The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-04-11
From the Frederick (Md.) Examiner.
SPOON FASHION

From the Frederick (Md. Examiner
SPOON FASHION.
Talking of peculiar situations, gentlemen,
said Mr. Tatem, 81 was once in rather singular
fix myself
."How so--how was asthat?" said we.
81 will tell you. Sagers and myself had gone t.
Cape May, that tavorte resort OF fashion and folly
during one Of the hottest seasons ever got up
on this continent. 1t was intensely hot perspirs
insensibly when think of il! Have you ever beer
at Cape Island, gentlemen"
A. general negative shake of the head followed
the question.
"Then permit me, as friend and well.wisher
to warn you against the place. A more uninvting
resort is not TO be found have good authority
for stating that it is the only unfpished portion Of
creation. They have legend down there which
runs thus: " The hands were at work on this spot
atthe tail of the sixth day, but night overtakng
them, they were compelled to suspend operations,
and thus the island was left Incomplete" To
those who are familiar with the locality, this is
certainly plausible story. | have more than once
heard it called the 'junping g off place" Sun
shine, and sand kneedeep, are the strongest induce
ments to pay second visit To be sure, they say
something about the advantages of sea-bathins-
but look at the risk. If you venture beyond your
nose, the tder-t0tc carries you out, and death by
drowning is inevitable. After which follow "grap-
ping irons," and then the indignitv of "coro-
ners inquest!" The spot is distinguished by a
half dozen stunted trees, two or three apologies
for hotels, and three or four cabins painted red"
"But the story, Mr.. Tatem-the story"
"All in good time, gentlemen. | said, Sagers
and myself were foolish enough to go down.
Some two or three thousand people were there
when we arrived. and every nook and corner was
"jam-ful" After repeated solicitations, we final
Iy succeeded in getting small room with the priv
iege Of sleeping two in bed. The thermometer
at 80 and two in bed The thought is warm
bath of itself"
"Don't descend to particulars, but give US the
story"
"Certanly. In the room adjoining ours, slept
two beautiful -sisters-who, for reasons best
known TO myself, shall be nameless. One night,
about week after our arriIa had gone early to
bed, not wishing to participate in any OF the abom-
nable " hops" that were given at our hote.''
Pooh-pooh it's ghost story" said Nathan.
/" No--gentlemen."
''Then you were ducked with cold water" re-
marked Mr. Blanchard.
" Wrong again! Although cold bath would
have been acceptable at the moment. had been
asleep for scme time when | was awakened by the
most musical voice imaginable, which said:
." Kate, suppose zoe lag spoon taShion?""
6" Lay ho1r!' inquired l."
{" Gracious heavens! where am 2" calculated
my unknown bedfelow, jumping three feet from
the bed; and she (for il was a woman) would have
jumped further, but want of room permitted no
striking display Here was situation for mod
est man! Before could say "angelS and minis
tiers of grace defend US" she had gathered up her
"dry goods" and made good her retreat from the
room am not a coward, gentlemen--yet, | am
free to confess that nay nerves were slightly agta
ted Who can she be' What can she have wan
ted here' were questions that could not answer
Had been believer in ghosts, should probably
have gone down to the grave with the conviction
ndelibly impressed upon my mind that ! had ac-
tually been in bed with one Of the long faced gen.
uy!'
"Well, what took place them Whd was she?"
"Be patient, you shall know every thing. The
two young ladies before mentioned sat opposite to
me at the table. had very faint suspicion that
one of them was party to the transaction, and in
order 10 remove all doubts, the next morning at
breakfast, enquired:
{" Miss B., shall help you to little OF this
omeet?"
'"lf you please, sir"
"Wi you have it spoon faShion?" said l, care
lessly.
"The deep blush that mantled her handsome
face, told more plainly than words that she was my
ghost of the preceding night Having gone up
without a light, she had mistaken my room for her
own, and, but for the "spoon fashion" arrange
ment, Sagers would have probably discovered us
in bed together am happy to add, gentlemen,
that the affair has pleasant denouement Miss
B. and myself are now engaged to be married.
When the ceremony takes place, you shall be pre-
SENT and if you do not pronounce her the loveliest
and most accomp lished OF her sex, then will I'M
hesitatingly admit that there ls romance in the
phrase "spdon fashion,"