Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-12-11
AnYERTIsING FOR A WIFE.

Mr.. Edward Singleton was one day seated
in his room, deeply Illuminating upon the un-
fortunate position of bachelors in general,
when astep was heard ascending the stairs
and a moment after some one raped loudly
at the door. a' i-
= Come in."
The door flew open, and young man has
tily entered.
himself in chair ~ stopped to inquire il
you had received a card of invitation to old
Mowbray's party this evening"
ST have"
aAld Of course you will attend"
"No."
aWhatr' exclaimed the young man in sur.
prise, " Ned Singleton, the gayest of the gay,
refuse to- attend the most brilliant party OF
the season. Impossible Ned, you are Joking"
ST am not"
"But what is your motive for denying your
self this pleasurep '-':i sis
"To be frank with you Harry I have had
quite enough OF parties for the present-what
i now want is good wife," :.
His friend gave vent to hearty laughter,
then said,
"The very reason why you should go to-
night. Iiare be sworn that among the bril-
liant throng of youth and beauty that will be
present, you can readily find one lovely being,
to whose care you would be willing to en-
trust the keeping of your heart"
",True enough; but whether that particular
one could be induced to deliver hers in re-
turn, over to the custody Of Ned Singleton, is
still q matter of great doubt"
"But you would at least make trial, and
if refusal be the result, no harm would be
DONE"
"Butit would be extremely disagreeable,
and if you will promise not to reveal 1t, lwlli
entrust you with secret"
"I will swear it if necessary"
"Then have to inform you that during
the las: three months have proposed and
been refused by three different ladies'"
"Indeed - exclaimed Harry, laughing in
spite of himself, "and what reason did they
assign in refusing your otler:"
"More than !. can enumerate, but the prln-
cipal one was my want Of fortnue---and frcln
that undoubtedly spring all the rest"
"Then You are dctcrmincdon' staying from
the party TONG ght 2" said Harry as lie arose
TO depart. - 7.'i7se 2
"N1ost absolutely" Y
"And serious in wishing. toyobtain a wife ~
81 never was more serious"
"And have come to a.defnitc conclusion
as to how you will proceed g
"No."
aThen' replied his friend, g would ad-
wise you to advertise" and with a joyous laugh
he left the room.
"And why not ?" said Singleton, mentally
as the sound Of his friends footsteps died
away. s-~7s-
"Why not, indeed? 1t would be an ex-
cellent plan-by JoYe, will" And straight
way seating himself at his little table, LIE sue,
cccded in a short time in producing Tie fol-
lowing:
MATRlNoSIAL-The advertiser, 4 young man OF
| good moral character and fine attainmcn;s, is do
sirous of forming matrimonial alliance with q
| lady betw,,n nineteen and twenty fonr years OF
| age She must be beautiful and accomplished,
| and possess an amiablo disposition.
Address E. S., No, Crescent Place, Boston.
"Thern,' solloquizcd Ned, as he arose, I"
think that will do, aad sincerely do | hope it
will be the means of securing me charming
partner for life.
For two years 1 have been ehdeavoring to
obtain wife, but the lack of fortune has
been the main obstacle to the realization OF
! my wishes.
True, have gained access in the very best
society, and rendered myself agreeable to H.
dies of wealth and fashion; bnttothis extent
only have 1 proceeded. They know that !
am not the inheritor of riches-that petty
custom house office is all have.to rely upon
have hunted for wealth long enough. will
try and win q heart. ,....
| And so he added to his advertisement the
| following postscript:
MONEY OF no CONSEQUENCE.
Our hero Immediately sent copy, to all
the evening papers in the city, with direc'
tjons to have it inserted that day.
About two O'clock next day ,Tthe postmar
brought nearly dozen notes directed to Mr.
LIZ. s! ;.c.-! g! =. ~ 5'
J Ned, who had been waiting with feverlst
4 nnatience, hastened at once to his room, ant
with futteriug heart was, about TO break
one of the seals, when servant informed
him that lady was below who requested al
interview. . ..se
This was most annoying at such moment
and he had at first harbored serious intention
Of turning her off without an audience, bu
his pallantry came to his aid before he hat
l.piyen the order, and he'accordingly told hin
to show her up. With q sigh he sank into
l,seat,; laying the unopened letters on the table
Presently the servant returned, ushering in
| Iady who was. closely yelled. Singleton Of
Gorsd her a seat, aad politely inquired the oh
| iect of her visit. -,.,..
"I belieye"' she said, in tone OF singula
sweetness, "you are the gentleman who ad
i yertised for q wife"
"I am" he replied. -
..a MAY inquire if you have selected one?
81 have net, but have just received nun
her of, communications in reply to the advel
tisement," and he pointed at the pile of le
ters before him. .a. .r..
,aThen have arrived in time. l come
offer you myself" ,,J,., !,
Edward Singleton trembled violently OF Il
announcement. He had not anticipated sue
q summary mode of operation, and cons
= ouently he became greatly embarrassed.
: The form of his fair visitor struck him
graceful and faultless, and when in momel
= after she raised her veil, he was literal
struck dumb by her exceeding beauty
y A pair of the brightest azure eyes beam
on him, from beneath. their long delica
: lashes, and q few stray. curls of silken he
q fell upon either check as she leaned forwar
giving bewitching appearance to her cou
= teriance, I while the perfect beauty OF her ta'
R 4 npon which he gazed with look of open 9
/ miration, sent thrilrto his heart that he b
.. loforo aYnariennad. For q moment.