"I am 23 years of age, 5 feet 2 inches in height, weigh 120
pounds, have a turn-up nose, plain-looking and worth about
$147,000. I desire to marry a good, honest, affectionate
man. On our wedding day I will give my husband $5,500 in
cash, and one year later, if we are still living together,
I will make over to him $25,000 more. No milk-and-water man
need answer."
[Illustration: "GOT A GOOD HOME ALREADY PAID FOR, AN' MONEY IN DE
BANK."]
[Illustration: "DES A PLAIN LITTLE ONINTERESTIN' FAMBLY ROW."]
One letter from a Mississippi sheriff shows that the officer of the
law is willing to forsake bachelorhood for a woman who, though plain,
advertises that on her wedding day she will give her husband $5,500.
This is the gay Lothario's letter:
Miss Ot--I take pleasure in answering your "ad" in the
"Hour at Home." You stated in your "ad" you were worth
$147,000, and would give the man that married you $5,500 on
his wedding day. You say you are plain.
I am good looking, so the people tell me, and if you
correspond with me we may come to an understanding. I am
willing to marry you if you give me proof you have the
money, and will do all that you say in the "ad."
I will do my best to make your life happy. Awaiting your
reply, I remain.
Yours truly,
W. M. M., Sheriff.