Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-22

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and catching word or look from so celebrated
belle. MARY Ann, however, did not appear
TO epioy the group that surrounded her. She
was shooinc her dark blue eyes easily and neg
ligenty towards the entrance. as every new lace
came forward, to see all the party. The music
struck up, and rallying her attention. she imme-
d,ately slept off on dos-a dos. with that ele-
gance and grace for which she was so particular
ly remarkable At the cluse. as she stood up
beside her partner, throwing beautliui auburn
ringiet back upon her white round geek, her eye
caught, with sudden emotion. quiet. genteel-
looking person, at the other end of the room. -
II was MIR. Collingwood. She Immediately dropt
her eyes to the floor, and looked very narrowly
at her left foot, she moved it on the toe back
wards and forwards, as it were Tor want of housht
or to divert her thoughts. In lew seconds she
looked up in the same direction. Mr.. Coliing'
wood still stood in the same position. watching
every motion she made, and every look she cast
around her, She b,ushed-felt embarrassed
and went altogether wrong in the coliiion.
What in the world are you thinking of!'
asked Louisa.
"Isoarceiy know mvself.' said Mary Ann.
In few seconds the cotIion was brought 10
close, aud Mary AIMS partner escorted her to
seat. Mr.. Collingwood approached through the
crowd. and stood before her.
s.. How is Miss - asked Mr.. ColliDswood,
with suppressed emotion. Mary Ann muttered
out a sew words IN reply. She a,~rs her glove.
Mr.. CoIingwood picked itup
.This is not the first time you have lost a
{ glove" said he with a smile.
She received it, and cast upon him look of
r inconceiyable sweetness.
:. Do YOU dance again,-Miss- f'
, g believe mott an going home"
Going home!'' said he, why the amuse-
, ment> are scarcely begun"
I, They are ended with me, - said she, Tor
;, the night | wish my servant would fetch my
cloak and bonnet"
"Oh, you can't be going home already"
{" Indeed am," said she.
"Weli," sad he, with smile, 81 know your
j. positive temper of old Allow the to get your
cloak for you?'' "Certainly."
/ Mr.. Ceiling GOD .'tt the room. Louisa and
, several other female friends gathered round her,
persuading her on all sides not to Leave the par
, tv ere il was begun. She would not rei'aln.-
, Mr. CuIingwnod appeared at the door. In the
hall, for II was the fashion then and there to 90
50, Mr.. Colingw ood took her bonnet and put it
on.
"AllOw me,'' said he, " TO tie the strings!"
: She nodded assent. and while he was tying the
ribbon under her neck, he could not help touch
| ing her soft check He was in ecstasy; she was
que, and resigned He took the cioak--he IN.
, folded THE stood in front of her-their eyes
mrt-both blush.d-he pulled the cloak around
her shoulders-he folded it around and around
her bosom-he trembled like eaf-she trem-
bled a!so-he pressed her warmly to his heart.
whispering in h.r ear: "Ob. Mary Ann. il |
may hopel yet indulge hopper" For moment
they were laf, alone Her head sunk upon his
braast-she could not speak-but her heart was
like to burst will I-dare l-expect to be
yet happy" Their warm cheeks met-their
lips realized it in one long. long re>pira'ion.-
, The, tore away from each other without another
word, every thing was perfectly understood be.
tween them.
At this moment Mrs. Jameson. the good lady
Of the mansion, approached, and insisted that
Mary Ann should not 60 so early. 1T is really
i shameful, my DEAR" said she, g. tn think OF
, leaving us at this hour. When 90 to Richmond.
do leave YOU thus abruptly? Why, Mr. Col
, inswood, cant you prevail upon her to stay
while Ionger.'
He shouk his head. "All my rhetoric has
, been exhausted" said he. 'sand it has proved
unavaling" Mary Ann looked at him very
archly.
"Wel, now" continued the ladv, II insist
upon your staving;'' and she forthwith proceed
ed to take off her bonnet, unite her cloak, and
send the servant with them INTO the side apart.
ment. Mary Ann was unresisting. She was
, again led into the room. Colingu God danced
with her all the evening. lie escorted her home
in the beautiful moonlight, aud every now and
then he pressed the cloak around her. with which
she appeared not bv any means to find fault.
In about manlh. Mary Ann became Mrs.
Colliuguood, and Immediately, as the pars"n
bad fin,sied the prea bu, ness of evening, Lou
lisa, who was one Of her maids whispered in her
ear. 'l~o wards Of jaconet, or husband She
smiled aud passed her arm round Louisa's waist.
:. Both. my love both nv love. Jaconet and
husband. a husband and jaconet.
Nis,rict II 4 otumbiN,