Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-06-25

cliff. He followed what appeared to be
The direction of her eyes, and saw the
younger, half way up, reclining upon her
side. Something appeared to be amiss.
tie qulckened his pace and joining the
former, learned, from her, that her daugh-
ter, attempting to reach the top of the cliff,
had incautiously turned, and, unaccustom-
ed 10 look from height was prevented by
terror from proceeding or descending !;
that, from the same cause, she had slipped
down several feet; and that she, herself,
burst not attempt to 60 to her assistance.
81. Aubyn had heard enough; he bounded
up the steep. As he approached the fair
one, modesty half overcame terror, and
she made slight effort TO repair the disor-
der into which her dress had been thrown
by the accident. St. Aubyn assisted TO
conplete what she had effected bat imper-
fectly he encouraged her, raised her, and
propping her fair form with his own, led
her, step by step, down 10 the beach again.
Nor, when she was in perfect safety, did
he withdraw his assistance,--nor did she
decline it; tho as apprehension subsidized,
confusion rose, colouring her pale cheek to
crimson, at the recollection of the plight
in which she had been found. Her ankle
was slightly sprained, she said, having
turned under her, when she slipped. What
was this, if not warrant for the proffer of
an arml At all events, st. Aubyn constru-
ed it as such, and escorted the fair stran.
ger, leaning upon him, back 10 her lodg-
ings. From that moment, close in.ima-
cy commenced. They were constantly
together sometimes accompanied by the
mother,-more frequently, and at last
wholly alone. Communing in solitude,
between the sexes and in the midst of TO-
mantle scenery, where there is no impedi-
ment, no distaste on either side, is almost
sure to awaken and to foster love. St.
Aubyn loved. The looks, the actions, all
but the tongue of Amelia assured him that
his passion was returned. Her health had
improved rapidly; the autumn was far ad-
vanced, and the evenings and nights were
growing chill. The mother and daughter
now talked of returning to town; a day
was fixed for their departure and, on the
eve of that day, St. Aubyn threw himself
at the feet of the lovely girl, and implored
her to bless him with her hand. Yet,
though she did not deny that he had inter-
ested ner--though her eyes and her cheek
attested itz-though the hand which was
locked in his, locked his as well-though
she suffered him to draw her towards him,
| by the tenure of her graceful walst-still
was her reply, 81 will not marry yet
st. Aubyn did not require TO ask if his
visits would be permitted in town-he was
invited TO renew them there. An excur-
sion to Paris, however, on q matter of pres
sing necessity, respecting the affairs Of a
friend, prevented his return for month.
AT the expiration Of that time, he found
himself in London; and with throbbing
heart, repaired to the habitation of his mis-
tress, on the very evening of his arrival
The house was lighted ,up;-there was a
ball. He was arcely dressed for par
ty; yet he could not overcome his impa-
tience TO behold again the heroine Of the
little fishing hamlet. He rang, at the same
moment when q knot Of other visitors
came to the door and entering along with
them, was ushered into ballroom, the
footman hdrriedly.announcing the names
of the several parties. The dance was
proceeding. 1t was the whirling waltz
The dance of contact, else
Forbid abandoning to the free hand
The sacred waist; while face to face-thai
breath
Doth kiss with brea.h,a and eye embraceth eye,--
Your tranced coil relaxing, strengthening
round
And round, in wavy measure, you entwine
Circle with circIe-till the swimming brain
And painting heart, in swoony lapse, give DER!
1t was the waltz, and the couple consis.
ted of man of the town and-Amelia!
, The party who had entered with St. Au.
} byn, Immediately took seats but he stood
] transfxed 10 The spot where his eyes frs
: caught the form of his mistress, in the col
{ of another. She saw not him. Witt
e laughing eyes, and cheeks flushed will
S exertion, she continued the measure of Ii
q cence, her spirits mounting, rs the music
I. quickened, until she seemed to float round
c her partner, who freely awaited himself o
: the favorable movement of the step, Il
draw her towards him, in momentary pres
: sure. They, at length, sat down amids
the applauses of the company. st. Al
d byn writhed! He retired to quarter Q
: the room where he thought he should es
cape observation, and threw himself into
n chair.
ei Who think you, now, is the happy man.
It said one of the group of gentlemen VIII
,, stood within few PAGES of him.
e 'Why, who, if not Singleton!' reptile
k another; 'he has waltzed himself into he
S heart. This is the twentieth time hoy
l. seen her dance with him.
), 'Oh! another will waltz him out of he
II hearts, interposed a third she is an incol
at rigible coquette, from first to last
l. Here the party separated. St. Aubyl
,, scarcely knowing what he did. after sittin
at distracted for few minutes, rose, an
lc passed out of the ballroom.
He descended the staircase, with the il
T. tention of quitting the house; but the SUI
e per-room had been just thrown open; an
le the. press carried him in. Nor was he q
I'll lowed to stop until he had reached Il
S, head of the table. Every seat but tw
70 close 10 where he stood, was occupied
le by your leave sir said voice behlr
st HIM. He stepped back; and the waltz
ht led his mistress to one of them, and plact
Of himself beside her. st, Aubyn won
he have retreated-but could not without i
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