Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-06

OlherS the stranger rode up, oo"eo Win
ineffable grace, and blessed encounter
that with tho omnibus wheel!) his bow was
acknowledged by an inclination of her SUI
perb head, and smile that would make
man Of any soul, seek accidents even IN
the lannon's mouth He rode slowly
forward, and in a few seconds, the car
rage took the sams direction. There is
no differences to be drawn from this read
err! All the other carriages pass the same
route. 1t was the customary one. Atthe
melting Of twilight into night the throng
Of riders and drivers repassed. The la
dy's carriage-(it was a landau and the
top was thrown back came last of ALL
The cavalier was riding besides it: He
dismounted as it drew up before the door,
assisted her to the pare, and took his leave.
For several afternoons, excessively, the
gentcman's appearance, mounted on his
noble animal, was simultaneously with that
of the lady at her carriage.
One evening they were unusually late
on their return. Finally the landau drew
up before the door. 1t was too dark 10 see
faces, but | could have sworn, the equcs-
trian was not the stranger! No! he dis
mounted. opened the door Of the carriage,
and the gentleman and lady desccnded!-
The fooiman had rode his horse, whilc he
happy man occupied seat by the side of
the fair one! | watched the progress Of
this amour for several days, and still the
stranger had never entered the house.
One morning., however, about 10 O'Clock.
A. NJ, saw him loungng past, with that
ease and self-possession that characterized
him. He passed and re-passed the house
two or three times, and then rather hastily
ascending the steps of the portlco, pulled
at the bell. The next moment he was ad-
mtted, and disappeared out of sight. But
only for q moment, reader! an attic hath
its advantages! The blinds Of the draw
ing room were drawn, and impervious to
any glance from the street; but the leaves
were turned so as to let in the light of hea-
ven and my gaze! | could see through
the spaces, directly down into The room.
as distinctly as if there was no obstruc-
ton! This give as hint TO all concern
ed, who have revolving leaves to their We
netian blinds. Attic gentlemen are much
edited thereby. The next moment, he
was in the room, his hand upon his heart,
another and | saw him at her feet. Would
that had language to paint you the scene.
| then learned the 'art of love' | shall
have confidence, have SO good pattern;
when | 60 TO make my declaration; the
confession, the acceptance, all passed be-
meath me most edifying. Then came the
ldbrat seal, that made his bliss secure
BY his animating gestures, | could see he
was urging her 10 take some sudden step.
She at first appeared reluctant, bat gradu-
ally becoming more placablo yielded.
In ten minutes the landau was at the
door-they came out arm in arm, and en-
tered it. | could hear the order Of The
coachman, drive TO ST. George
know the church." "An elopement!"
thought |. "Having been at the break
ing cover, will be in at the DEATH" and
taking my hat and gloves, | descended, as
if carried policy Of insurance upon my
life in my pocket, the long flights of stairs
to tho street, bolted out Of the front door,
and followed the landau, which dscerned
Just turning into Park Crescent, Portland
Place. followed full fast on foot. | es-
chew omnibusses. They arc vulgar
When arrived at the church, the carriage
was before il, and the happy pair already
Joined together, were Just crossing tho trot
tojr to ro-enter it! The grinning footman
who had legally Witnessed the ceremony,
was following them.
The next day about noon. a capacious
family carriage rolled up to the door of the
mansion, followed by barouche with SER
wants and baggage. First descended an
elderly gentleman who cast his eyes over
the building to see if it stood where it did
when he left for Brighton. Then came one
after another, two beautiful girls; then a
handsome young man. How glad | am
that have got home again, exclaimed one
of the young ladies, running up the steps
to the door. Wonder where Jane is that
she does not meet us!'
The sylph rang the bell as she spoke. |
could see down through the blinds into the
drawing room. There raS a scene!
The gentleman was for going TO the door,
and the lady his bride, was striving TO pre-
vent him! You shan't-I wilI,-'I say
YOU shan't'-'I say will, were lnterchan-
| rcd as certainly between the parties, as if
| had heard the words. The gentleman, or
rather husband prevailed. lsaw him leave
the room, and the next moment open the
street door. The young ladies started back
! at the presence of the new footman. The
| old gentleman was rrsv at the door, enQui-
red as he saw him, Who in the DEVILS
name are you sjrF
q have the honor to be your son-in-lawr
'Thc devil you have And who may you
| have the honor to beP
| The Court L-yn with a bow Of
| inefable condecension.
You arc an imposer, SIR