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The Parent's Answer

DEAR CHILD: We received your letter by Mr.

Odlin, and the character he gives of the young man is so agreeable that we have no objection to your marrying him-begging that you will seriously consider the duties of that important state before it is too late to repent. Consider well with yourself, that, according to your conduct to each other, you must be happy or miserable as long as you live. There are many occurrences in life, in which the best of men's tempers may be ruffled, on account of losses or disappointments; if your husband should at any time be so, endeavor to make him as easy as possible. Be careful of every thing he commits to you; and never affect to appear superior to your station; for although your circumstances may be easy, yet, whilst in trade, you will find a continual want of money for many different purposes. It is possible some of your more polite neighbors may despise you for a while, but they will be forced in the end to acknowledge, that your conduct was consistent with the duties of a married state. But, above all, remember your duty to God, and then you may cheerfully look for a blessing on your honest endeavor. That God may direct you in everything for the best, is the sincere prayer of Your loving father and mother.