Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1827-01-13

son, and cared for no portion but lov
illness and goodness.
Twas not dilatory in becoming acquain-
ted with the lady. discovered that
like MYSELF she was of gay and fan
ciful disposition ,and her artless and fas-
cinating manners rivetted the chains with
which felt already shackled. Pauline
was fond Of attention and was no'
less fond of paying it. l seized every
opportunity Of attending her, and now
felt the matter taking more serious turn
than had at first intended. found my
selfentamgled in net, from whose meshes
| could not escape if l would, nor would
not il ] could and that the consequence
of this must be to become an ardent and
serious suitor to her affections, and, il
possible, attach my destinies to hers for
ever. The thought was pleasant, and
the obvious necessity of the measure made
it still more so.
But this was easier said than done
had rivals. Several young men hovered
around, caplivated with her charms, and
among them, my companion Richard
-DasbieIl. A GOODNESS had arisen between
Mr.. Dashiell and myself; and | felt it
converted into jealousy upon observing
that his addresses were not so disagreea-
bic as might have wished. Miss Lafo-
rest was, as said, fond Of attention and
! hastily branded her with the name of
Coquette.
OF all her beaux, however, Dashiell,
and myself were the most steadfast and
although she received the court Of all
with evident pleasure, ye, most of them
had not felt that warmth of passion with
which l was animated.
soon perceived that Dashiell had ta-
ken precedence fLr the conduct Of
Miss Laforest toward me became cold
and adverse while to him she became
Numerically y different. Jealous and in
dignant, desperately resolved to with
draw my self forever from her train. 1t
cost me severe effort, but succeeded.
A week elapsed without even seeing her !;
once or twice in the course Of the next
spoke very codly. Three weeks thus
tedious y passed away, and } began to
make preparations for returning to the
city. ] then took occasion to meet my
rival upon the piazza, and after careles.
nod said
Mr.. DashieII, how soon will you be
at leisure to return =
Just when please, SIR answered he.
You are al liberty to return without me.
Il shall certainly take that liberty, SIR
rejoined |. Il did not consider myself in
debted to you for it in the least
i beg you will not trouble me, then,
sit am not at all desirous of attending
Jou.'
8 fear ! shall trouble you, SIR rejoin-
ed l., kindling, unless your language
is more respectful
You are imperrinent, Mr.. Lamber-
ton--l shall seek better company
He was about to withdraw but cried
out t" him---
Pray stop moment. sir, unless you
wish To prove yourself coward. You
shall account to me for your impuden,
iopSu"SV thiS "oiuiHSs all hot usSu
to be treated thus
Just as you please, sir---take it now
at my hands, and make the most Of it,
Then, sir, said !, unable to bride my
wrath, ! can only consider you as pi-
tiful scoundrel; knew you before only
as fop, now l am satisfied that you are
a rascal
He furiously drew from his side poe
ket pair of pistols choose your wea-
pom cried he; we will decide this diff
ference upon the spot
lido not fight thus said l. liam
man Of honor
you shall hear from me tomorrow,
sir returned he, and walked quickly
away.
In expectation Of challenge, which'I
resolved to accept instantane ously. pre-
pared my affairs, and then sauntered
among the company, as though nothing
had happened.
The dispute had been overheard by
some persons, and the circumstance was
industriously circulated. In the evening
| walked up to a spot where few ladies
were standing with whom was acquain-
,..I