Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-03-21
New Series-No. A.

Fants LOT the aFttCfcb tney udu tOtHut
After this adventure. il was observed
that visible change came over the man.
ners and spirits Of Mary Ann Her gay.
brilliant salIies Of wit and ridicue were
moderated amax ingly. she became quite
pensive; singularly thoughtful for girl Of
her unusual tlow of spirits. When Loui-
sa rallied her on the shopping excursion.
she replied, Indeed, Louisa. don't think
could marry Mr. Colling wood; besides
he has forgot every feeling he may have.
entertained towards me
Ia few days after this event, party
was given one evening at neighbouring
house The family in which Mary Ann
resided, were all invited. The moment
Of re uui on approached. and Mary Ann,
dressed with great elegance but far less
splendor than usual. found herself at tho
head OF cotilion, surrounded with seve-
raj young gentlemen, students Of William
and Mary, professors, planters and mer-
chants They were pressing forward in
every direction, talking and catching o
word or look from so celebrated q
belle. Mary Ann. however, dad DOT APP
pear to enjoy The group that surrounded
her. She was shooting her dark blue
eyes easily aud negIigently towards the
entrance, as every new face came forward
TO see all the party. The music struck up
and rallylng her attention, she Immediate
~ slept OFT on dos dos, with the elc-
gance and grace for which she was SO par
lieu larry remarkable. At the close, as
she stood up beside her partner throwing
beautiful auburn rinsltt back upon her
white round neck. her eyes caught With
sudden emotion, a quiet, genteei looking
person. At the other end of the room. II
was Mr.. Coliingwood. She immediately
dropt her eyes TO the floor. and looked We
ry narrowly al her left foot, as she moved
II on the toe backwards and forwards, 40
il were for want Of thought or to divert
her thoughts In few seconds she look
ed up in the same direction. Mr.. Colling-
wood still stood in the same position;
watching every look she cast around her.
She blushed felt embarrassed went
altogether wrong in the cotillion.
What in the world are you thinking OFF
asked Louisa.
'Iscarcely know myself.' said Mary Ann.
In few seconds the cotillion was
brought to close, and Mary AIMS part
ner escorted her 10 seat. Mr.. Colling-
wood approached through the cfoud, and
stood before her.
How is Miss asked Mr. Colling-
wood, with suppressed emotion. Mary
Ann muttered out few words in reply.
She dropt her glove. MIR ColIingwood
picked it up
erhis is not the first time you have lost
glove said he with smile.
She received it, cast upon him look Of
inconceIveable sweetness
do you dance again Miss--p'
Il believe not am going home
Going home! said he, why the amuse.
ments are scarcely begun
They are ended with me- said she's
for the night wish my servant
would fetch my cloak and bonnet
'Oh! you can't be going home already9'
Indeed am said she.
"Well.' said be, with smile. q know
your positive temper Of old. Allow me
10 get your cloak for yeup Certainly
Mr.. Colliugwood let the room. Louisa
and several other female friends gathered
round her, persuading her on all sides
not to leave the party ere Il was begun.
She would not remain. Mr. CollIng-
wood appeared at the door. In the hall,
for il was the fashion then and there TO do
so, MIR. Collingwood took her bonnet and
put II on.
Allow me- said he, ito tie the stringsp'
She nodded assent, and while he was ty-
ing the ribbon under ner neck. he could
no, help touching her soft cheek. He was
ecstacy, she was quiet resigned lie took
the cloak he unlolded THE stood in
front Of her their eyes met both blush
ed-he pulled the. cloak around her bosom
he tremhled like leaf--she tremblcd
also he pressed her warmly to his hearts
whispered in her ear: Ooh, Mary Ann, 1t
l may hope--yet indulge hopeP' For q
moment they were alone Her head sunk
upon his breast-she could not speak
but her heart was like to burst. 'Will
dare expect--to be yet happyp Their
warm cheeks met--their lips realized it IN
one long. long respiration. They tore a.
way from each other without another
word, every thing was perfectly understood
between them.
AT this moment Mrs. Jameson, the good
lady Of the mansion. approached, and IN
sisted that Mary Ann should not go 50
early 1T is really shameful. my DEAR
said she, TO think of leaving US at this
hour. When go to Richmond, do | leave
you thus abruptly. Why, Mr.. Colling-
wood can't you prevail on her to stay
while longer
He shook bis head 'All my rhetoric
has been exhausted said he, and il has
proved unayailing Mary Ann looked at
him very archly.
well, now continued the lady. Il in
sist upon your staying and she forthwith
proceeded TO take of her bonnet. unite her
CLOAK and send the servant with them into
the side apartment. Mary Ann was un-
resisting. She was again led into tho
room Collingweod danced with her
all the evening. He escorted her homo
ia the beautiful moonlight. and every now
A a. -. L.. .,m.aaaA sha alnak ar0llnd her