The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-06-28
NUMBER 26.

whose chair had been rolled from place 10
place, and who was constantly attended by his
two daughters. In al! The gaiety and dissipa.
ton OF the place, they alone took no part: but
demurely walked with their large bonnets, al.
most conceaIing faces, and arousing the curiosi.
ty Of all the young exquisites who were on the
qui sive to get an introduction-they however
unconscious of the attention they attracted, and
as their father was getting much better, some
times roamed about the grounds, whilst their
old valet irudged at little ds'ance in their
rear. On one ofthrse excursions, as one sister
read from letter, and the other Lad her alien.
tion so arrested by The contents, that they did
not notice The approach of two or three young
men, whose steps were little unsteady, and
who appeared to rely upon the mutual support
system, until one of them exclaimed, at the
same time putting forth his hand to raise her
bonnet, "My little bird, it is rot kind to obscure
the sun, allow it to shi-," ut he did not finish
his sentence; for while petiti"nng TO see the
sun shine, blow from an unexpected quarter
caused him 10 see the stars, and he was con.
fronted by Mr.. Delamar, who had been walk.
ing slowly at little distance, with Lis friend
Coun. Sosa, and had sprung eagerly forward,
in time to chastise the offender. The count
followed his friend as soon as he discovered the
cause of his leaving him so suddenly, but was
only in time to offer his arm 10 one Of the ladies,
while his friend offered his to the one whose bon
net had been assailed. The old valet, whose
quality as one of Shakspeare's "buckram men"
had jus, been displayed. was fast recovering his
courage. which he had an unfortunate knack OF
l.. - vInnr fhnie
arrival at the cottage occupied by the English
gentleman, (whose name was Furleigh,) his
daughters gracefully introduced their compan.
ions and acquainted their father with the cir.
cumsanccs, which had just takenpace. After
Iavishing few inverted blessing on the imper.
tnence of the monkey faced dandies, and
movement that seemed to imply desire to have
his chair rolled to wherever they were to be
onrd, but which twinge in his back forced
him to acknowledge would be of no avail, he
contented himself with warmly thanking the
two gentlemen for their prompt interference,
and inviting them to be their visitors whenever
the gaiely of place allowed them leisure;
which invitation, was thankfully received and
accepted The young girls had disembarrassed
themselves OF their immense Scoops which
concealed two countenances us lovely as any at
Baden, and joined in lively and unaffected
manner, in the conversation. The visit was
prolonged to the limits of good breeding, but
visits, whether delightful or disagreeabie, must
have termination. When our friends return
ed 10 their rooms they were not surprised TO
find one of their morning acqualntances, who
brought challenge to Mr.. Delamar from the
gentleman who preferred the sunshine to stars.
4 me- setting was settled TO take place at day
break next morning, and Count Sosia agreed to
be his second. The result of the meeting was
two shots-both were slightly wounded. The
challenger declared himself perfectly satisfied,
wished to apologize TO the lady for his rudeness,
and said although he resented the blow be had
received, he was aware that his opponent had
only acted as he, chad he not bowed at the
shrine of Bachus) or any gentleman would
have acted, placed in a similar position and
with many bows he left the scene of action,
having given an additional charm 10 his antago'
nisl,-lor when, some time alter, on their re-
turn from paying visit to the English cottage,
Count Sosia, said "Deamar, Iquile envy you
that wound; your sling" said he laughing, twill
prove as powerful as the ore David used when
he slew Goliath"
"Do You envy me if lave the good fortune
to succ"cdF'
"Oh, not in rAa, quarter; the blue eyes of
the fair kalrine have proved us fascihatingto
me, as the dark flashing orbs' of the sparkling
Lillius have to certain friend of mine; but do
YOU know that The letters they waited 10 re-
ceivc have arrived, and that soon we will be
left solus.''
..Tha, will not be-" said Delamar.
ITO be concluded nert ,ceek.