Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-02-25
sTRoUDsBURG MONROE COUNTY Pa THURSDAY
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intends staying here some weeks. Wasn't nj. he he
handsome :"
"Quile so, my daughter, | should think
though my eyes have got so dim lha; | could
not see him distinctly" returned her mother.
While This was going on at Mr.. Bells rRe
stranger in question, inquired Of the landlord as
10 who the young ladies' were, who had attract
ed his attention. 1t appeared that the elegant
ly dressed one was Della Bell and the other
was Miss Jordon, who was an orphan, and lived
with her aunt, who was in respectable crcum-
stances, though not rich. -----
That evening, Mr.. Williams called at Esq
Bells and introduced himself as young gen.
,eman from the south, who had been spending
the summer in New England, and being on his
way to New Hampshire, he had concluded to
spend short time in Rushvllle
He was politely received by the Bells and
Della was in her glory. When he left, that
evening he was cordially invited to become a
frequent visitor
Things wen, on smoothly for some time
Della was sure she had caugh, Mr. Williams,
and her extreme aversion 10 common folks was
greater than ever. She was eloquen, in the
praise of him.
as he not charming 2" said she, " and such
beautiful language as he uses 1t is said that
he wrote that elegant poetry in the las, Gazette.
There is one thing ha, dislike in him how
ever"
"What is that my darling 7" said her father
"Why, he said ,ha, he thought that horrid
Mariana Jordon was handsome. And he even
called there last evening"" said Della.
The next week, invitations were given ont
for splendid party. by Mr.. Williams, at the
Washington.
The evening arrived, and it was merry
time at the old hoIel. All the beauty and beaux
Of the village were ,here, and music and dan.
cling kept pace with time. Supper was at length
announced, and Mr.. Williams led the way 10
the banque, room wilhou, partner Della
Bell did mol like this, but she though, it for her
interest to take it in good part. As supper con-
cludeJ, Mr. Williams rose and requested silence
for few moments. In an instant the cIaiter
ceased all held their breaths in expectation of
toast from their hosplabe entertainer.
Ladies and Gentlemen" said he, 81 have
invited you here this evening that | might in
'roduce myself TO you in my true character
Seven years ago, came 10 this town ragged
and forsaken orphan, and learned The honorable
profession of printer land the circumstances
that caused Henry Smith TO leave his native
land, and seek his fortune IN foreign climes, is
doubtless known 10 you. Since then fortune
has bestowed on me her sunny smile, and have
returned wealthy. wish to hurt the feelings
of no one, but merely TO give lesson of wis
dom. Ny partner in the next dance ia my in
Tended, allianced bride ~
Huzzas followed this harangue, and Henry
Smith was welcomed 10 Rushville, by all, save
one. That one was Della Bell. Mortified and
horrifed, she Immediately left he room; ;--long
il was ere she forgot this circumstance.
Blu. who was Henry Smiths partner! will
tell you. Twas no other than the humble Ma.
rianna Jordon. | leave my pa'ien. readers 10
suppose all about their marriage, (which was
soon consummated)d Is have an unconquerable
aversion to talking about weddings Suffice i,
to say. that they are still alive and happy, with
some three or four little pralllers running about
their premises land hope that Mr. and Mrs
Srtlth ~ Il.
disclosing their family secrets