Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-08

ton the current OF my love ran ] had not
seen Miss Lofty for some time, and felt
doubtful as To her feelings when | learned
, that had two such formidable rivals as Mr..
Spinkey, from Ben-Salt, and the venerable
owner of the big mill. Love, however, is
said to be made up of
| Signs and tears
| Doubts and fears
1t never did run smoothly, and the many
interruptions with which it meets only tends
to increase its violence.
| Upon reaching the cottage, found the
company all assembled. The beaux, most
of them, were standing in the yard with
bouquets in their hands and decked out in
white vests, perpendicular collars and neat.
y fitting coats and pants. observed among
them Judge Swipes, from the southern dis
trlct; Mr.. Steady, from the Potomac Major
Slam, from the Ridge; Mr. Callcut, from
the Forest; Barrisler Camp, of Stag-Hall,
and his young brother. They were all in
high glee, evincing by their pleasing looks
that the fair bellies were near And sure
enough, as | entered the house, my sight
(not being the best) was dazzled by an ar
ray of such charming beauty that he who
could Withstand it must have had heart of
steele. happened somehow upon my
emtree to clasp the hand of Miss Lofty. As
| did SO | felt the blood mount into my
cheeks, and labored under strange confu-
sion. became, however,, soon relieved by
the happy smile and angel face of little
Nlna-she whose heart is free from guile,
whose feelings are as pure as the unsunned
snow, and whose wild independence of
! character causes her to be beloved by all.
Next bowed TO Clara, (Mina's sister, -
brilliant in beauty, dignifed in manner, cul-
lIvated in mind, and possessing those pleas
ing traits which at once take the heart cap
live. Next ! was attracted by the dark
deep soul-lit eyes of little Florence--she
| whose entertaining manners, winning smiles
and many charms render her an object of
great admiration. Again, ] was drawn to
where sat Emma, pensive. Her finely pro-
por Ioned face and expressive eyes indicated
great amiabIlity of disposition and made you
| Ieel how powerful is the influence of woman.
In passing on found myself by the side'of
Rosa. Sweet girl Her mild and lovely
countenance made you forget sorrow, and
gave to her appearance a charm which was
almost irresistible. Close by sat Fanny
Her Greecan features and sprighlly man
ners fascinated all who approached her. But
let me not forget to mention Miss Jenny
Goodwill. This amiable lady, thought,
caused Polenski to experience very violent
lhrobbings about the region of the left side.
Not only was he thus situated, but OBJ
served Judge Swi pes, Maj or Slam, Obediah
Moogin and myself were in the same cate
CORY.
When the beaux SO screwed up their cour
age as to come into the house we had room
pretty we'll filled. The girls, as usual on
such occasions, were all seated together, un-
Ill they were separated by Polenski, who
ordered each beau TO select his companion
sort Of hub-bub now ensued which was
not quieted until the parties were paired,
and conversation became gay and animated.
Birds, flowers, shady groves, love in a cot
lage, SC, afforded rich topics for the tongues
eloquence. ! observed, as some eyes met
some other eyes, they told little more than
| can here express. know mine did, for
tel. "werry percoolier.''
1t was now tea time. Walters were hand
ed around with coffee, tea, pound cake, sliced
ham, and nice bread and butter. did not
wish to sup so fashionably, but preferred to
wait until Miss Lofty was relieved from her
cerem onles as hostess, when we could retire
alone and take our coffee without Interrupt
ton. An opportunity soon afforded. The
company had all been helped and noticed
Miss Lofty alone in the anti-room seated at
the tea table. | watched my chance and
stole in very privately. Over smoaklng
cup of coffee we discussed many pretty sub
iects. found that it was true Mr.. Splnkey
and the venerable owner of the zig mill had
been making demonstrations, but the citadel
was not captured. had strong inducements
to believe that would succeed in slorming it.
Doubts and fears no longer held me miSer
able; the Blue Devils skuked, and cheerful
spirits resumed their place. | now became
very romantic. Excited by something lit
lie stronger than coffee, ! expatiated fully
upon Ovid's art of love; Byron, NJ oore,
Scott, and the host of poets who have writ
ten upon the tender feelings should have
gotten up into the clouds, believe, had
not been arrested by the sound of twing-I
twang-twong-tw "Ah what is that,
Miss Lofty, music % eyes, sir: the fiddler
is in the next room and the girls are going
to dance; suppose you walk in and join
them" ''To be sure,' replied; and with
this | offered her my arm and we walked
in together. A set was already upon the
floor In the corner sat one of Afrc's sable
sons with bald head, waiting patiently to be
called on to display his skill in scraping the
catgut. Very soon he was ordered to play
the celebrated tune, 3Stump Tail Dolly"
and the colilion commenced All the happy
hearts i'll that dance the JOYOUS feelings