Aunt Martha desires to bring about the marriage of Leah and her cousin, Tom, who have never seen each other. The kind old aunt writes to Tom commanding him to visit Leah, and at the same time prepares her niece for the visit. Leah ...See moreAunt Martha desires to bring about the marriage of Leah and her cousin, Tom, who have never seen each other. The kind old aunt writes to Tom commanding him to visit Leah, and at the same time prepares her niece for the visit. Leah determines to test Tom, and dresses up a fat, elderly servant to represent herself when Tom arrives, while she poses as the servant. Tom, to please his aunt, becomes engaged to the stout lady, and together they visit Aunt Martha to receive her blessing. There the trick is discovered, and the story ends with the reconciliation of the cousins and every prospect of a speedy marriage. Written by
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