I believe I should have died outright, if it had turned out so." "And so," said Mr.Barbour, "to get rid of a dull home, you are determined to fly in the face of fate, and are going to Washington after a husband.
Ah! Miss Ellen, beware of these young men that have nothing but their whiskers and their epaulettes.

Let me tell you of a young friend of mine, who would marry the man of her choice, in spite of the interference of her friends, and one April morning in the honey moon they were seen breakfasting under a persimmon tree.

However, as you are a young lady of fortune, you will always be sure of coffee and hot rolls; your good father has made such a sensible will, that the principal never can be touched.

How many fine fortunes would have been saved, if Southerners had taken such precautions long ago.

You will have a fine time young ladies, you must keep an account of your conquests, and tell me of them when you come back." "Its only Ellen who is going in search of love adventures, Mr.Barbour," said Alice.
"Make yourself easy, Mr.Barbour," said Ellen.