Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-25

particularly so-she was robed in white muslin dress,
and wore delicate pink satin bonnet Upon her arri'
val Flushing she wore her hair handsomely wreath
| ed with flowers
Ullo, can't you give us light !" said young gen.
temen as he groped with his lady round labyrinth Of
wharf, piled with fuel wood, scarcely to leave
passage Ifecho answered at all, it have
ed No for no light
Why you can't expect every thing" said the lady
on his
II don't every thing" he replied Il only
light"
I'm inclined think" thought I, that this viii
be mere hop. | was mistaken. The ladies Of
Flushing, that is Of Them made quite imposing
appearance, and the gentlemen of the place
white kid gloves, which formed with
of the gloveless and queerly goved hands.
had not been in the ball room long before gentle
man advanced, and said,
Are you engaged there is lady wishes to dance
with you!"
Surprised as l was at the message ofcourse begged
to be conducted Immediately to the lady.
She was pretty and agreeable. My establishment at
this strange incident had not subsidized before another
gentleman advanced inform me that another lady
wished dance with me- and at the expiration Of that
dance, 10! another. Now, good dancer. caring
more for than display, and felt that there
where almost all the gentlemen cutting away be
fore their delighted ladies' if their exisences Deepen
ded ufon the number of passes each could make, /
must have been thought ntolerable
What can be the meaning Of this, thought I. | went
into another room in mirror, whether my voyage
had improved my complexion No it had, on the con-
trary, made even ashamed Of it; entered the ball
room; again the soft command in the shape Of
request.
There is some mystifcation here said I to myself
however, it is lucky one, for it gives introduce
ton all the pretty girls in the rsom I'll make the
most Of it. Accordingly, I made my best bow to
beauty of girl who had invited me to trip it
She dressed in black her complexion was exceed
ingy rch and her color creamed through beautifully
her eyes full lustrous, and expressive she
something of quiz; all pretty satrists,
Her name was Eliza.
IL am much disappointed tonight" said she.
How so 7" said l. for her face was all smes-the
very personfcation of enjoyment.
Il expected Mr.. Bennett here" said she.
Mr.. Bennett Of the Herald 7"
Eyes, should have but in the hopes Of see
ing him here" You what favorite you are with
the ladies. Well, the conversation continued about
you and your charming Herald throughout the cotil
lion.
AT the close Mr.. -, fashionable music publisher
Of Broadway, advanced, laughing heartily
what do you think :" said he.
Il think 1 am mystifed," replied l.
- think you lon,' said he
Il think am replied.
" DO you know who You are |" said he.
Myself, presume"
Nothing of the kind, you are. rather you are Ia
ken for, the reporter of the Herald"
THAT may possibly account for all the invitations I
have had from the ladies to dance" said /.
To be sure it does" said my friend
The reporter Of the Herald must be a lucky fell
low said l. and am lucky fellow to be taken for
him. Do undeceive the girls"
II for this have you my thanks passed
a most pleasant evening in the smiles Of beaming faces
dimpled mouths, and laughter-loving eyes, and all
through you. fyou had been there, you wonld have
been lion indeed.
We had thunder storm but il did affect dan
cling, and at length the hour came for departure. The
pretty Eliza your fair friend and my fair acquaintance
entered carriage with Of her friends, and was
driven town. returned the steamboat regretting
her absence. The pleasure not over.
number Of the ladies' and gentlemen retired to the
cabin, where W, southern gentleman, proposed
put up old maids and young maids widows and bach
el0rs AZ auctlSn re oIriclaten as duct1Oneer.
A widow knocked down for FIVE hundred dol.
lars; Miss s. bought at twenty only-the wild
ows always have the best Of it, The auctioneer then
proposed TO sell old maid who viii bid for an
old maid r. No answer. AT length three cents were
offered No advance Finally the auctioneer pat him.
self up 1t was unnecessary TO speak Of himself he
stood before the ladies with all his mperectons his
head.
What will you bid for me, ladies 7"
Twenty dollars" said pretty little black eyed
girl.
Il am sure that is than worth, said the |
auctioneer SO shall knock myself down you at
once"
In this agreeable entertainment time passed rapidly.
The steamboat landed the foot ofChambers street.
and retired rest dream Of balls beauties, and
your interesting Eliza L.
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