Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1847-02-24

\ Getting rid Of a Beau.
i The Boston Atlas has an amusing sketch
sketch from Ugene Guinot, of an adventure thai
took place al a late soiree of the Chateau Rogue
A young understanding of Nscount, as
most of them are'--had one evening at the gal
dens of the Chausee de Clinnancourt, persecu-
ted with eager homage pretty baroness of the
Rue dc Breda, who did not appear disposed to
listen very favourbly to his soft impeachments.
Yet the Partisan exquisite had everything that
is deemed necessary to please; such as little
hat without a brim-a ribbon for a crayat-an
| embroidered shirt-a coat immoderately small
size, with skirts three inches long-a vest that
reachedto the middle of his thghs-and pam
falcons large enough to cover the column in
the Place Vendon, and that to commemorate
TIM Revolution. But alas the baroness was
lnseDsible to SO much merit, and showed most
cruel disdain, coldness and WEAKNESS of her ar
dent admirer. All this did not dishearten him
or cool his ardor; on the country, he offered
boquet, proposed refreshments, and sought a
waltz, begged for apolka, claimed a redowda.
and above all, he solicited the honor of con-
Quoting her to herresidence after the ball. All
this was said and done with the most aristocrat
lc air, and In the purest style. The gentlemen
perceiving his want of success redoubled his
amibillty and said in this charming tone which
only belongs to people OF quality,
'Zounds my most admirable, do You know
how very difficult to please you are. and that
am not used to being treated so by the ladies' I?
NO, pom honor! | never met with such IL
gress or one who would compare to you But
will not submit to refusal-I must be paid
for my trouble and willing or unwilling, / will
IND way to make you accept my arm and
carriage on leaving the ball.
| hat CHI hod Jo ~ -.
gentleman, the baroness of the Rue de Breda
changed her batteries; all at once she relented
and attributng her past GOODNESS to the fear of
compromising herself. she begged her persecu-
tor to be prudent, s.for," said she to him, Sin
order that should have the pleasure of allow
ing you to conduct me home, | must escape the
jealous looks with watch me"
"We will escape them, said the young man.,
charmed at the fortunatn turn things were ia
king, 81 adore cunning and mystery-let us be
cunning and mysterious"
SWELL" continued the baroness, Gin the first
place, We must not go out at the same time"
81 will 60 first, and wait for you at the
door,"
"Again; must not appear to GO: if they
were to see me put on my shawl and hat,
they would follow me and all would be lost
"What must we do then You cannot leave
your things. and 60 with you. head and shout
ders bare"
'.No, but lean complete my toilet when am
out of doors. Take my shawl and hat careful
ly off that chair, and GO and wait for me at the
head of the street."
excellent - exclaimed the young man Ia
king the shawl and hat that were shown to
him, and walking slowly away.
"Now then, am rid of that troublesome fell
low, and believe have played him pretty
trick for the ennui he had caused me-"
That said. the baroness, who doubtless had
her reasons for desiring to go alone from
the Chateau Ronge, fastened to put on her
hat, drop her veil, and wrap herself up in her
shawl.
| The shawl and hat which she had designated
to the gentleman were not hers, as the reader
will have guessed, and that was the trick at
which the ingenious baroness of the Rue de
Breda. was so delighted.
'tHe is waiting for me at the head of the
street, thought she, 81 viii go on the other side
and thus enveloped, how can he recognize
me, when he believes my head and shoulders
are bare ."
This was perfectly logical; nothing troub-
led the retreat Of the baroness, who amused her
self as she walked along, at the idea OF the sad
figure which her unlucky adorer would make
| on finding himself the dupe of female strata
gem. In the meanwhile, considerable excite
ment was caused in the garden. The owner
of the missing hat and shawl had gone to re-
sumo them, after the contra dance; and not fin
ding them, it was quite natural she should be-
lieve herself robbed. People sought about and
made inquiries; some one said he had seen
young man take the articles and go towards the
entrance of the garden. The superintendent
recollected that they saw young man carry
ing woman's hat and shawl pass few mo-
ments before. The boys at the gate noticed
the same young man, and the hat shawl hid
den in the shade, waiting for an accomplish.
By the aid ofthis information they soon discov-
cred our hero-who, instead of the gay boro-
ness so impatiently expected sees party of
men, who seeze him by the collar and treat him
as robber. He is indignant: he demonstrates
but how can he deny il He would explain
his adventures, but these kind of fables are all
worn out All thieves who practice their
! trade beneath fashionioable costumes always
pretend there is a woman in the case when
they are taken with tie spoils in their hands.
| The unfortunate man vainly struggled against
the false appearances which overwhelmed him,
he was seized and carried to the lock up, and
instead of the Rue de Breda-what a contrast I!
1t was net until the next morning that cur
Young gentleman could convince the authori-
ties of the trick of which he bird been the vic
tim. 1t was cruel trial for self-love, but his
honesty shone with the purest light. Some
excuses were made to him, and he was honora
bly set at liberty swearing-but too late-that
he would not be caught so again. 1t is best
not to take any rash oaths, howeve-.
From the ST. Louis ReyeiIle