The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-06-29
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nau Oetter nave been IN hts oitcG.
We canno, divine why, but during din
ner Mr. Dorrauce certainly looked very
often at Fanny while she talked Of her
pleasure ride with Mr. Groy.
Miss Thorn, nv carriage is at the ser
vice Of yourself and my sister whenever
you desire 10 ride,' said Mr. Dorrance. with
an easier aud more soli lble manner than
he had ever yet assumed towards her.
Fanny thanked him, and insensbly thew
Tell into conversation concerning scenery
and buildings, aud the difference between
the town and country pursuits until Mary
said il was four o'clock. and The bachelor.
with an embarrassed air, al the though, Of
converslng an hour with a lady, rose and
bowed to them as he left the room.
| While Mr.. Dorance had been so indif
leront TO Miss Thorn and her charms; they
had been fully appreciated by his friends.
Mr.. Grey was not the first who had spoken
TO him Of her beauty,a and whether he feared
he bad not been sufficiently polite To an in
mate Of his own house, we cannot saw:
but certainly hencclouh he fingered longer
at the taby. and even was guilty of few
little acts of galaniry 10 the ladies'.
AI'er dinner, one day, he threw some
concert tickets on the table and said, The
concert OF 10 night promises much. There
are tickets for Miss Thorn and yourself"
"Oh thank you, brother, but how shall
we get there! unless Mr.. Grey or some one
comes in. we shall have no escort"
Why, is i. too entirely unfashionsble
Y for one gentleman to attend 10 two la.
J dies o.
But we have no. one" said Mary ,hesi.
'ailng, unless you spend an evening for
once in so useless manner.
"Of course, Mary intend going.
once thought you had mole quickness than
most Of your sex; but DO not know what
IS The matter with you; you are dull al com
I pretending The most simple thing
D Oh,remember am only Miss Douance
not Mr. said Mary laughing, as she ran up
stairs 10 Fanny.
"Wha: wonder next, Fanny! My broth
er asks you 10 sing after breakfast brings
4 concert tickets after dinner, aud accumpa.
Il nies US in propria persona after tea. Oh.
5 my confirmed bachelor brother; begin TO
have hopes Of you after ALL
The concert was delightful; FaCny and
Mary two OF the greatest beauties lhere.
and Mr.. Dorrance the most enylod of
men.
As they prepared for sleep, Fanny said,
: Really. Mary. your brother was almost as
: agreeable as Mr.. Grey
81 had little opportunity of Judging
replied Mary in sleepy tone, and the con.
versalon ended
TO Mary's deep regret there remained
but one week Of Fanny's visit; nearly two
months since she came. Why does time
when we are SO happy travel on SO quickly!
How they counted the hours when they
must part TO meet again, under such pleas
ant circumstances; perhaps no more,
4 "WiIh your APPRECIATION, Henry, shall
have number Of friends, to spend We'd
nesday evening with me before my dear
Fsnny.leaves me-
! Just as you please, my lille sister
but why must Miss Thorn go so soon!-
Is she weary of this place aud lis gailies'
/" Fanny has only one sister, and she is
deeply afflicted one. To be away any
longer, she says would be heartess and uu.
kind. suppose | shall have your compa.
lay fnot your assistance on Wednesday -
Mr.. Grey knowing your disasle for such
,hings, has offered bis services
Mr.. Grey has grown ofIicious,' said
Mr.. Dorrance, perishIy; Il don'I sce how
he can know any tning Of my TASTES or dis.
tastes
"Oh,' said Mary, coIoring, he meant no
offence; thought you esteemed Mr.. Grey
as one remarkable for every virtue
Esteem hint So do; but he need
not interfere with my duties.
Every thing in the way Of preparation
wen, on well; but few reiusals came, aud
Fanny and May we're beyond description