The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1882-09-03

suit with great ardor and persstency. On Oct.
he writes: Waited on Madam winthrop
again; twas little while before she came In.
Her daughter Noyes being there alone with
me. I said. hope my Waiting on her Mother
would not be dsagreeable to her. She an
swered she should not be against that
which might be for her Comfort.
BY and by In came Mr.. Airs. Chaplain
OF tho Castle. and hanged up his Hat.
which was little startled at. It seeming as II
he were to lodge there. At last Madam Win
throp came too. After considerable time
went up to her. and said II It might not be in
convenient desired to speak with her. She as
scnted and spako OF going into another Room;
but Mr. Airs and Mrs. Noyes presently rose
up and went out leaving us there alone. Then
1ushered in Discourse from the names in the
Fore-seat The refers to the seven widows or
single women. mentioned in the preceding en-
tryl; ut last prayed that Katherine MRS. Win
throp) might be the person assigned for me.
She instantly took It up in the way Of Denyal.
as II she had catched at an Opportunity to do
1t. saying she could not do 1t before she was
asked. Said that was her mind unless she
should Change (which she believed she should
not: could not leave her Children. l expressed
my Sorrow that she should do 10 so speedily
prayed her Consideration, and asked her when
I should wait on her Agen. She setting no
time. l mentioned that day Sennight. Gave
her Mr. Wizards Fountain Opened with the
little print and verses; saying. hoped II we
did well read that book we should meet to-
Gether hereafter II we did not now. She took the
Book and put it in her Pocket. Took Leave"
Our enamorcd Puritan. however. had not
the patience to wait for tho time he had him.
self fixed and two days aftcrward he writes:
- AIthnuuh I Ind toI fn bar
Madam Winthrop. next Monday. yet went
from my cousin Scwalls thither about p. NJ.
The Nurse told me Madam dined abroad at her
daughter Noyess. they were to go out together.
asked for the Maid. who was not within Gave
Katce penny and kiss and came away"
How well this Puritan lover understood the ex-
pediency OF being on good terms with those
who waited on his charmer will appear from
the entry made on tho following day. "A little
after p. NJ. went to Madam Winthrop's. She
was not within. gave Sarah Chickering the
Maid U.s.; to Juno. who brought in wood. Is.
Afterward the Nurse came in. gave her 1Sd..
having no other small Bill After awhile DR..
Noyes came in with his mother his mother-in-
law. Madam Winthrop; and quickly after his
wife came in. They sat talking till o'clock. /
said feared might be some Interruption to
their Business; Dr. Noyes replied pleasantly:
He feared they might be an Interruption to me.
and went away. Madam seemed TO harp upon
the same string. Must take care Of her children;
could not leave that house and neighborhood
where she had dwelt so long told her she might
doe her children as much or more good by be-
slowing what she laid out in House keeping
upon them. Said. her son Thy her first husband
John Eyre. would DO Of age the It'll Of August.
said it might be inconvenicnt for her to dwell
with her Daughter-in- Law. who must be mis-
of hn I har ,,;o &c IT,
Belcher's Cake and Ginger Bread wrapped up
in clean sheet OF paper; told her of her Fa-
Tiers kindness to me when Treasurer. and l
Constable. My Daughter Judith was gon from
me. and | was more lunesomc-Might help to
forward one another in our journey to Canaan.
took leave about a-clock. l told her came
now to refresh her memory rs to Monday night:
said she had not forgot it. In discourse with
her i asked leave to speak with her Sister; l
meant TO gain Madam Micos favor to pursuade
her Sister. She seemed surprised and displeas-
ed and said she was in the same condition.
Four days aftcrward Mr.. Sewa calls
again, presumably to refresh the lsdy's MEM
DRY about the coming Monday night. for he
notes: In the evening visited Madam Win
throp. who treated mo with Il great deal Of
Curtcsy; Wine. Marmalade. l gave her
a News Letter about the Thanksg.vin
That he cannot control his narrowing suspense
touching her decision is shown by another
entry made on the following day: Il writ q
few lines 10 Madam Winthrop TO this purpose:
Madam, These wait on you with Mr.. Mayhew's
Sermon. and account Of the state of the In
dams on Martha Vineyard. thank You for
your unmerited Favors Of yesterday and hope
10 have the Happiness of Waiting on you to-
morrow before a-clocl afternoon. | pray God
to keep yoa and give YOU joyful entrance
At
year Of Christopher Columbus. his Discovery:
and take Leave who am Madam. your humble
Serv't. $. s. Sent this by Deacon Green. who
delivered it 10 Sarah Chickerin. her mistress
being not then ut home" On Oct. ~ took
place the ardently expected interview. whose
issue. unluckily. was not 50 favorable for Judge
Sewall as he had hoped. After spending some
time in preliminary dcvotons at Il prayer
meeting where he mentions that he sung
portion Of the 30th psalm. the love-rac.:cd
magistrate proceeded 70 Madam Winthrops
house. Mrs. Ammo Cotton came to door
twas before ~. said Madam Winthrop was
within directed me into the little Room where
she was full of work behind Il stand: Mrs. Cot
ton came in and stood. Madam Winthrop
poihted TO her to set me chair. Madam Win
throp's countenance was much changed from
what twas on Monday: looked dark,
and lowering. At last the work black stun or
silk was taken away, got my chair in place
had some converse bat very cold and nditIcr-
ent 10 what twas before. Asked her to acquit
me Of Rudcness II drew of her Glove. En-
curing the reason told her twas great odds
between handling Il dead Goat and n living
Lady. Go, il on | told her had one Petition
tu ask Of herr that was that she would take off
the negative she laid on me the 81 of October
She readily answered she could not and en-
!argcd upon il; said she told me of il so soon
rs she could; could not leave her house. chill
dren, ncghbors business. told her she might
do some Good to help and support mo Men
tioning Mrs. Gookin. the Widow Weld Was
spoken of: she said had visited Mrs. Dcnson.
i told her Yes! Afterward | said II, after Il
first and second Va-ary she would Accept OF
me returning, Her Victorious Kindness and
Good Willwould be very Oblising. She thanked
me for my book Mr.. Mayhews sermon, But
said not Il word OF the Letter When she in
sisted on the Negative, prayed there might be
no more Thunder and Lightning should not
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