Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
Two Words.
BY RENA ROSE.

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 "Verily the life of maiden is hard one,n said Ida Darrell, "a blue-eyed, golden-baired, winsome lady of twenty three summers-with half smile.
 ssHoW SOP" quoth her cousin and companion, Hattie Brown. It seems to me youepossess liberal share of the worlds best gifts. Loving parents, a happy home and beaux, dd5 N6sts1ns, are yours.pes .Hosio Q. fo,ld5- .sijssq,ai thaojs
 q think I have a.realizing4 sense of themany blessings that are mine, and fully appreciate my parents and my home; but tits the beaux that give . me me such 3 13'a Ss9s .a2 I1 t1asas S s z
 'sAh,sh IT fear your t1neasiness would increase. in the exact ratio with which they decreased,,'' laughed saucy Hattie.
 Possibly. They are, for the greater part, like Bayard Taylor's mules, very convenient nuisancss, ' Doubtless these gentlemen who chatter 50 glibly, and give utterance to pretty little inanities fill an important sph ere in the world so delpsrrots, and am goose enough to listen Httentive1y to their nonsense, tut I shudder at the thought of taking one of them for life companion.
 "Wellymy dew,I fancy your parents have not grown weary of your presence in the family circle, and that you, will not be Under the necessity of enteringthe state matrimonial against your wishes. p
 am not so positive in regard to thatts Within a week have received three proposals for my heart and hand. 1"
 ''Is that so P asked the fun-lovine Hattie, putting her little finger on her mouth and closing one eye. ii" Who are the darlings ?'' -----
 First, Hugh Wallace, ..-. -., ..
 "The precise young man who. is SC given fo theatrica1 attitudes, and seems ready to weep on the slightest provoca- tion. His father IS a wealthy broker, and with him you would be assured an ablishment Go on.'' ...,.E ..s .. E
 ''Next was Henry ATlen.''
 Who is noted for his witty sayings, borrowed; from papers, magazines and almanaes, without giving them the proper credit. He dances the German finely and sings sweetly. He is reported veal. thy"
 Last, Edward Pearsons. D
 What has he, to recommend him ? He certainly is not nonsensical, nor does he quote poetry, dance or sing. He is an industrious, intelligent teacher, and he writes brilliant articles for irst-class periodicals. But he is poor, and with him it would be
 Love ina cottage with water and crust <. so, of course. you rejected him at once. ,
 "How rapidly you arrive at your con. clusions. I'did tell Hugh I had no love for him, and, for moment, he was the picture of despair. think there was an inclination to that. lachrymose state you haye mentioned, but, owing to 6 natural weakness of his eyes, am not quite certain whether or nor they filled with tears. In brief time his spirits arose from their depressed condition and hen he went from my side it wal with a, smile upon his lips. The other asked to oawait my decision, it was st sudden, 'so sounexpected, such an honor, etc., the stereetyped expressions in simi lar cases. It is really difficult matte to decfae between them ; ;; fol, honestly I am ve,R pnd pf both more fond Q them t9Ah H EaS Ather ! kSntlenaen whonn knowrrend heth are noble, manlyfel lows, so faseas Fcan judge. Edward ii the more profound, and Harry appears to the better advantage in society,""