The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1867-10-18
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TIE FACTORY GIRL.

In sweet rural spot, nestled in the
hills of Massachusetts,, stands a pleas
ant village, with picturesque m1ll-pond
and factory. Several summers ago this
hamlet was the temporary residence of
two young men, who were apparently
travelling artists, as their chief occupa-
ton seemed to consist of sketching the
scenery Of the neighborhood, which
was celebrated for its beauty. Their
arrival had created some stir among the
villagers, for without bit of preten-
sion, both young men had certain
dignity of manhood that made them
looked up to, and many apretty factory
girl, as she tripped to her work, cast
back a look over her shoulder if she
met either of the handsome strangers.
Though the society of the village
was unusually intelligent, and the fe-
males were remarkable for loveliness,
there was one famed beyond all the rest,
in both mind and person, sweet Edith
Mather She was an orphan, and liv-
ed with an aged aunt, whom she chief
ly supported by her labor in the factory.
Edith was popular with every one.
She was SO gentle, considerate and kind,
that even those who at first envied, Jean
ed at last to love her. The younger of
the two artists, whom we shall name
Lowell, soon became interested in this
sweet creature; at least if looks, tones,
and constant seeking Of, her presence
were any proof, he was thus interest
ed. '
One day he and his friend had clam
bered up some rocks on the steep hill
side, from which the village was over
looked, and as they sat there the bell
of the factory rang, and the green was
Immediately covered with girls employ
ed in it, vending their way thither af-
ter dinner Among them it was easy
to recognize the light and graceful form
of Edith Mather.
Is she not beautiful! Where can you
show me a person so sylphlikel said
Lowell, with undisguised enthusiasm.
His companion made no reply for a
moment, but then abruptly remarked:
| think it is time we left this village.
Why asked Lowell, in tone of sur.
prise. as.rr m
Because, if we do not you will have
that girl in love with you. Your admi
ration is evident to all her friends, and
you are too honorable to hold out hopes
you never intend to fulfill2 - .
Yes-you don't think of marrying
the girl do youl t,t.
To be sure.
The deuce you do, said his compan
ion, starting to his feet in unaffected as
tonishment.
Lowell indulged in a hearty laugh,
and then asked: ffis
Why not
Why, for thousand reasons. She's
only factory girl, lady Of neither
birth or education, but simple country
lass, very good in her way, only no match
for Fred Lowell Think of presenting
her to your fashionable friends in town!
No-no-it will never do. Shake off
this love fit; pack your trunk and let
US be off tomorrow.
Lowell shook his head.
| am perhaps more romantic man
han you are, Harry, he said, but | have
tome common sense in me, and l think
[ have brought it to bear upon this
question. We have now been here one
month in which time | have become
pretty well acquainted with Edith. |
eft town-we both left it, heartily sick
If frivolities; and on my part, with the
irm opinion that | knew no woman in
our set there whom l would be willing
o make a wife. The girls are 50 frivo-
Gus, so fond of parties, so eager for
wealthy alliances, aud really so ignorant
If households affairs that imam of my
aste to marry one of them would be
oily. l am not fond of gay life-I
,hink it wastes too much precious time;
and want therefore, wife who will be
domestic, and not involve me in a round
If balls and entertainments. | do not
wish to be hermit, few friends are |
great blessing, aud l shall always be
ylad to gather around me small cir
lie of the right kind, but promiscuoIs
fashionable visiting | detest. Now |
,hink l have found just the partner | |
require, in Miss Mather. She is well
informed, agreeable, simple in her
,astes, has sound sense, and with all
possesses a large share of personal
beauty, and, if mistake not, the pow
sr of loving very deeply. If l marry |
her and take her to the city, her intui-
i've tact-and she has this to a remark
able degree-will soon supply any difc- |
eucy in manner. In short, | do not I
know where | could make better
choice.
How lwhen she has no accomplish