The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-09
A Curious COurtship.
AN OLD MANS DAZZLING WHO SCOOPS HIM T,
A CONSIDERABLE EXTENT.

AN OLD MANS DAZZLING WHO SCOOPS HIM TO
A CONSIDERABLE EXTENT.
Scotch Plains Is the name borne by a
New Jersey hamlet about four miles north
OF Plainfield. One of the most modest
cottages i'm the village is occupied by an old
lady named Brown and her two daughters,
Mary and Margaret. Forty-odd years have
b passed since both the daughters were born,
and time has not used either gently. Some
two years ago they became acquainted with
an old gentleman named Peter Clawson,
living i'm Dunellen, about seven miles from
Scotch Plains. Though the old man had
passed over sixty years In the free en-
joymcnt of bachelorhood, he has long since
tired of that estate, and for years has been
searching for q wife. HIS adventures have
been singularly unfortunate, and though
engagement-rings and wedding-suitS have
several times been purchased by him, some
thing has always happened to interfere
with the holy bans. Since he met the
Misses Brown, Mr.. Clawson has made no
less than three matrimonial attempts. None
Of these was connected with the fair ladies
Of Scotch Plains, and until few weeks
ago IL was not even suspected that his
heart was leaning i'm that direction. At
that time he sold his farm near Dunnel-
len, upon which he had been living, to
Mr.. Smith for 5000. The money was
placed TO his credit in New Brunswick
bank, and Mr.. Clawson determined not to
rest TIL he had found partner with whom
TO share his good fortune. Then 1t was
that he thought Of the sisters whom he had
met two years before, and he at once start
ed for Scotch Plains. The ladies received
him graciously, and spread out all the deli
cacies OF their pantry. He told them OF his
wandering yicissitu6es, and they extended
their sympathy. lie narrated the story Of
his recent mercantile transaction, and they
gave him their hearty congratulations. He
boldly announced his determination 10
marry, and they applauded his resolution
TO the echo. The old gentleman was now
In u quapdary, as he couldn't marry both.
Happily for Margaret, Mary was called
out OF the room, and wher she returned
her sister and the old man were betrothed.
A Mr.. Clawson was without "a home ne
was easily prevailed on 10 accept that Of
his sweetheart. He grew very confidential
IN his relations with all the members Of tbe
family which he was soon 10 make his own
ne bought them melodeon. carnets !.
sewing-machlne, gold rings, dresses. cIoaks
wa,ches, chains, and many other souvenirs
oi his affection. When he went ont he ia,t
ms money and watch in their Keeping
Inc marriage with Margaret was arranged
ior wednesday last, and in anticipation Of
,ne Joyous event he bought a handsome
bedroom set and gave his wife $50 with
"nicn TO set up housekeeping.
Last Saturday afternoon the Mr.. Smith
10 whom the old man had sold his farm
dfove up 10 the cottage Of Mrs. Brown,
and, calling for Mr.. Clawson, demanded
w, which he claimed a. borrowed money.
The old man opened his purse, but found
only VI left. He asked his betrothed for
the balance, but The gentle Margaret de-
INJURED, and Mr.. Clawson was Obliged 10
request his friend TO wait until he was
married. II was necessary to 90 TO DuneI-
len TO make some preparations for the fes-
i've occasion. He departed on Saturday /
night, promising to return on Monday. ON |
MAJ Masd DAY, arrayed In her bridal costume.
s@'es waited all day for the coming Of