Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-05-07

WVohS w nOues AS sne would not come III
after valentines day no decided to send he
valentine, and on her arrival pop the ques
ton to her If her looks fulfilled his expecta
tons. But the sequel showed that no mar
knoweth what day may bring forth.
why don't you get married." quotl
Martha the Match Maker, addressing Simon
the Older. al can't stay here much longer
and you need wife,"
Z" l know IL would be pleasant responded
Simon the Older. "But tho hang ont is L
find just the right sort of woman"
"Pshawl know one that will lust suit
smart rs n trap and good looking into the
bargain" answered Martha
"Ah, who is ftp"
"Old Severance's darter that works in Tn,
factory. They say she's laid up nigh thou
sand dollars working out"
Yes, but she wouldn't have me; I'm toe
old"
Don't you believe that; you know what
the old saying is"
mol what is itp"
"'The hide and taller of an old crit'r will
buy whole young 'un at any timc.'
hhuW AhtI , 81 iOT We seen IL.
But do you think she would have me,
Marthap"
" Have your Yes, to be sure. I have moi
the least doubt of It. She Is coming home
week alter Valentine day. If | were YOU
would send her valentine to break the
ice. Then when she comes you can propose
to her Mt once. I've sounded the deacon
and his wife, and they're in for it."
eff | thought there was any chance oil
success, | would try it," answered Simon.
Faint heart never won fair lady, retort.
cd Martha the Match Maker.
"Well, I'll try" returned Simon. So
Simon the Older procured valentine and
sent it to Sally, and the same mail carried
the two tender missives to the hand of Miss
Severance.
"A week passed away. Simon the Younger
received an answer to his, but Simon the
Older obtained none. The next day after
receiving tho valentine, Simon the ounger
left town to be gone a week. He had not
been absent an hour before Miss Sally Sew
erance arrived on the train from Boston.
giving Simon the Older whole weeks ad-
/ VhSi DlluOn luO OunBef.
Martha the Match Maker contrived it.
Miss Sally was invited to tea. Martha
preached the subject and praised Simon the
Older to the skies. Simon the Older made
himself agreeable as possible The next
Sunday evening he presented himself at Dea.
Severance's just to make neghborly call
The deacon and his wife understood the game
and nf1 ~ haH
and Miss Sally were left alone. Simon staid
till-well, no matter-and went home with q
fair prospect of success.
Next day Simon the Younger returned
When he heard of Sally's arrival he decid-
ed to call on her that very evening But
before evening came Rob the Red Head told
him Simon the Older had already laid siege
to his sweetheart, and that the old folks were
determined to bring about match. By
this time Simon the Younger was really in
love with her. lie was thuRderstruck at
the Intelligence. He was aware his father
knew nothing about his correspondence with
Sally. But he knew some OF the others did,
and they were determined to marry her to
the old man because he had the most money.
But Simon the Younger was as prompt to
act MS his father. lie despatched Cyrus the
CIPHER to the village near by for stylish
team. just at dark he appeared at Dea.
Severances door and invited Sally to 20 to
the ball.
Sally was IN dilemma now. She hardly
knew which way to turn. But the offer was
too tempting to be resisted. Six miles
drive on a beautiful moonlight night to the
melody of merry bells is no triHing affair in
matrimonial enterprise. Then tripping
the light fantastic toe to. the sound of music
is another step towards consummation.
The ride home almost at dawn with one
arm encircling the slender waist has a power
to stir romantic emotions in young hearts
longing for matrimonial felicity. Who, then
will wonder that Sally trembled all over
when Simon came out abruptly:
IF | como to see you next Sunday night
as a sutton will my company be agrecableP"
Sally was exceedingly agitated by this di-
rect question. But she replied, "Are you
serious in this, Simon?n
Yes" The answer was decided.
Then it places me in hard position af-
ter what has happened"
What has happened?"
Your father asked me the same question
last night, and the old folks are determined
shall accept him."
1.-THE devil! he didP"
Eyes"
Then you have the privilege of deciding
between us. If you like him best have
nothing to say"
81 don't like him best But can respect
him and eur folks are resolved shall mar
ny him. What shall / do?"
THAT is question l cannot answer. If
l marry you shall do 1t because love you.
But my rival is my own father and | shall
leave it to your free choice. If you say come
| will come. If you say go shall obey"
Was there ever a maiden in worse fix?
Miss Sally really loved Simon tho Younger
for himself. But on the other hand she
could not help thinking OF Simon the Oder's
money and mills. But love triumphed and
she assured him he should 30 welcomed
next Sunday night, and that she would write
his father not to come again.
This is your own free choice, is it, Sally?"
"Yes, my dear"
And you think have taken no unfair
advantage of my fatherP"
ono, Simon, not in the least"
Then give me a kiss and be as true to me |
as | am to YOU" saying which Simon the |
Younger drove home light-hearted
But the battle was not yet gained When
Simon the Younger went of to the ball Dea. |
Severance and his wife opened their eyes |
with CONSERVATION. They saw their plan |
was in jeopardy. In less than an hour they
were closeted with Martha the Match Maker
trying to counter-plot. The result was that |
a party was planned for the following night
at Simon the Older's house. Invitations
were sent out during tho evening. More