Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-07-31
BY REQUEST.
=, May 10Th, 1920

darling brother has been-refused II took
place this morning We had long known that
he was suffering from an attack of the tender
passion, hui in consequence of severe losses at
play and our fathers obduracy, who refused to
advance him single silver, il reached its cri-
sis, before we were prepared for il. Il was a
hard thing for him, a man and Howard, TO ac-
knowledge TO another, and that other woman,
happiness but when he reflected that his an
cestors had all done the same thing before him,
and that IL would not be considered as deroga-
ling from his dignity, he resolved TO smother
his pride and follow in their footsteps His
strongest feelings TOO were enlisted in the cues
tlon, for he had ever presen. with him gnaw-
ing sense of emptiness, SO to speak, which ex-
tended to his pocket.
The most tender affection had ever subss,ed
between US, and on this occasion he sought my
confidence Hs had composed his offer, and
had again and again reci,ed it to The corner cup
board, and affec,ionalely kissed the keyhole !;
but fearing when he should address i, TO SEN
liment being he might lose his self possession
and break down in the middle, he asked of me
The favor OF rehearsal You will blush for my
weakness, but acknowledge the bare thought
of such scene completely unnerved me,-bnt
and tha, success TO him was as the very breath
Of his nostrils, conquered my emotions; and
acceded 10 his solicitations. All! my sister,
what sweetly interesting moment; and if my
agitation was so great at this, how shall ever
endure the reality?
endeavored to enter into The spirit of the
scene and according TO custom essayed some
fain, objections but he obyialed Them in a mo.
ment, and indeed the effect was truly remen-
dous when he came down upon his knees aud
alluded TO self-deslruc,ion
pronounced it perfect, but still he was not
satisfied. There are Other ways" he said,
that mag be more effective, for I" instance, am
more at home on horseback, and as have it
all cu, and dried, and on the Zip of my tongue.
perhaps ii might get jerked off, as it were, with
cut my knowing it," But had insuperable OBJ
jecion to this plan, for though | was aware
that if refused, he might show his sense of in
jury by spurring on and leaving her, yet still
there were advantages in being under cover not
lightly 10 be relinquished. Had he been more
conversant with our sex, he would have known
there is no sight so moving 10 the female heart,
as that of real live man PROSTATE before her,
weeping, perspiring, and imporing! Yes, my
sister, lha, is no fiction, many man surprised
and overwhelmed by refusal, has " bowed his
pride" and cried all over his broadclo,h. For
give the inelegance of my expressions, but
truth must not be sacrificed to euphony.
al will do so," he exclaimed with enhus-
asm, "and will this moment seek her resi-
dence," aud it was beautiful sight as he flung
himself into the saddle, and riding rather with
the sliced than on him, rose and fell gently in
his seat with the regularity and precision Of
he piston of steam engine.
Occupied with pleasing thoughts Of the great
beauty and wealth of our intended sister, was
unconscious of the lapse Of time. tlll | was
reused by the tramp Of a flying seed Can
this be The look of successful love. thought |,
as with convused brow and clenched fists he
flung himself into the apartment! Oh! what
a spectacle for a sisters eye. He was red TO
the very roots of his hair. and language moi The
most courlly fell from his quiverng lips APP
preached him endeavored to throw myself
into his arms. He repulsed me. He used OPP
probrous ephels. "All alike, all alike" said
he. fell The cutting injustice Of the express
sion, for never could answer TO my conscience
10 be guilty of such cruelty.
Our mother, ah Z! what lie that is, sought
her son. She hung over him and pressed into
his hand "tine" which she had privately
substracled from our fathers vestmeOts. Heav.
en- grant he may not miss it. The sight of his
mothers tears and Ihe unexpected "iin" COM