The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-06-29

many was the question asked, VIII
Mr.. Dotrance favor Us with his COM
pauyP
M,ry herself feIl anxious for his ep
pesrsnce cas-, her eyes frequently to
wards The door
'So many of his friends are here, Fan
ny, he will surely come. 1t is so con.
irary to etiquette for sim 10 be absent
without cause.
without a cause, Msry2 Cast your
eyes around on the array of female
besu Y and fascination, and lheo say if
there is no cause tor he absence of an
,unchsngesble Benedick,' a confirmed
bachelor. He dare not trust himself
here lest he be made captive against his
WILL
Il come 10 claim your hand, Miss
Thorn said Mr. Grey, looking the
perfeclions Of elegance as he led her
out 10 the dance. Pray, what were you
and four friend discussing' III subject
has heightened your bloom.
what we have often done before, find
log fault with your SEX
Our sexs is grateful for being
noticed on soy terms by such
ladies'
Jus, then there was o slight whisper
ing and Mary saw that her brothers.
entrance occasioned both surprise
and pleasure. She looked al him
with admiration. He had certainly
L ta
and was conspicuous for his fine form
and intelligent face.
well, my little lister, how are you
succeeding in your evening entertain
menL To prevent scolding to-mcr
row | have come among you'll did no
know Miss Thorn danced | thought
she had TOO much mind for such frivoli-
ty;and Grey by her side. After csper.
ing about tonight like grasshopper,
how is he fiji to come into court on seri-
Gus business tomorrow?
why, Henry! | shall tell Fanny tt
what yon have compared her partner
Mr.. Grey like grasshopper!-and
pray what is Miss Thorn like"
'Oh, cannot possibly tell you wha
she is like, without it is a chameleon
Now Miss Thorn this morning was a
REASONABLE converSant being, aud tel
night
She is the same, said Mary, interrupt
ing him, with only vas, increase o
personal chsrms- Do come quickly
Fanny, Henry is mpiimentng you this
A. "a
share too; aud if you do no, offer me
your arm for short promenade, | shall
have my turn 10 The hearing Of you
all.'
"A compliment from Mr.. Dorrance.
said Fanny, pleasantly; 81 must make a
note of il, if can only tempt you TO re-
peat it,
'Msry's spirits are high, and Mis-
Thorn's ears are familiar with compli-
mens, said the bachelor, omewhal con-
fused.
What was the subject Of his conversation
with Miss Thorn we do not know;whelh
er of the folly Of dancing, and especial
Iy with Mr.. Grey; whether of mind,
matter, clouds, sunsets or poetry; but
they converse about something until the
company separated, each declaring il
was an agreeable evening.
But day or two remained of Fanny's
visit, and her lovely manners, so devoid
of prelensions beyond her merit had
made her coming departure a matter OF
regret 10 all who knew her. Parting ci.
Whites flowed in upon her.
Miss Thorn does not return alone,
.said Mr.. Dorrance 10 his sister
Of course not
is any one coming for her.
'0h no. Mr. Grey will accompany
her
Mr. Grey does every thing / should
suppose proprieiy would have induced
her.o have preferred your brother.
Mr. Grey mas bushes in that direc.
tion; besides, we did not suppose fol
one moment it would suit you 10 go.'
Has Mr. Grey any particular claim
on Miss Thorn that he is always al her
sidei'
'Youmu sskFanny yourself or shall
ask her'ier youi" said Mary, archly.
Nonsense, Msry. why should wan
to know? 1t is Of no imporlane 10 me
The parting of The Two friends will
not describe. Many tear flowed, err
either Of them could say farewell Fanny