The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-21

ldsIlolOuS Ups his features were remarkably
handsome, and wore an expression which prov
ed the bumps of mirth conspicuous on his well
developed forehead by no means misplaced, and
which could net fail to be attractive to a dam
sci as v1vacloas as the one engaged in the scru-
tiny.
The conversation of the visieer was so fascina-
ting that Clara's visibility soon yielded to it. and
before an hour, she caught herself wishing
from the bottom of her heart that there should
have been cause so just to give it rise sSPoor
man; how much he is to be pitiedp' she said to
herself, "with conceptions and sensibilties such
as ne must have, to talk as he does, how we'll
he must be aware &c the righteousness of his
name and how keenly he must feel it!n and
when he had taken leave for the night, her
compassion weuld not allow her to finish the
jest she had thoughtit necessary to attempt at
his expense.
The gentleman called again the next morn
ing, and Clara was yet more pleased with him
by day light than she had been the evening be-
Iore and by means dissatisfied when her bro
ther told her that he had invited his friend to
pass few days in the family. F'He is a very
interesting man." said she, and she fell INTO
deep study. A ray of hope shot across her mind
Perhaps his Srst narae might be more agreeable
| She questioned Edward accordingly.
'fName againm returned he, raising his fin
| ger.
seI ana sure have an excuse for it now" re-
! piled Clara, almost seriously.
seWell, here is his card"
| Clara snatched it early; JOHN M DEMl-
JoHNj' ''iorgive me, Edward, but, -, really,
-, can't help-laughing it is such very
absurd name You must confess that yourself~
Edward and Gertrude both smiled
/ MIR. D., for so Clara arranged his name
In her reveries, soon became domesIicated anong
them. Edward, a competent Judge in matters of
that kind, held his talents and attachments ia
high estimation. Gertrude believed him to be
as superior in character intellect, and Clara
herself thought him the most polished gentleman
she had ever seen. He accompanied hen music
to her utmost satisfaction, read exquIsitely, was
an admirable horseman,-in short he possessed
innumerable attractions, and, with these In view,
the cons ,quence may be guessed.
Mr.. O-'s visit lad been heightened to bet
ter than month, when, oae morning when he had
been idly screwing the keys of Clara's guitar for
some minutes, whilst she sat working pelr him,
he stopped suddenly, and announced his inten-
lion Of making his departure the next day
Clara started, and endeavored to raise her
ewes to his face, t they would not obey her. and
thei, as Intellectually she attempted to speak.
The gentleman arose, struck the guitar against
the table till the strings vibrated; picked up
sheet Vt music and threw it down again. o,>ued
his lips as ifthere was something to b. SAID, but
did not succeed in getting it out and abrue
hurried from the room.
. ooh how wish G rtrude were here p half
ssbbed Ola ra. Gertrude hA left the week be-
! re.
claimed he, S'whees the matters Look cP heres
why, upon my word, your eyes are quite red
how could YOU have little taste as to sit with
y a gentleman in that trim let's hear what ais
you"
stNcthing, brother Edward.0
Il els that all? Oh, then, need not concern my
self about you; ! have reason to do SO about
: somebody else, though Demiiohn intends leaving
us tomorrow; did he tell yoa so? really Clara,
you seem as much agitated at my any
l Young lady could be who had serious aspirations
: to become Mrs. John M. Demijohn!"
Clara burst into tears.
Edward paused moment and then went on.
seYou don't usually let my teasing distress you
so, Ciara-I beg pardon But to our subject
+ have not asked him to prolong his stay; think
it best to allow the poor fellow to go whilst he
= has a little remnant of his heart to take with
: him, which would certainly not be the case if
. he remained much longer with you. As it is,
, found it essary to give him hint of your
prejudice about names, and left him to infer
| that, of course his case would be hopeless"
stEdward, how could youw interrupted Clara
; with a sob; ffdon't, beg, think of my folly any
more"
81 must and will Clafa, till know you are
cured of it.o
$50 am, indeed-altogethef,"
care you sure--quite surem
s'Dear Edward, for PHYS sake, don't jest
4 noEyn
II have no objection to believing you, bat there
are others to be convinced of it besides myself D
said her brother, reckoning through window
to his guest, who Immediately joined them;
"and first of all, Benson, herc-my old friend,
William Benson; don't getso pale, Clara-why,
what frightens you? this name, surely, is not
more frightful than John Demijohn, is it? You
nay debate that point between yourselves, how
ever, and in h,lf an hour or so will De in again
| - L. l,,c.<s,
j week or two after, Gertrude received a let
tor from Edward, of which passage ran thus:
A nd lastly, dear Gertrude, our old plot succeed
et admirably. Benson endured the Fobriquet
until was convinced she would gladly have
sh AIRED it with him, and now, though of course
sh is not sorry that he is rid off ,as who would
bes ! think the within is pretty fairly eradcated
You and Henry must hurry back, as soon pos
sible, instruct the young folks in the duties of
married life, for B. is urgent to assume them
AMI in spite of my wiser Judgment, has persua-
dsd our little Sis. that at eighteen she is quite
advanced enough in reason and years for their
/ apprehension and fulfillment.o
! The following very singular narrative we copy
from the St. Louis Republican, of last Wednes-
day:
'sa singular inciden occurred during the holi :
| days on the opposite side OF the river Two la
/ dies who resided in Illinois, came to the city to
max purchases A well dressed man followed
them into several stores, at one of which Of
| them got ten dollar bill changed, receiving the
| charge in small bills. In the evening, on their
| return home, when short distance from the
Ferry, in the prairie, the same man they had
! seen in the city, rode up to them and demanded
i their: money The one who had the money drew
it out, and attempting to hand it to him the
/ wind caught the bills and carried them off to the
| grourd. The man dismounted to pick them up,
! and soon he was down, the ladies put
whip to their horses and made off as fast posi-
| BILE. On their way they heard the elatter of a
horses hoofs following them, but were too much
terrified to stop or look back. When they reach-
| ed their own gate. behold the rohber,s hnrsa