The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1868-03-11
"Ani serious in wishing 10 obtain a

"And have come to definite conclusion
as to how you VIII Proceedi"
"No"
"Then," replied his friend, "I would nd.
wise you TO advertise and with q joyou.
laugh he l-ft The room.
"And why mott" said Singleton, m.n-
tally rs the sound OF bis friends footsteps
died away,
"why not iadccdi It would he an ex
cellent rltr--by Jore, I will And
straightwsy seating himself at his little
table, he succeeded in short time in pro.
ducing the following;
MArntNoSrAL--The advertiser, a young
man of good neral character an,l fine at
tainm"n's. is desirop, Of forming matrimo
nial alliance with lady between nineteen
aud twenty-iour years OF age. She must
be beautiful and accomplished, and posses,
an an'iAlle disposition.
Address Z. 3, No. Crescent Place, Bos.
ton. ...-. -..... ...-
There" soliloq'ized Ned. as he arose,
Il think that will do. and sincerely do
hope il will L- the meaas Of securing me
charming partner for life.
"rtwo years have bNsn endeuvo,iny TO
obtain wife. hut the lack Of ro,t tune ha.
been the main obstncle TO the realization OF
my wishes. "
True. have gained access IN the very
beet society. and rendered myself agreeable
1" laiie' Of wealth aud fashion; hut TO this
extent only have proceeded. They kuow
that am not the inleritor of riches-.thnt
apetty custom house Office is all have To
rely upon. have hunted for wealth long
enough Twill try and win a heart.
And so he added to his advertisement the
following p"stscripi:
MoNEr OF no coNs.ouEycK
Our hero Immediately seat copy 10 all
the evening papers in the city with direc.
tio"s TO have i, inserted that day.
hbont two o'clock next day, the post.
man brought nearly u d"zeu notes directed
to NJ" T. S. ..... .. .-
Md. who had heen waiting with feyer's 'sh
imP"'icnce. hast-nel at once To his rom
and with fluiteriuy heart was about to
br"ak one Of the se.,s, when \ servant In
formed him that lady was below. " ho re.
qnested an interview. .. ..... ..... . ...
This was most Annoying at such a mo.
tnent, and he had Mt first harhor.d serious
Intentions OF turning her of without an an
dience. hut his galantry came to his all
before he hal given the order, au,l hc 40
cordIngly told bi'a to show her up. With
as'gh he sank into seat. laying the un
"rened letters OIL the table. Presently the
servant returned, ushering in lady who
was closely veil.d. Singleton offered f,er
seat, and politely inquired The OF jset Of her
visit.
believe" she said. In tone of sinpu-
lar sweetness. /" You are the gentleman who
advertised for wife"
am" he replied.
May inquire il you have selected
one ?" ".'
II have not. hut have Just received
number OF communications in reply to The
advertisement" and he pointed at toe pile
of letters before him.
Then arrived in time. come to offer
you myself"
Edward Singleton trerniied violently, at
the announcement. He had not anticirh,e ed
such summary mode Of operation, and
consequently he became greatly embar-
rasscd.
The form OF his visitor struck hi n as
graceful and fnnltless, and when in mo.
ment she raised her veil, he was literally
struck dumb BY her exceeding beauty.
A pair OF the brightest azure eyes beam.
Ing on him from beneath her long delicate
lashes, and few stay eurls Of silken hail
fell upon either cheek as she leaned forward
giving a bewitching appearance to her
eountenance, while the perfect beauty O.
her face upon which he gazed with lool
Of open admiration, sent thrill Ia his hear
that he had never experienced. For q mo
ment. he seemed as IL entraneed but tn,
truth gradually broke upon him--he wa
In love.
sand have you r'allv come 10 offeI
yourself" he exclaimed are you In yer,
earnestf'
"why should you doubt IN" she said
with captivating smile.
81 know not but indeed had not ex
Pected to have so lovely --"
Stop, stop, sir--no fattery II yo,
please"
But 10 not f,tter--I speak the truth
when say you are the most beautiful O
your sex"
Enough" she said with another smil
which translated Ned into the seventh
heaven. "do suit you 7"
Perfectly and you viii not hesitate /
marry mel"
, "Not for moment, otherwise I shoul
y not have come"