When Wood B. Wedd, almost at his wit's end to find a suitable wife, met Fanny Merrick, he fondly imagined that he had at last found the desired paragon of excellence to grace his hearth and home. What made it better was that Fanny listened...See moreWhen Wood B. Wedd, almost at his wit's end to find a suitable wife, met Fanny Merrick, he fondly imagined that he had at last found the desired paragon of excellence to grace his hearth and home. What made it better was that Fanny listened with favorable ears to Wood B.'s suit. Her only condition seemed ridiculously easy. He must prove that he was capable of doing a good hard day's work on the farm. To make assurance doubly sure, Wood B. enlisted the aid of Darby Jenks in the fulfillment of his inamorata's desire. He did not let Fanny know anything about Darby. He merely brought that obliging young man out to the farm secretly, and allowed him to help him with the work. Neither Darby nor Wood B. were particularly well versed in farm affairs and consequently their path was not entirely one of roses. In one short day they discovered more about horses, cows, and bees than some people ever learn in a lifetime. Yet, in spite of the terrible experiences incident to his attempts to milking, gathering eggs, haying chasing pigs and the like, Wood B. felt very hopeful toward the end of the day. Darby was almost exhausted, but then, of course, Darby didn't count. The last task Fanny assigned to Wood B. was the chopping of a large pile of wood. Wood B. drove the tired Darby to the task, smiling to think of the effect his tremendous day's work would have on Fanny. Just as they were finishing up their job, however, Fanny came out and saw Darby. After she had finished telling Wood B. under just what further conditions she would accept him, there was nothing left for that unfortunate man but to call his faithful helper and slink home. Written by
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