The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-22
MISCELLANEOUS.

other morning, a lady left home to make
some purchases, pay.some yis''s' OF lrahs'
dc, some other femenine business no mat
te- whai. As she was walking along one
of our best streets, which happened to be
nearly empty at the time, she was sudden
" accos,ed by getIeman, perfect stran'
FER to her. He was short and stout, with
a bushy head of hair, white gloves, and
all the other outward evidence of gentility.
He addressed her very fa,niliarly, and ex-
pressed his pleasure a. having met her.
81 believe have not the honor of your
acquaintance, sir" said the lady; taily, for
his familiarity was rather Of the imPertl'
neut order.
swell, never mind about that. it is never
too late to form an agreeable acquaintance.
A1e you going up this way!Ill 90 along;
or, here, take my arm"
"Ireally must decline the honor. sir, and
request you, il you are gentleman to
leave me at once.
"Bah how pretty you look when you
are angryp aud the vulgar fellow was pre-.
pairing to put his arm round her waist,
when the lady was over;joyed at seeing a
tall we'll, dressed, gentlemanly man turn
the corner, and advance rapidly towards
them. Her exclamations brought him to
her side al once. and his presence seemed
to cool down, in "a wonderful degree the
ardor of the first conner.
What is the matter madam!" he asked
"has anything happened? Can be of SER
vice to you in any way'' =,
"Sir, | have been grossly insulted by
this person."
"You scoundrel!' Shaking his stick
at the short fellow, who sneaked away
"ifit was not for making scene in the
open. street, I would cudgel you to death.
(To the lady.) The -vagabond who pre-
sumed to insult you is gone, madam; you
need not fear now
~ am under the creates! obllga-
tions--"
"Oh, don't mention it, I beg you. Will
YOU allow me to escort you, TO prevent the
repetition Of any such INSULT" e
I should be sorry to trouble you, bui
really have been so much agitaled by
what has happened, and my nerves are
quite unstrmng, and must 60 home-if ii
is not taxing your polteness too much
that fellow may return"
"Don't be afraid, I will take care OF
him."
The lady accepted the gen!leman's prof.
fered arm very thankfully, and retraced he
steps home. On the way they talked
about balls and concerts, the weather, the
opera, the news of the day, aud other
nothings which make up fashionable con-
versaliOn. To judge from the gentle
mans manners and discourse, as well as
Fl ON his frock, cane and yellow gloves, he
was altogether comme IL faut.-When
they reached the lady's door, he bowed
aud was taking his leave.
81 really feel much indebted, sir" said
she, 6 for your very timely interference
F.. "Don't say any thing more, beg Of
yor." ;,
Very much indebted, indeed. and if-tf
Ieould acknowledge your services in any
way"
"why, if you please, you may give
two shilIings."
"Two--!" The lady was thunder
struck; but she really felt grateful 10 her
preserver from insult, and without saying
a word, pulled out her purse and handed
him the money. He took it and walked
away. At the corner our short friead OF
the cloak and white gloves met him.
aWell," asked he, "how much did you
get!"
1.-Two shillings," replied he Of the cane
and yellow gloves.
"That will do; let's 60 and get some
breakfast."--N. Y. Mirror.
The WORLDS END.-During the last
two or three centuries, upwards Of tiT-
teen fixed stars have disappeared. One Of
them situated in the Northern Hemisphere,
presented peculiar brilliancy, and was so
bright as to be seen by the naked eye at
midday. 1t seemed 20 lie on fire, appear
ing first Of dazzling white then of red