The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1836-03-02

coherant words such as lar spit, false, SCANDAL an
gel, &c. &c. enjoyed the scene until his fist, i
describing circle, unfortunately came IN contae
with the bed post lie awoke wild and bewildered
by means of rubbing his eyes and pulling bis haiI
his consciousness returned, and he again cotnpose
himself as well as his bruised hand would allow
lSubdung nv rsibe faculties, for fear that he woul
discover that spectator to his quixotic battle
| again slept.
Tom was up and gone when awoke. This wa
a singular DEPRESSION from his usual practice. Ear
lIy rising was a charge that could not be made a
gainst him. He was an intimate friend of mornin
maps, and there was no danger that he would prov
Ifathless No it had cost him too many lectures
This morning he had not waited for the breakfast
bell. Soon, however, he appeared, and though will
a woud-be smile. it was questionable, Judging from
his looks whether pain or pleasure predomlnated
II is true his muscles excited, rather disor
ted but it was force grin. His usual laugh was
loud and hearty; but this was cross grained, one
sided, ptful smile. His arm in a sling, ant
manifested much surprise, l asked him what haf
happened. oh said he, Il caught the toe Of my
slipper in the stair carpet and in falling spraint my
wrist. The air was so fine could not sleep, and il
going down stairs the accident happened didn
know, said l., that pure air prevented Sleep The
morning was SO delightful could not bear to waste
in bed' Il understand you,' said I, am glad yol
have become so economical He did not seem in.
| cned to pursue the subject.
The last Doat-bell was ringing, preparatory to 6
start-the steam was blowing off, with its deafen
| ing noise-baggage was tumblng here and there
all aboard roared the captain, and the plank wal
drawn in. There she comes = said Tom, relieved
from his fears and impatience A fine girl passee
to the cabin, leaning the arm of an elderly gen.
tlaman. Tom tipped his beaver with his well hand
It was returned by graceful friendly bow. Whe
is that gentlemen enquired He is her father,
said Tom, real kind, indulgent, doating old man
worsbips his daughter, likes me, and-Bob, said he
with a knowing wink, he is rich; one hundred
thousand in bond and mortgages-his wife dead
and this an only child. How unfortunate for you
Bob, that you always fall in love with poor girls.
Yes said l, you may consider it misfortune
but observation has taught me two thngs-never to
marry a rich girl, for fear of being constantly re-
minded of the manner l had acquired my fortune
neither to wed widow-except her husband was
hung, else she would be affectionatey entertaining
me with "reminiscences Of her dear first husband
After the boat was off Tom proposed to give me
an introduction. l told him would defer the hon
or until after dinner. Very well,' said he, will
propose promenade and you must criticise hel
form and manners | promised to he honest, ano
give him my candid opinion-He left and soon ap-
peared with the lady on his arm. She was, indeed
beautiful and evidently pleased with Toms atten-
tons. When he related the sad affair of his wrist
she manifested the deepest sohcitude and sympathy
l turned and INDUCED in hearty lauglf-Tom was
proud and happy.
Now, Bob said ne, in his wild manner, afeI
having seated her by her father-'is she not love-
ly woman Such n peachDow cheek such a
omplexion, a rose in cream-eyes like the gazelle
voice. no hand organ tones, but smooth and sweet
so unassulning SO modest-and then, (asSumine
serious air) she is rich which although it makes
no difference in my feelings, is still very happy
] not u fortunate man 7
While Tom was thus eloquenty discourslng, the
dinner bell rang. We sat in full view of father and
daughter. The dinner, like all Steamboat dinners
was a Heterogeneous mass of flesh and fowl hard
cold potatoes, soft radcid butter, raw onions peeled
and arranged tumbers, plates greasy, and knives
and forks black and rusty. Tom,' said l, Why
not take seat by her side I! Oh said he, !
can't bear to see lady cat-prety lips were made
for only one purpose
Tom sat in silence, now and then venturing
glance at his duIcnia. The first course was removed
- WAITER says Tom, bring me bottle of wine.
Now, Bob, if you had an introduction, yos nigh
drink glass with her.
Tom looked alternately towards the bar for the
appearance Of the wine, and towards the lady
crumbed his bread, twisted the cloth, aud exhibited
all signs of pleasure and impatience.
Suddenly his eye, for an instant, was rivcted. He
turned deadly pale-a tremor took possession of him
he barely articulacd, Bob I'm SICK and reeline
towards the stairs met the waiter. Take back thai
wine,' said he and help me OH deck The waiter
obeyed. rose to follow him, and turned to see il
the lady had noticed his sudden illness. She sat
bold, upright, leaning her head on her hand, COM
posedy discussing onion, with its waving top
protruding from those ruby lips, gently touching her
peach-blow cheeks, and gracefully entwiniug its
long tapered stalks in her flowing rnglcts. We were
just coming to, at an intermediate port. Ton,
hurried his baggage ashore and promising to meet
me the next evening, he landed without even ex-
changing parting word with his lovely angel.
Annhlation could not have been more efiectual
in eradicating her image from bis heart, than was
that plump and savory onion.