The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-07-14
THE HAPPY MATCH.
A Story of Our Village.

business to bring money into the house, and
yours to see that none goes fooishy oit of 1t. -
This was the agreement with which they set
forward in the world. He chose her first be-
cause he loved her, and in the second place be-
cause she was Sc. -, economical and indus
trious, Just the reason that should influence cy-
cry sensible man in his choice now. And he
also thought it best that both should have dis
/ tinct spheres of action. Their interests were
one and indivisible, consequently each had the
same motives to act we'll the allotted part. His
business called for his attention-he wished
therefore, to pursue it undisturbed by other
cares
For himself he looked for happiness at home;
there he expected a supply for all his wants,
and he was not disposed to spend anything
abroad in pursuit of what he thought every
reasonable man ought to enjoy in the bosom of
his own family. Her duties. being all domestic,
she was able to compass them the better by
turning her attention to them.
Her husbands business habits, his temperate,
correct life, had all the power of example, in
creasing her esteem and doubling her anxiety
to increase his.
They had married without waiting to get
rich. They never mistrustcd Providence or
each other With little besides health and dis
position to improve it, they had nevertheless a
strong confidence Of success, which prudent
resolutions inspire in those who feel that they
have resolution, to adhere to them. Thus they
began the world.
TO attach man at home, it is necessary that
home should have attractions. Henry Hemp
hills had There he sought repose after the
tolls and WEAKNESS of the day, and found it:
When pcrplexcd and low spirited, he retired
thithcr and amid the influence of its quiet and
peaceful shades he forgot the heartlessncss OF
the world and all the wrongs of men. When
things went i'll with him. he found solace in the
sunshine of affection that in the domestic cir
Gle bcamed upon him, and chased every cloud
from his brow.
However others treated him, there all was
Kindness confidence and esteem. If others de-
ccived him, and hypocrisy with its shameless
face smiled on him to delude and injure him,
there was all sincerity of heart, which makes
amends for sufferngs and wins the troubled
spirit from mismthropy
Nothing tends to make a good housekeepcr,
good economist as that kndnes son the part
of the husband, which speaks the language OF
appreciation, and that careful and well directed
industry which thrivcs and gives strong promise
thai ncr care and prudence will have protta-
bic issue, and Mary Hcmphll had this assu-
rance.
Harry devoted himself to his business with
steady purpose and untiring zeal. He obtained
credit b1v his plain and honest dealing; custom
bv his faithful punctuaity and constant care ;
friends by his obliging department and accom-
modating disposition lie gained the rcPuta-
ton of being the best workman in the village.
None were ever deceived who trusted his word.
He ALWAYS drove his work little before hand,
for he said "things go badly when the cart
gets before the horse"
noticed once little incident which Illus
tratcs his character A thrifty old farmer was
accostcd in the road at the end of the village,
by a youngstcr who was making dash i'll busl-
ness, and wanted to borrow few hundred dol
lars. The willy old man was perfectly ignorant
where it could be had, and sidlcd off from him
as soon as he could.
He rode directly down to Hemphill's and
told him he had sum of money to loan, II ne
would take it; the payment should be made
easy-iust as they would suit him. Indeed,
replied Harry, YOU have come to baS market
have little cash TO spare myself, and have
been looking around these two weeks Tor good
opportunity of putting it out. :,
While Harry was prospering in business all
went like clock at home. The family cXpen-
ditures were carefully made-not iarthlng
was wasted not a scrap was lost. The furnl-
ture was all useful and neat, rather than orna,
mental. The table plain but wholesome and
we'll spread Little went to the seamstrcss or
tailor. No extravaganza in dress, no costly
company keeping; and yet the whole neigh
borhIood praised Mary Hcmphil and loved her.
She was kind without being troublesome. And
while few people lived more comfortably, none
were more economical.
The result of such management can never
dsappoint the reasonable expectations OF those
who build upon them. Even the angry irown
of misfortune is put at defiance. Vantage
ground is gained which the storm seldom reach
es and reward comes in its proper time to
crown. The music of Harry's tools were IN iull
plav the morning that left the village for a
distant residence. 1t was not yet sunrise, and
as the coach bore us by the residence OF inc
yillager, saw the door was open and the break
fast was smoking upon the table. Mary in her
morninp "oa dress and white apron, blooming in
health and loyclncss, was busy amid her house
hold affairs. and stranger who happened to be
nv fellow passenger to the city, observing, sad:
'"Thercs n thriving family my word Tor II.
And he spoke we'll There are certain things
working right, that cannot be mistaken by the
most casual observer.
On nv return to Aesbury, many years after
wards. l noticed beautiful country residence
on the bank of the river, surrounded by the
elegance of wealth and taste. Richly cutiva-
ted fields spread themselves out on every side
as far as eye could reach; fields and herds were
scattered in every direction. 1t was a splendid
scene-the sun was just setting behind the ives,
tern hill, and while a group of neatly dressed
children sportcd on the adjacent school house
green, the mellow notes of the flute mingled
There said an old friend, elves Harry
Hemphill. that is his farm, those are his own
and adopted children, educated at his own ex-
pense Having made noble fortune by his
industry and prudence he spends nd ms ar large 1n-
come in deeds of charity, and ne ana Mary mu- n
u5 y fsgS Sssl eas1 exponded ots 'S Sen e expands still
when hear of them. 1 pen this simple his
tory, that, as it is entirely imitablc, some who
read it will attempt imitation.