Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-01-11
To Marry or Not to Marry.

To Marry or Not to Marry.
Irene writes an exceedingly interest
ing letter, which is worth reproduc-
irg: II am in an unsettled state Of
mind, and come to you for advice. I
am IS years old and have always lived
with an aunt, my parents having died
when 1 was baby. I have always
tried 10 do evrything to oblige my aunt
in every way could, and have done
all could to repay her for giving me a
h:me. Last spring young man who
has always lived in the village, and
who is well liked by almost every one.
wanted me to marry hin and 20 with
him to Oregon. My aunt would not
hear of it, although think love him,
and he went away angry with me be-
cause I would not marry him in spite
of my aunt's wishes. 1 have just re-
ceived letter from him, asking me to
leave my amt and come to him. What
shall 1 do?" Answer: In the absence Of
disinterested Information, the Ledger
advises moderation. Sit down by
yourself quietly and dispassionately,
and consider whether you really have a
deep and abiding affection for this
young man, sufficient to carry you
through all the vicissftudes and posi-
BILE hardships of pioneer life. Also,
whether your aunt's opposition may
not have done much to create an affec-
ton that would die natural death
were the opposition removed. Any
girl of Is who can write such q straight
forward, sensible letter has sufficient
mettle in her to be able to meet almost
any of the events of life with steadi-
ness and fortitude. If you feel perfect
" satisfied that this young man is Of
much greater importance than every
thing else in the world, tell him to
come for you and marry him; but do
not make any mistake. There is an old
adage about jumping out Of the frying
pan into the fire that you will do well
to lay to your heart and ponder seri-
ously. You may not be specially COM
Portable or happy where you are. but
it would be wise to reflect that, under
the present circumstances. You can
change your surroundings If they are
disagreeable. When you have married
If you take distasteful conditions. you
take them for life and can not get
away from them. Whatever. you do,
however, do not go to the young man-
Let him come tor you and marry you
in your own town. II he viii not do
this, give up the idea altogether.
Enamel the Bath Tub.
The bath tub from which age and
constant use have worn sway the
brightness is the despair of Ille model
housewife, who wishes to hive ever
thing about her home show traces Of
care ON the part of hers.h and ifer do
mestfcs How distressed she < when.
after several incfecsu1i atteluDtS to
burnish up the metal Enirs- Ths. dull,
worn look remains, and the unsgclcome
truth bursts upon her that its polish
ing days are over. and there n,ass ip
future hover about the tub thu. air Of
dinginess and neglect
To avoid this sort of trouble an In
genfouS idea is ON the wing. which viii.
IS time advances glin In favor Who
does not admire tie porcelain tubs In
which fortunes pampe.ed proteSS
take their daily dip. To those but light
~ endowed with worldly goods the
possession OF one of these luxurious
fancies looks to be an utter imp0ssibl
ity But there Il q means by which
the mother and her brood may secure
q tub. which. If I: Is not quite UP to
the mark In point of quality, is certain
y as daintily attractive in appearance
rs that Of porcelain
This Is the enanseled bath tnb- Whe7