Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-06-06

'A.Ao '" thS idFtneSt corner OF the great
piazza, commenced her studies. 1t has.
pened, at the same moment, that the
MAJOR, fresh from his Wallets hands,
HE'D himself TO the same cool retreat
to breathe forth the melancholy mu.
sings OF his soul, upon his flute. See.
ing the lady he hesitated, begged par.
don for his intrusion, and was about to
retire--but the lady assured him il was
no intrusion at ALL" and laid aside
her book. The gentleman was soon
seated beside her. He begged 10 know
the subject Of her researches, and was
delighted with the taste displayed in
the choice of her author; she earnest
ly solicited display of his musical
talents, and was enraptured with eve.
ry note;--and when the same inIperti.
nent bell which had curtailed their
morning walk, again sounded in their
ears, they were surprised to find how
swiftly time had flown, and chagrined
that the common place operation Of
eating was so often allowed to inter-
rupt the feast Of reason and the flow
of soul.
At four o'clock the military stran.
ger handed Miss Shipper into an ele.
giant gig, and drove to the neighbor-
ing village;-where rumor soon pro.
claimed that this interesting pair were
united in the holy bands of matrimony.
For once the many tongues of fame
spoke truly--and when the happy Ma
jor returned with his blushing bride,
all could see THAT the embarrassment
of the lover was exchanged for the tri-
uinphant smile of the delighted BRIDE
groom. 1t is hardly necessary to add
that such was the salutary effect of
this pleasing event, that the "young
couple" found themselves restored to
perfect health--and on the following
morning they babe adieu to Saratoga
Springs.
This is very ungentecl AFFAIR."
said Mrs. Highlfyer. 4 never heard
the beat of it in my born daysl' said a
fat shopkceper's lady. sHow funny!'
cried one lady. 'How shockingp ex-
claimed another. 'Egad, that's keen
smart girl!' said one gentleman. She's
a ticker, warrant herr said second.
She's pirate, by thunder.' roared
Captain Halliard.
In the mean while the new married
pair were pursuing their journey by
easy stages towards the city of New
York. We all know show the blest
charms Of nature improve, when we
see them reflected and so on, and we
can readily imagine how happily the
days of Thalaba past by on this oc-
casion. Uninterrupted by cercmoni-
Gus visits. unrestrained by the presence
of third parties, surrounded by the
Establishments which give enchantment
TO the rural scene, it is not surprising
that our lovers should often digress
from the beaten road, and as often lin
ger at romantic spot, or secluded cot
tage.
Several days had now elapsed, and
neither party had made any disclosure
to the other upon the important subject
of finance. As they were drawing near
the end of their journey, the Major
thought it advisable to breach this deli.
cate matter to his bride. 1t was upon
fine SUMMER evening, as they sat by
Ia window, at an inn, enjoying the
beauties of an extensive landscape, that
this memorable conversation occurred.
They had been amusing themselves
I with that kind of small talk which new
married folks find SO vastly pleasant;
las how much they love another, and
how happy they intend to be, and what
a fine thing it is for two fond hearts to
be dissolved and melted down into one,
&c. Many examples of love and muir
der were related--the lady told of sew.
eral distressed SWANS who had incon.
! tinently hanged themselves for then
mfstresses, and the gentleman as Otter
asseverated that not one of these mar.
tyred lovers adored the object of hi
passion, with half the feryer which he
felt for his oDn, dear, s,oeet, darling
precious little Annei AT last, throwing
his arm over his wife's chair he sale
carelessly,
WHO has the management of you
property, my dear?'
| "For have, my darling,' replied she
| 4 shall have, when-l get it, said the
husband-I meant to inquire, in whose
possession it was at present.
1T is all in your own possession,
said the lady.
| do not trife with me, said the gen
tleman, patting her cheek-'you hav,
made me the happy master of you
Iperson, and it is time to give me tn,
disposal of your fortune
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