Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-06-12

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BY this time Jane had returned with the
manuscript.
aaIf you like, Mr.. jenkins, I will read you
what have written"
Mr.. Jenkins looked dismaYed, but managed
to utter a feeble" O, certainly"
Matilda, in an emphatic manner, began.to
read as follows:
Mrs. Editor-Permit me again to raise my
voice in trumpet tones, against the despotlc
rule of man, over our down-trodden sex. En-
lightened as we are disposed to consider the
present generation, is it not a disgrace, and q
burning shame, that men should monopollze
all the Offices of honor and profit, and leave
to his equal-shall not say his superior, in
point of intellect-only few undesirable and
laborious points. What, say, is the reason
that men should take upon themselves 10 gov.
ern, and expect us meekly to submit to the
yoke which they seek to impose upon US?
Why should we not see female in the chair
of state, and"
That is all I. had written, Mr.. jenkins,
when you came" said Matilda, breaking off
from the reading. "You will easily under
stand the idea that was about to develope {;
and, have no doubt, you will agree with
me-"
"Do you really think, Miss Parker, that
there should be no distinction in point of oc
cupation between men and women 2" ex-
claimed the sedate Stephen, horror struck,
"Wby should there be F' said Matilda,
with spirit. sDo you donbt whether woman
has an intellect equal to that of man ?n
/ ais there female Shakspeare2" asked Mr..
jenkins. A.
"Yes." said Matilda, promptlys." Did you
never read Mrs. BrowningS poems?"
"I can't say have" returned Stephen.
"Ah, then / shall have the pleasure of
making you acquainted with her."
She rang the bell.
"Jsne," said she "go up to my room and
bring down the book you will find on the
table"
Jane did so.
ave have an hour before dinner, it seems"
seid Matilda, looking at her watch,-"i in
what way can we better improve it,.than by
perusing together this noble monument Of
genius"
Mr. jenkins looked terrified; but before
he had time to raise any objections, Matilda
haQ commenced.
She read aloud faithfully for the hour re-
cerred tot seemed three hours to the un-
happy Stephen-who had not the slightest
apprehension of poetry aud description"
He was quite delighted when the dinner
bell rang and SO was Matilda in her secret
heart.
II am afraid,n said She, "we shall have to
rest from our reading till after dinner, but by
commencing Immediately afterwards we may
get quarter through by tea time."
"How many pages are in the poem ?" the
Young man inquired hesitatingly.
"Only little more than four hundred, was
the encouraging reply.
"The dnner proved to bo not very social
meal. Matilda confined herself entirely to
Iltersry subjects. uuu e'"oeu or p'' ~
change the topic.
aGood gracious" thought the young man,
and this was the young girl ] was to marry
I'd as soon marry dictionary, althous h she
is pretty, but then she is 3 strong. minded
woman l should be talked to-deatn In less
than month"
Stephen Jenkins stopped two days; but at
the end of that time, announced that he
should not be able to remain longer. During
that time the poor man had heard more poetry
than ever before in bis life, and had conceived
deadly hatred against the whole tribe OF fe
male authoresses, particularly Mrs. Browning.
"Where is Mr.. jenkins p Inquired MIR.
Parker on his return"
"Gone, uncle" said Matilda.
"Gone When did he 90 2"
He only stopped q couple of days"
uWhy, he was 10 have stopped week.
What was the matter with him 2"
81 think, uncle. he was disappointed in
me-" said Matilda, demurely.
Did he leave no message for me p
Here is a note, uncle"
Mr.. Parker hastily broke open the missive,
and read as follows:
"Ny Dear Sir-In order to prevent mis-
understanding, / ought to say that | don't
think it will be well to adhere to the foolish
compact, which was entered into sometime
since, in regard to my marriage with your
niece. Though very charming young lady,
Idon'tthirk thatourtastcs are at all congenial,
and hereby resign any pretentions may be
supposed to have had to her hand. Regret
,;nr not to have had the pleasure Of seeing you.
81 remain, very respectfully,
STEPHEN JENKINS"
aWh1the puppy has had the audacty to
resign his prctensions to your hand !" ex-
claimed the indignant uncle.
!s'Then can't be married? ?" enquired Ma
tilda in comical disappointment. !,
ayes, you shall marry the first man that
offers.''
1t was very remarkable, that on the very
next day Edward Manly should have asked
Mr.. Parker's permission to address bis niece
IA permission which was at once accorded
The marriage took place within lew weeks,
and don't think he has ever repented mar
ryiug strong minded wonaa
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