The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-02-17

leighteenth,-a'so, son, Henry, whn was
at that time, absent on a Gu ;e in ths
capacity of mdshipmau IN sAIafe-tt-S
Navy.
As before observed, Gordon had great
penchant for female society; SO he deter.
mined to form acquaintance among the
aides of - town without delay; in
deed, this was almost his only resort frr
pleasure, as the place afforded no public
amusements. The many questions belag
made and answered, and the usual pre-
liminaries, incident to the meeting of re-
'ations, being passed, he proposed pro-
,nenade in the piazza to Juliet, who, as we
shall see, is his favorite cousin. Without
any unnecessary preamble, he forthwith
broached the fair topic, which was dis
cussed in the following colloquy:
"My pleasure for this evening, Juliet,
shall be derived entirely from your own
very agreeable society. My time to-mor-
row will be occupied in writing to mother,
sister, few of my friends at home, and
also my nobIe-hea;ted college chum, Char
lie Wilton. In the evening, what beauty
shall we visitl will leave that to your
excellent TASTE"
Coniecturing the susceptibility of her
cousin from the nature of his query, Juliet
replied, without hesitation
"If you consult my taste in this, it at
once decides on my lovely friend. Augusta
Stanhope. In pronouncing her the most
girl that - town contains, ]
might suppose my judgment warped by
my affection. was not her sup ;riority uni
versally acknowledged. So charming a
girl is rarely to be seen, and though your
may be highly excited by
what have said, yet ! do not think she
will fall short of them when you visit her."
aWeIl, julie, as your taste has been con.
suited, of course its decisions must be fol-
lowed. But your description of your
friend is very general, and with your con.
sent, would draw on you for some par
ticu!ars."
cousin" rej,ined Juliet, Though am
unable to pass merited eulogy on the
charms of Augusta, vet, since y"u request
t, will say what | can. She is perhaps
a little ab,ve the medium height. A scnlp-
tor never chiseled more regular features,
or a more symmetrical form; sweater
expression never played onthe poets IDEA
creations; a countenance ever lit up with
those cheerful smiles which speak an m
ternal peace of mind, known only to those
who have such am;ablity as she possesses;
an eye in which tha frolic g re may be
seen, and still bright with the beans Of
intellect; soft hair, which. though it cam
not bring the ravens wing to shame" yet
rolls IN such luxur!aut ringlets, that con-
trasted with the fair white neck they par
italy cover, give her such beauty as you
may better imagine than can describe;
and then that
Juliet" interrupted G~r;lon, with all
difference to your vivid description, must
check your romantic flight, for | fear your
zeal will carry you to extremes, winch
should always be avoided. 1t IS the ma
ture of the human mind to transgress the
proper bounds in admiration Of hose
whom we love-"
Il must acknowledge the correctn 'ss OF
your remark, COUSIN, and | may. perhaps,
have raised your antlcipations too high,
but unless our tastes arc very uncongcnial,
you will think her charms scarcely capa-
Bile of exaggeration."
Their conversation was here lnters
rdpted by the appearance of Caroline,
WHO came to Join them in the promenade;
The epistoary Iabors Of the day and
early tea being finished, Gosd'n and his
fair COUSINS set out on their intended visit
They had proceeded but little way,
when the lovely Augusta was seen walk
ing towards them. A push from Juliet
prevented Caroline from calling aloud to
her, as was hcrhabit. Edward, who was
much struck with her beau y and graceful
movements, remarked to Juliet: Il do not
think Miss Stanhope can surpass that lady
see; and, no doubt, if she were your dear
friend, your opinion Of her would be quite
as exalted"
The beauty of Augusta broke more
forcibly upon Gordon as she advanced to-
wards them. Can any one be Inole