Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-08-25
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.

| | had occasion TO visit the store OF a
friend yesterday, whom had not seen
for some time. After conversng for a
considerable time on various subjects,
the conversation changed to one more
congeDial to my feelings. He stated
that " 1t was possible for man 10 be cap.
tiyated with lady at first sight," and as
a confirmation, told me story relating
to hImsslf.
"Sttng one day." said my friend, at
my desk, which was contiguous to the
window, observed young lady, appa-
rently about eighteen, passing with a
slow and dignified step; her complex
ion was rather dark than otherwise,
and there was that sweet sadness III her
counlenance which is SO peculiarly
charming in young female. her eyes
were of deep black, as was her beau
ltiful halr, which He'll in graceful ring.
lets down her cheek. In short, she was
the most divine creature ever beheld.
A, she passed, few to the door and
feased my eyes on her as long as she
was in sight, but my feast was OF shor
duration, for after having walked some
twenty yards, she turned the angle OF a
street, and was lost TO my view. again
returned to my desk, but my avocations
gave me no pleasure, my books were
thrown aside, and resting my head on my
hand, sal musing on the lovely crea-
ture, who, though unconscious OF 1t, had
inspired me with feeling OF which be-
fore had never been under the inilu-
ence-mr business became irksome to
me, my nights were sleepless, in short
was deepi, in love.
My endeavors for discovering her re-
sdence were tor a long time iruitless,
but by unremIted inquiry | al last found
she lived ID - street. | learned also
that she was native OF New-Orleans,
that she had come on a visit TO this city,
and expected soon to return to her ma
tive city, and | might never see her
again, | accordingly repaired to her
lodging, and had the satisfaction of find
ing her in. l requested the landlord,
with whom l was we'll acquainted, to
introduce me, which he did IN very
polite manner. The ice was broken he
left me TO strive for myself. We en-
gagged ourselves in converslng on va
rious, subjects, till the approach of eve
ming warned me to depart. Never had
l passed SO happy an hour. Before /
departed, remarked to her that had
some beautiful shawls in my store, and
requested she would call the next day
and examine thcm--she promised she
wsuld, and gently pressing her hand |
babe her farewell. thought al that
moment l observed tear start in her
eye, but had not vanity enough to sup
pose that | was the cause OF il. l re-
turned home that night more deeply IN
love than ever. 1t was long ere sleep
visited me, but when it did it was only
to haunt my Imagination with the image
of her who was uppermost IN my thoughts
dreamed that made her an offer o: my
hand which she readily accepted, bu'
sson after the nuptial knot was tied, she
departed for her native city, leaving me
behind-,his distressed me and awoke
The next morning as she promised, she
visited my store, but tho shawl by me
was forgotten, nor did she appear to re-
member it as she did not mention it,
Before the lapse Of many minutes
made her an offer of my hand. Blushing'
Is, she said she was sensible OF the hon
or l would confer on her, but there wa:
an insuperable bar to our union; shs
said she was pennyless, and that she re
sided with a maiden aunt who was al
destitute as herself. Charmed by hel
candor, l told her that my fortune
(which was ampie) was sufficient t.
maiDt in US, and that l would settle al
annual stipend on her aunt for the re
malnder Of my life. My dear sir, ha'
you witnessed the effect my "generosi
ty," as she termed it, produced on her
you would have sympathized in it
wipipg the tears from her eyes; she pu
her hand in mine, at the same time Civ
ing ne permission to retain i, forever.
As my friend oncluded, he called GU
in a loud voice, Caroline" upol
which lady certainly one Of the love
lies, ever beheld, made her appear
snce. There" said he, 8" is my love
ly Caroline; SIX weeks ago she wa
Door and friendless, hut now, thank God
she may look with disdsin on her for
mcr poverty" This is one Of the man!
instances in which persons have telt thu
shat, Of Cupid ., frs, sight.
INTEGRITY AND MODEsTY REWARDED.