Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-01-30


rabies, by the guardian genius who never yet de-
serted me upon an emergency, will teach this
naughty and cruel tyrant what 1t Is 70 maiuea'
my sex. A parcel Of illiterate country ounces
have been swelling her triumphs with list oil
unmeaning and dishonorable captiSes, and hence
| her fame. Doubtless she is some little. smoouh'
| faced doll, some pert forward miss, iuii OF aHs,
ard smelling Of boarding school and bread anu
better. Proud Of bright complexion and q "t,
tie mo ey. spoiled by iattery and the. want OF
competition, a creature that would be eo''pSeu'
burnt up in the blaze OF city sotree AS am
a man | will attack her. L will revenge the
wrongs Of her victims, will teach her lesson.
My arm, more lucky than the rest, shall reacn
her heart, and free the world from bondage.
gave the finishing brush to my whiskers. l
laid stray curl an inch aside from my high white
fore head, turned the tip Of my collar inward,
about half the breadth of hair. The board mirror
reflected nv person My eyes are large and
dark. thong ht them just then particularly
brilliant
Rural bellies should not be too saucy," muir
INJURED |, as | rang the bell at my friends seat.
A few moments more found me sitting by the
side of sweet, modest girl, to whom, IN the
confusion of a crowd. much more numerous and
dazzling than had expected. some one had III
troduced me in SO hurried manner as 10 leave
each one ignorant of the others name. | looked
at her-she was a Venus, danced with her
she was sylph. heard her sing-she was an
angel absolutely forgot Caroline B. The
village cuquette had passed utterly from my
mind, in the scducins loveliness-the SIMPLE,
modest grace-he exquisite air OF elegance and
propriety, which my charming acquaintance ex'
hibi,ed At length remembered. took my
/; gaze from her countenance, add looked around
for the object Of my former curiosity. su-
perbly dressed girl vas dancing near us; all fea'
Tiers, founces. Understandings ustling-laush.
ing aloud-with headdress like tower. She
smiled on this gentle man-she whispered to that
she suffered third to hold her hand, and a
fourth to tie her shoe.
EYES," said |, to myself, "Mis is Caroline
{ B. This is the terror Of our country swains -
, All, what mistaken ideas of beauty. All, what
coarse taste They have never seen painting
$ and statuary. They have never read poetry
, They are ignorant Of true beauty"
, | Withdrew my gael rested my ewes again
on the face of nv charming friend. Her dress
, was simple white-beautifuI. unspotted. snowy
white. No decorations-no tin,el-no gaudy
vulgar solicitations for the crowds attenlion;but
, rather studied reserve. a classic simplicity. a
natural grace refinement of soul, had taug ht her
) those true elements Of beaut' which painters
$ spend their lives in learning. Her rich hair was
parted with severe absence OF ornament, on
head (by far the most chastely beautiful in the
room he rmodest eyes beamedwith tender feeling
; which made the heart trembie; & the subdued and
Thoughtful expression visible in her countenance,
resembled the melancholy smile of an autumnal
morning, which falls upon the still earth through
a silver mist, at once as pleasing as happiness.
and as sad as sorraw. A creature so beautiful
never saw before. From that moment |. too. be-
y lieved in broken hearts. Here was Shakespeare
s Juliet, but where the Romeo!
The thought made me turn in my Chair as II !
: had tro,lden adler.
s A moment after we were called to the dance.
e "Dance with me-" said.
n 81 have refused three already" she replied.
: 81 said was engaged.
Our ewes met. II love ever flashed in glance
b. had kinded in the bosom Of this angelic crea-
! ture a flame like tina, which was every moment
j burning more ardently in mine
4 Our ewes met again. Wonderful. wonderful
orbs. to be the source Of such delight-to be the
4 windows through which so much heavenly bliss
=. can be poured in upon the soul.
took her hand as il laid upon her knee. II
was small, and white. and soft-hke nothing else
in nature. Not to press it slightly impos
,ible as for the thirsty pilgrim not to drink. -
The pressure was retur ned. hsod Of rapture
rolled along my nerves. Surely some heavenly
power led my steps over enchanted ground. -
Every look was language. Every motion delight
every touch eloquence- hapPinrss-Iovr.
"Ynu will not refuse me!'' | drew her gen
tlv as Zephyr kisses the half opened flowers, and
even as they, with bashful reluctance, unfold
their leaves, and blush to meet the light, so this
radiant creature yielded to my impulse. and |
led her through dance that seemed dream,
only it was too delicious The opportunity was
: not neglected, whispered in her ear. grew
bold and saucy. and her fine eyes flashed up to
!, mine with perfect satisfaction, which told me
my conquest was complete.
The dance was over-an engagement with a
, friend hurried me away.
IL will see you tomorrow" whispered, and
babe her adieu.
strobe along the floor like an emperor, and
in the height and glow Of my triumph, encoun-
tered the gentleman who had given me 50 fam.
ing an account of the village coquette.
-" W ell, my boy" exclaimed; IS have hi