Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-10-20
BY C.. L. SHOLES.

| " itN d ppOCh CduaA ~ hfuh VI hSA IMAM
came rolling on the floor beside me-
Gracious heavenl it was my Barbara.
A terrible cllmor arose, and as | lay
there, roared Justify too for seeing, in
addition to myself and the two chairs, la.
! dy stretched out or the floor, felt persua.
ded that shock of an earthquake must
have taken place. TO my great relief,
soon discovered that no earthquake had
caused this melancholy fall, but, as already
narrated, only veal pasty.
We got up. The cousin treated the
whole affair as an excellent Joke. 1t was
very well for him 10 joke, but could have
wept, nay died, with shame and vexation.
| went TO the mantelpiecc, without offering
one word of apology, but as all were laugh
ing and giggIing around, laughed too, and
threw from time to time stolen gldnces al
the cause ofmy misfortune.
At last, we took our places at the table.
The cousin was so gallant as TO place me
next 10 Barbara. had rather have been
situated near a volcano than at The side OF
this amiahle and pretty creature. | felt most
extraordinary sensations while thus in jux-
opposition with my future bride. OF the
assembled guests ventured only to take a
rapid glance at intervals.
Soup was served around. Barbara Of
tered me some-but how could accept it !
She herself was yet unprovided. Compli-
ments were exchanged, and | already fore
saw that some new evil would arise out of
these abominable civilties. Hence be
came more and more pressing, and looking
impIoringly into the face of my charmer,
forgot the plate altogether. The conse-
quence was, that poured the burning soup
into Barbara's lap and over her clothes, and
in endeavoring hastily To withdraw it, sent
the remainder into my own lap, delugng
alike my garments and my finger napkin.
1t was a traternal division. | shall never
forget it. remember all as though it had
occu red bu, yesterday. 1t was crab soup.
The charming Barbara left the table.
stammered out sundry apologies. The
guests endeavored to console me, and fresh
plate was handed To me. Meanwhile my
my pantalOpns were steamlng from the IN
undalion. Barb4ra was obliged to change
her dress She returned, and endcavOred
again and again to excuse myself as well as
| could.
On percciving that she smiled graciousIy,
| felt somewhat reassureI, and began 10
brush the cold perspiration from ny face.ot
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