Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1843-01-26

all she SAID, that really thought her tho mos,
winning little witch that had ever seen
and verify believed if the floor had been soft
er, and had known the accurate number of
houses OF which would be tenant in courtesy.
! should nave gone down on my knees 10 her
at once. hate showing ones learning of
IN pooiic, so avoided any thing like literature.
though saw by the Intelligent ewes of the
charmer. that she had a soul alive 10 all the
finer sensioility Of nature Atlensth we got
on the subject of housekeeping. Now, if
there is any thing hate, il is a woman that
can't keep house, and ! tremblsd at every
Word, lest my angel should confess her TO-
norancc oil these matters. Shade of Apicius !
how my heart leaped when she told me hard
ly day passed in which she did not make
bread, or pies, or sponge cake, or some other
of those shiInshaws the, delight the heart of
man and in expatating on such delicacies
she rose 10 pitch Of eloeuence that never
heard surpassed. Icouldn't resist nv FEELINGS.
but snached her land to my lips and kissed
it.
Yes! felt that she was destined to be
mine, for if there is any thing that wife
ought TO know it is this; come of a race of
caterers. NY grandfather lunched on half
dozen rabbits, and died at last of surfeit pro-
duceG by eating two young pigs. My father
can break his fast on brace of capons, or de-
your pair Of turkeys without having TO nick
his teeth !; and brother of mine can tuck IN
a hundred of pickeled oysters and dishes of
chicken salad, which does credit TO the family.
NV own exploits i'll this line, my modcsty for
bids me to mention. No wonder loved this
rosy little beauty who could get up sucl
choice fry, and bake such delicious cakes.
All what a life Of domestic happiness rose
before my vision, when pictured myself re-
turning home from court at night, TO meet a
bccfstake ready broiled or bowl of the richest
turtle soup, served up by the fair hand of the
angel at my side. resolved, if there was vir-
tue in pair of whiskers, or an eloquent
tongue, or in my new blue coat, 10 win this
seraph of pie-bakers.
For my part, as have said, was ready TO
surrender at discretion, and already (ancied
myself tightening the dear creature beside me
OF the troublesome duty Of collecting the rents
OF her various fine houses. was charmed to
think Of the progress had made in her aflec-
tons What adelicate rosy cheek il was that
just then slightly kissed-she blushing the
deeper at my warmth And then her saucy,
pouting lips; and then her finger, Just the
size Tor man who hated your thin weasel
shaped young miases as he hated epidemics
All, what wife she would make |! How |
thanked my stars that | had hitherto set my
lace like a flint against every temptation TO
marry-ior now my frmncss was to be re-
warded by this beauty and heiress dropping
into my month.-And then preached to nv
self mental homily on the short-sightedncss
OF man, as ventured to steel another kiss from
the conscious and blushing little angel at my
side. was just about to pop the question
itself, when the coach stopped, and the driver
descended and opened the door. My charmer
rose. ! was taken all aback
DO You get out here?' said in surprise.
'4esP said she, 81 see Mr.. Powell is wait
ing for me-
Mr.. Powell said |, for that was the name of
friend OF mine who lived up this very lane,
rot hall mile from the turnpike-sdo you
then live with him Perhaps you're a rela-
i've " Strange 1 muttered 10 mvselc' Il
never heard him speak OF this charming crea-
tnre.'
For heavens sake said ], half mad tina,
the hearty grippe of P. prevented me from has
tcning to his wards assistance, swho is tina,
angel? Is she relative, ward, or what
Pm dying for love OF her?'
Come, my dear boy he said, don't get into
a passion, but consider how odd it is that you.
OF all men, should fall in love with my cook,
never make acquaintance iii stage coach
now. until have exchanged cards.