Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-12-04
Anmuruus department.
A REMARKABLE COURTSHIP

Professor Foster was educated in the scien-
ces usually taught in college, but his igno-
rance of the common affairs of life rendered
him a remarkable man, furnishing a rare sub.
ject for the study Of human nature in one Of
its multiform phases. Being advised by some
of his friends to get married, he, with child
like faith and simplicity, accepted their ad-
vice, and promised to do so if he could find
young lady willing to have him. They re-;
ferred him to a number of the best young
ladies in town, any one of whom, they had no
doubt, would be willing to accept his hand
and make him happy. He was one Of the most
kind-hearted men, void of guile and ofense,
and an entire stranger to the forms and cere-
monies of modern courtship. Hecouldn't see
the necessity of consuming a year or two in
popping the question-"Sally, will you have
me?' So he went that very day to the resi-
dence of the nearest young lady who had been
commended, and being welcomed and seated
in the family circle, as he always was, where
ever known. he at once made known the OBJ
ject of his visit by saying, in clear and dis
tinct voice:
"Well, Miss Sarah, my friends have advised
me to get married, recommend you and
number of other young ladies to ME as suita-
BILE persons, and have called to see if you
are willing to marry me-
Had an earthquake violently shaken the
premises, the household could not have been
more astonished. Like frightened roe, Sa-
rah started to run, when her mother caught
her and said
"Why, child, don't be frightened the pro-
fessor won't hurt you"
Being seated again, deep blush succeeded
the paleness which had been caused by the
startling announcement, she rallied enough to
be able to say to the professor that as his prop
ostion was so entirely unexpected, she must
have some time to consider the matter. This
he granted but said:
GAS | am anxious, in case Of your refusal, ,
to see the other young ladies to-day, | can wait
only one hour for your answer"
knowing the worthiness, sincerity and SIM
plicity of the professor, the matron took her
blushing daughter up stairs for consultation,
while the father was left to entertain his pro-
posed son-in-law as best he could under the
novel circumstances. Of course, the discus
sion of the sudden proposition between Sarah
and her mother was private, and cannot be
given in full. The most essential parts OF it,
however, were told afterward. 1t was readily
admitted that he was entirely worthy of Sa-
rah's hand and heart.
"But, mamma" said Sarah, show would it
look to other people for me to have to give an
answer in one short hour, only sixty minutes,
jump at hasty chance-and to think how
my young friends would jeer and laugh at
me. Wouldn't they tease me to death? No,
ma, can never face that music"
"But stop, my child, and listen to me-
There is not young lady in the city that
would not jump at the offer made you. Let
them laugh. Girls must have something to
laugh at, but it won't hurt you. Tell him yes,
emphatically. If he were a stranger, whose
antecedents were unknown to US, however pre-
possessing in person and manners, or profuse
in his professions of love, would withhold
my consent. But we have long known him;
his moral character is without reproach, he is
amiable, kind-hearted and sincere, fine
scholar, with an honorable position in the col
lege and he makes no false pretences. You
know just what he is. What more do you
want ?"
"But mamma, l don't know that ne loves
me; he hasn't even said so.
80, well, daughter, never mind that. Gen
orally, those who are loudest in their profes-
sons of love- have least of the pure article.
You can teach him by example to love you.
1t is far better than precept."
Leaning her head upon her mothers bosom,
Sarah said, in submissive tone:
"Well ma, just as you say-l'll tell him,
yes but, although the hour isn't half out,
we'll not 90 down until the last minute of the
hour"
At the expiration of the ffty-ninth minute
they returned to the professor and papa, Sarah
still blushing, but more calm than before.
Then, with a frmness that astonished herself
as we'll as her parents, she extended her hand
to the professor and said:
"Yes, sir, if papa consents"
He gave his consent without hesitancy, and
it was readily agreed by all that the wedding
should take place week from that time.
Then Professor Foster, with his usual calm
ness, conscious of having performed his duty,
withdrew to report progress to his friends.
Well, in due time, the professor went to the
clerk for his license The clerk informed him
that the law required bond and security in
the sum of $3.50, to be void on condition that
there was no legal objection to the proposed
union of the two persons named. The pro.
fessor very promptly replied, 30, never mind
the bond, Mr.. Clerk will pay sl1OO down,
and will hand you the balance in day or
two" After further explanation by the clerk,
the professor complied with the law and OBJ.
tanned his license.
At the appointed time the wedding came
off in the best style of the city, and the com
pany enjoyed the occasion with the greatest
zcst. The hours flew like hummng-birds.
As the clock struck twelve the professor pick
ed up his hat and started to his boarding
house. His principal attendant surmising
his intention, followed to the front door, and
informed him that matrimonial etiquette re-
quired him to stay and board and lodge at the
house of his father-in-aw until he and his
wife wished to live by themselves.
Finally the happy couple went to house
keeping, and never were man and wife more
heartily congratulated or more highly esteem
ed than they were. They were the favorites
in the city, Never was a wife more lovely or
husband more kind or devoted, but he didn't
know any thing about providing for the lar
der, only as she taught him. One little Incl
dent may suffice to illustrate. She told him
one day to get some rice. He went immedi.
lately to the store, and told the clerk he wanted
to get some rice. GLOW much?" inquired
the clerk. 20, not much" said the professor;
81 reckon three or four bushels will do for the
present" The clerk was very sorry to say
they had not that much on hand, but that they
would soon have more. The clerk persuaded
him to try and make out for two or three
dove With como ffteen or twenty mounds