Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1866-02-01
A Girl that Would ne Married.
and WHY.

Mr.. Watts had BY industry and economy ac-
cumuated a large property. He was man OF
rather superior mind and requirements, but mfor-
tunately became addicted to habits of intemper-
ance. Naturally fond of company, and possessing
superior conversational powers, his company
much sought, and he became eventually a SOFT
His wife WAS a feeble woman, withou, much de-
cision of character; but an only child the re-
verse, illustrating one o: those singular laws of
nature that the females oftenest lake after the IA
iher in the character of personal peculiarties,
and the males after the mother.
Mary well aware of the consequences that
would infxtably follow her fathers course and
had used~Fery exerton of rsuasion and rea-
in her power, to induce him to alter his habits,
but without avail his resolutions and promises
could not Withstand temtaton, and he pursued
his downward course, till the poor girl despaired
OF reform, and griesously realized what the end
mus, resultin.
John Dunn was young man from the East,
possessed OF good education, as sll New Eng
land bows are, and their indomtable industry and
persev erance. and was working on the farm Of
neighbor by the month.
Mary, going on some errand TO the next
house. met him on the road with the usual sau-
tation-'Gsod morning. Mr. Dunn"
sc bod morning, Miss Watts. How is yonr
health ~
"well. J thank you. but to tell the truth, sick
at heart"
Pray, what is the trouble }" said John. "What
affect yOu,a cheerful, lively girl, possessing
everything that can make you happy"
"On the contrary to make me miserable. am
almost weary Of life. But it is subj Get cannot
explain TO you; and yet ! have sometimes
thought might"
Anything tina; can do for you, Miss Watts,
you may freely command"
THAT is promising more than you would be
willing 10 perform. But to break the ice ut once,
do you want a wife ?"
"a wife Well, don't know Do Won wan.
husband 20
"Indeed DO. the worst way don't know
but you NAV think me bold, anJ deficient in that
maidenly modesty becoming woman but If YOU
knew my situation, and the affection suffer-
think it would be some excuse for my course
"Have you though. of the consequences % said
JOHNNY stuatOn-l am poor you are rich
i am q stranger-and"-
"Inieed have-I am almost crazy. Let me
explain. You and every one else know the IN
fortunate situation of my father His habits are
fixed beyond amendment, and his property is vast
ing like the dew before the sun. set of har-
pies drinking his very hearts blood. and ruin
and misery are staring Us in the face. We are al
most strangers il 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 interested me-"
"And yet, my dear young lady, what can you
know Of me to warrant you in taking such an in
portant step -
at is enough for me that | am satisfied with
your character and habits, your person and man
aers- | am q 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 nay dear Mary. there's mine with all my
hear; in il. Now, when DO you wish it 20 be SCI;
lied"
"Nov, this minute; give your hand and We
viii 20 TO Squire Bsnion's and have the bargain
settled at once, DO not want to enter the house
Of distrcss again until have one friend on whom
can rely, 20 direct and control the affairs of my
disconsolate home, and to support me in my de
termination to turn over a new leaf in our dome.
sic Affairs"
"But not in this old hat and shirt sleeves, Ma
ryi"
"Yes. in my sun bonnet and dirty apron
you are content, let it be done at once | hop,
you will not think am hard pushed as tina
comes TO; but want a master; am willing to b,
mistress. / will then take you home and intro
duce you as my own dear husband--signcd, seaeC
and delivered"
$50 be il. Permit me say that | always admir-
cd you tor your beauty, energy and industriou
aniable department"
"Now. John. this is the h.ppiest moment OF m,
life; and trust our union will be long and happy
am happy. am the only one 10y father hear
so; bat his resolutions are like ropes OF sand.
can manage him or oil other subjects, you mus
take charge of his business and have sole control
there can be no dificulty-I am confident Of the
result"
They we're married, and a more happy mattel
never was contaminated. Everything prospered
houses and barns were repaired, fences and gate
were regulated, and the extensive fields smile
and tourished ike an Eden. The unfortunat
father in few years sank into a drunkard's grave
Mary and John raised large family, and the
still live, respected and weathy-all from an en-
ergetc girls resolution, forethsught and courage