In regard to the subject of Religion, I have always felt that it was a good thing, and something that I would seek for at some future period." After I found that Malinda was right upon these all important questions, and that she truly loved me well enough to make me an affectionate wife, I made proposals for marriage.

She very modestly declined answering the question then, considering it to be one of a grave character, and upon which our future destiny greatly depended.

And notwithstanding she confessed that I had her entire affections, she must have some time to consider the matter.

To this I of course consented, and was to meet her on the next Saturday night to decide the question.

But for some cause I failed to come, and the next week she sent for me, and on the Sunday evening following I called on her again; she welcomed me with all the kindness of an affectionate lover, and seated me by her side.