Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1846-04-11

fined across his mind-be then becameI
resolved, and swore he would see her and
speak with her Increasing his speed
in the same direction that she was go.
ing, although Oh the opposite side of theI
street, he soon recrossed aud met her
almost face 10 face. Addressing her,
said he
Miss, you are walking late; may i
see you safe home?'
The chase had now been kept up for
more than a mile, but fortunately for
the pursuer, the deer was not aware of
it-she paused, and hastily scanning his
appearance, the rich slken fringe that
gave additional beauty to her pure blue
eyes, suddenly fell; and she hesitatlngy
replied;
i am indeed out late sir, and will
thankfully accept your offer, to Protec
me home
His arm was offered, but it was res
pectluIIy declined. He spoke Of the wealth
Ter, the throng, the city, and other CON.
mon place matters in which she joined
briefly; but SO pleasantly, that Gervais
felt that she did not view him with dis
trust.
On, on they walked, until arriving in
front OF an elegant house, IN - street,
she stopped aud said TO hun
i am now at home slr-you are an
entire stranger to me, and doubt not
that to you, my acceptance ot your pro-
lection appears extraordinary cannot
now give an explanation sir; but you
will oblge me by leaving your ad-
!, dress
with pleasure, Miss said he, hand
ing her his card. She thanked him Tor
his poiteness, as she was please to cal
mis- service, and tripping up the steps
plIed the bell and babe him good eve
ming
Still ignorant Of the true character o
her, who appealed to him SO lovely
Geryals fingered at the foot OF the steps
hat in hand, waiting further develope
ments.
The door was soon opened by wei
dressed black servant, who on seem!
q her exclaimed, Cora nifty, Miss ELY
a Madam send cherry whar for you, an
a is gone de Lurd knows wllar--your iarde
,fis worm fit to KIN hisset, and him an
n Mister Roberts gone norf and souf I
Is huntyer, and lief no gemman TO home, sc
A ole Abram.'
III After hearing the aforesaid speech an
: bidding her good night the door wa
-, closed, and Gervais turned TO leave. Ii
n. curiosity however, drew him back to rea
h the name on the door-pIate, and while
co the steps he overheard the old negro sa
90 10 his young mis;ress.-'ya! va! Mis-
al ELY, you no ak the gemman n--ya! va
=. then shaking his head and looking yer
!, Grave he added. TUX -kah, tuk-kah, Mis-
- ElIy--de Lord knows ole Abram won
: tell on you, but you is SO sweet and
= fashunall ng, and white man berry unsal
- ,en-tuk. kah, Miss Ely"
ho well, we'll, Abram, that will do-yo
IS may now 90 to the kitchen
80 On looking at the door-pate, he saw
= the name of the Senior OF the highly re-
nectabe House, who were his present co
=. signees. and TO whom he had letters
=. introduction His former correspondent
mi having made satisfactory returns, h
~ hid been induced TO make a change, b
~ ,he advice of commercial friend at Ne
Orleans.
Leaving the steps, he walked the stree
and stroIed upon the Battery for seve
al hou rs, thinking OF his singular adVeI
IS. ture. and Specializing upon the probab
v inv of ever again seeing the fair one, wi
of nv the briIliancy of her beauty, the swee
cir ness OF her voice, and the elegance
IL her person, had made conquest OF hear
r. which, during the six years since he ha
D. become 'ot age had never been su
rendered.
as He sought his lodgings, but sleep caW
d. ot-Fhe morrow came, but with II cam
II. noe nerve for him 10 lace the father
a her who had caused his to pass sIee
IS less night; and he dared not present h
letters
err While rejecting upon what course
IT,, pursue, the name of the very man !
II. wished not to see was announced. T.
h cape was impossible. Say to the &c
in lleman that will be with him presently
AS said Gervas to the servant. Then a
I'd iusting his cravat and depositing in h
I, pockets pair of pistols, TO be use
g;IshouId necessity require it) he went dow
SIS and entered the room.
Ut The visitor advanced, and exh'btIn
MS the card which the evening preVlo'
" had been gwen 20 his daughter, adore
sed him:-'Mr. Gervals, presume,
Il. louisiana
%. srhe same sir Your name, il ye
II pleased
SO sMr. Brownee, Of the firm OF Brow
ii. ice, Openheart ~ Co. and offering b
I'D hand, continued 81 am happy to see yc
a in New York sir. We have been 'oo
II. ing for you for some days past ! 2
~, pcct, Of course, to see you, Mr. Gorval
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