
eyes. We are about the same age; 30, If
you know me and like me well enough to
take me. there is my hand :" r ...fr
"And, my dear Mary, there's mine with
all my heart in it. Now, when do you de-
sire IL to be settled?" .... ..... "A. .
"Now, this minute: give me your arm,
ana We will 60 to squire Benton's and have
the bargain finished at onco. don't want
to enter our house of distress again until |
have one on whom can rely, to control and
direct the affairs of my disconsolate home,
and to support me in my determination to
turn over new leaf ia our domesticaaairs. "
"But not IN this old hat, and in my shirt
sleeves, Mary?"
"Yes-and I in my oldsun bonnet and dir.
ty apron, If you are content let 1t be done
at once. hope you will think am not so
hard pushed as that comes to; but want a
master l am willing to be mistress, | will
then take you home and introduce you as my
own dear husband-signed, sealed and dcliv.
ered." ..g t-1 rf -ss.y. yrI
$50 be it-pcrmit mo to say. that have
always admired you from the Hrst minute |
saw you, Tor your beauty and energy, and in
dustrious, amiable department " u
Snow John, IL that is sincere, this is the
happiest moment Of my life, and trust our
union will be long and happy. am the on.
ly one my father hears to; bat alas. his res
olu,ions are like ropes of sand. can man.
age him on all other subjects you must
take charge Of his business, and have sole
control; there will be no difficulty am
confident Of the result -
They were married. and more happy
match never was contaminated. Every thing
prospered houses and barns were repaired,