Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-18

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les brow. Another one trying to unloose her
girdle while the other gentlemen stood wondering at
the circumstance half frightened out Of their wits. In
few minutes Mrs. Doctor Wckle recovered and was
carried to her room.
On comparing notes, the gentlemen were at loss
to find out what had caused such sudden revulson
of feelings in Mrs. Wicke. The mention of Col.
BIS name was evidently matter of offence, but
this they could not explain The party broke up,
however, with strong suspicious that all was not
right with Mrs DR.. Wlckc. 1t was reserved for the
amable Mr. Martin to unrave the secret.
Mr. Martin forgot the circumstances, and was We
ry urgent in his attentions Grisette. Grisette
evidently pleased and talked of nobody but Mr. Mar
tin. She sang for him, she played the harp, and
would dance with nobody else except Mr. Martini
Indeed all eyes looked up.n the couple engaged.
They walked out and gazed at the moon, and talked
about Italy, Sappho and Leander. One evening it
was settled that they should take Sunday morn
ings walk with reference to a conversation upon serl
Gus matters. 1t Thursday evening that this bar
gain was made and that very evening the whole ia =
miy went to the opera.
Between the acts, Mr. Martin CALAMITY walked in
to the box of Mrs. DR.. Wickle. There was Miss Girl
settle more beautiful than ever. Mr.. Martin talked
Spanish and was in high spirits. How could he be
otherwise when the girl of his heart looked charm
ing and SO interesting When the opera was finished
Mr. Martin of course offered his arm Miss Grlsette.
Ii had been raining all the day, and all the evening
till within few minutes of the theatres being out
Mrs. Doctor Wickles carriage was at the door. 1t
just held four. What misfortune! Mr.. Martin saw
the ladies all snugy fixed and the door shut; he as
sured Miss Grsette that he would be at the hotel as
soon the carriage would, and disappeared. As the
carriage was moving off slowly, it being very muddy
Mr.. Martini unseen, and without the nowedge of even
the driver leaped up behind and occupied the place
of the tiger Why he bethought himself of 50 lucky
step, he never could explain satisfactorily to him
self When men are in love, however, they will do
any thing-jump from Leucadia's frownlng steep, or
leap up on footmans stand and become a tiger!
Slowly went the carriage to the hotel about mile
distant. Conversation grew loud between the occu-
pants of the carnage.
snow girls" said Mrs. Dr. Wicke, "you have
fine chance. Now is your time"
"Grisette, ma" said one Of the sisters, lis lucky.
Mr.. Martin is a handsome looking fellow. As to
Mr.. Speck, would not give fig for him."
Don't talk in that way, my dear, replied her mo-
ther-"take any one that offers you know your
birth"
"Grisette do you think Mr.. Martin does not sus-
pect?' asked one of the sisters.
Mr.. Martin became very fidgetty indeed. His face
burned.
"Not he," said Grisee; thus far have him fast
in my tolls; he has wealth, is well made, and of
high family. Let me get the knot tied, and then
don't care how soon he knows am the daughter
of A-B-.
"My daughter hush! Never utter the name of
Jour father You do not know who may chance 10
lear you. See how near was to exposure the other
Mr.. Martin and Mr. Speck.
Eyes ma and it was very silly of you, too" ad
ded Griseite "Why should you affect such non
?"
Grisette it is no afiectation. Were you mother
with three daughters you would appreciate my feel
ings'
"Pshaw, ma, am surprised al you. l would soon
or be the daughter of A B, than any man in
America; and were it not dsreputable in society, OF
were married, would boast of my lineage. 1t is
no common one, thank heaven"
"Oh, sister, you talk idly. wish had never been
born" said one Of the sisters.
"Wcll, wish you may-do as you ma y-my
troubles are nearly over On Sunday shall
arrange all with Mr.. Martin, and be assured shall
not procrastInate things"
"That's right, my daughter" said Mrs. DIR. Wickle.
"Catch him while you may"
Poor Martin was chained 10 the spot. His heart
beat f.arfully; he dare not move for fear Of being
discovered he knew not what to do.
"Oh, how will make the meHey fly when I'm
married. Poor fellow pity Martin. He is good
natured soul all simplicity and honor. Ii is sin to
deceive but can't help il; the big fishes were made
10 devour the little ones father used TO say. II he
don't like me when I'm married, why, he can take
one side Of the house, and will take the other, for
will be Of my rights AID power according to the
laws Of the state"
just nj that moment the carriage was crossing
gutter with ut least tive feet water in it. Poor Mar
TN was so astounded the co ldhearted and fcndsh
principles Of Grsette, that with spring he leaped
from his place, and plunged-into the pool beneath
him. The splash that he made, and his involuntary
groans, were unhcard either by the driver or the la
dies, ewing, il is supposed TO the noise made by the
horses and carnage in the water. After much ado,
poor Martin got up wet through, and bosmeared with
mud and gained the pare. The carriage went on.
envy Godp' said Martin to HIMSELF as he CROPPED
his way homeward in the dark. What have
heard y, and he was sen, the rest Of the way home
He told his sister the circumstances.
"Thank your stars" said she, that you have es-
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