The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-08-11
MARRIED MUTToNHEADS.
United by Vows that Separate Them
Forever.

Forever.
Correspondence of the Banner.
SHELBYvILLE, August 4.-"Dc
you see that young lady with the
seaside hat and muslin dressT'
"Yes, 1 know her. She is mar
ried."
"Do you know anything unusual
concerning her marriage, or any
singular circumstances connected
Herewith"
mo, do not"
The young lady referred to is tall
with dark hair, brilliant black eyes
and altogether handsome. She is
yet young and has been married a
few years, but was before her mar
riage quite belle, and the center
of a large circle of male admirers.
She belongs to one of the best fam
lilies III this county, and her father
is considered quite well-oh, as re-
lates to this worlds goods. She
has several sisters who are her jun
iors. and who are quite pretty and
greatly admired. The story con,
corning her marriage has now be.
come public property, and from sew
eral different friends of the family
l have heard it since it was related
by the man who first mentioned the
affair to me. 1t goes as follows !:
Several years ago she was wooed
by one of the most substantial and
well-to do young farmers about
here, and they became engaged.
He visited her regularly, and finally
pressed her to name the day for
their marriage, She declined to do
so for some time, but when he final
ly urged 1t with much earnestness
she told him to call, on certain
night following, and when he en-
tered the parlor to open certain
book, which she pointed out; that
he would find a written contract in
that book which she wanted him to
sign, and if he signed it, she would
then name the day for their mar
riage.
He left, and on the night appoint
ed, called at her house, and was
shown in the parlor. He sat down
and waited some time, but his be
trothed did not come in. He
looked around and saw the very
book she had designated, lying on
the table near him. He opened it,
and behold there was the contract.
He read and re-read it. She had
written 1t herself, and the require
ments were, that after they we're
united, they should still remain as
sweethearts, and were to be hus-
band and wife only in name. The
only part of the marriage vows she
was TO assume were those pro-
nounced by the minister who united
them. She would love, obey, cher
ish, ETC., but they should have sepa-
rate apartments, and she "should
forever a maiden be-" That was IN
substance the contents of that con
tract.
After reading it over few times
to assure himself he was not dream
ing, he laid the book aside. and his
affianced soon entered the parlor.
After conversing a few minutes, the
contract was referred to. She
asked him if he signed it. He very
Indignantly replied that he had not,
and never would. Then throwing
it down on the table, he arose and
left the room. The engagement be-
tween them was thus broken off,
and was never renewed.
Soon after, she began to receive
the attentions Of another young
gentleman, who was considered as
substantial and as good a catch as
the former. After a few months
they became engaged. He asked
her to name the day, and she dc
clIned. When pressed to do so a
few weeks later, she drew forth the
contract which her other lover had
refused to sign and presented it to
this one. Rumor does not say
whether he objected and remonstra
ted or not, but it does say he eventu
ally signed it, and they were mar
ried.
Nearly three years have passed
away since, and the facts and cir
lead every body to be-
lieve that the contract has been
kept. They live in a
beautiful home, surrounded with all
the luxuries which the desires of
either could name. Rich meadows
and broad fields stretch far away
from every side of their lovely
home, and comfort is suggested
by all the surroundings. Fine,
well fed stock and handsome vehi
cles are always at their command,
and that ease and comfort which
can only be obtained by wealth are
visible on every hand. But no
children romp through that quiet
house, and no toys or play things lay
scattered on its soft, velvety car
pets. Childhood's joyous laughter
and merry prattling are never
heard there. The smooth lawns
are untrodden by little bare feet,
and the furniture unstained by
dirty little fingers. All is quiet 10
that house, for no children belong
to IT, and the inference is, that con
tract hos rapnatpad nm hroken