A bargain was struck

Jo. Story, a blacksmith at Belford, having courted the daughter of Mrs. Eleanor Elliott, widow, near Haggerston, going one day to her house to ask for his sweet-heart, found none but the old woman, who told him her daughter was not at home, but asked him why he courted her daughter, who could not bring him above 20l, and if he would please her, she would help him to one of 500l. On which he replied, he would ever with gratitude acknowledge the favour. Then I am the person, (says she,) if you'll accept of the offer: on which a bargain was struck immediately, and on Tuesday se'nnight they were married at Killo. The bridegroom is only 18 years of age, and the bride 64.