The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-09-21
Street Aoauaintanoes;


OR, THINGS ARE NOT WHAT THEY SEEM.
The shops were brilliantly illuminated-a varie-
ty of the most splendid goods graced every window,
and solicited the purchase OF the passengers, as
addressed and handsome man tWirled his cane
and moustaches at the corner of the Regents
Circus.
Whether he had an appointment to keep, whether
mere indifference as whittier he should trace his
steps, the desire of showing the cut of his fash
ionable coat, caused him to linger on this spot, is
not exactly known; but the approach of an elegant
female showiy arrayed, seemed to fix his purpose,
and turning as she passed him, he followed to adj
mre her just proportions and pulling up his collar
with preliminary g a-hem!'' thus addressed her
g If you are not deeply engaged sweet creature,
with your own thoughts, may presume to trespass
on your time z"
The lady moved on one side of the pavement, but
made no reply.
q really do not wish to monopolise the pave
ment, my charmer, but"
: If you would allow a lady to pass along the
Streets sir, without interruption, should think
better of you by far, SIR, replied the lady with an
air of offended dignity.
$ Then, my lovely one, that would destroy the
object for which sought your company"
: What can you mean, sir !"
@ The exquisite pleasure of hearing the music of
your voice.
" Indeed, sir, you ale very impertinent, and if you
do not proceed, and leave me, -
'Will take my arm, no doubt, interrupted the
gallant, offering it for her acceptance.
$ You mistake me, sir,' said the lady. 81 have
never taken strangers arm in the public streets;
my lady-mother would be perfectly Mortified at the
idea''
g She must be very particular lady then, in
deed.''
g She is /; besides, we were never introduced to
each other.''
FAllow me to introduce myself urged the gal
liant, taking from his pocket card, upon which
was engraved in old English characters, /" The
Hon. FitzrOy Winstanley, Belgrave square"
The lady took the card, and then exclaimed as
she read It'll assure you, Mr.. Winstanley, it is
the first time was ever alone without our HOFFMAN;
but as am in the company of a gentleman, feel
confident that he will protect me from further
insult"
Our hero at this pulled up his collar again, and
replied with the greatest suavity:
!" am but too proud to have the honor OF attend
ing SO beauteous creature"
Don't latter, sir; it S getting commonplace"
returned the lady.
g 1t is so, my charmer /; but whom may have
the honor of addressing! .
$ The Lady Cecilia Pinkerton, of COnnaught
Place, and my only fear is-a-a-"
will protect you with my life, lady" replied
| the Hon. FitZrOy.
trust your gallantry will not be called in ques
tions y said the lady, g but my brother, who is
| captain of hussars, often walks this way and
Oh, you have brother in the army! Indeed !
| Well, wonder do not know him.
| You, then are a soldier, sir
SO have the honor to be in her majesty's service"
" in what regiment
''The Royal Horse Guards Blue"
And very fine regiment it is, sir-officers, as
well as men.''
! Our hero bowed low in acknowledgment to the
compliment and declared that the lady's Judgment
was excellent in military affairs.
6 You fatter my taste, sir"
g Indeed, speak but truth but the Lady Cecilia
| could have no other than an exalted taste"
| g Our family have been remarkable for their
| good sense generally; but now draw near Con-
| naught Place, let me entreat you to leave me ="
| = With promise TO meet again 90
g really must not"
''Never," said the Hon. Fihroy :" have been
| in the society Of so much worth and beauty Let
me entreat of you to renew this meeting
/ sc But should my family become acquainted with
| this circumstance 3"
| g Can you feign no means to see me -
81 am strictly guarded my maid Is almost al
ways in attendance, and at other times | never go
| out but in the carriage"
''Do you ever promenade the gardens or Hyde
| Park 80
'' But seldom"
"Can convey letter to you "
Not to the house but, if you like, you may
address one to me in the name of Thompson, and
leave il at the confectioners close by"
| ''I will not fail, my love"
g Now, let me entreat you TO leave me, for should
l be discovered do not know what would be the
consequence.
Farewell, then, angel of my soul, - replied the
Hon gallant, and kissing the tip of his white kids
he walked away
On the morning following our last scene, two
| individuals might be seen in humble habiliment'
standing at the desk in the registers office fol
! servants. The clerk had taken down their names
the one as valet, the other as paror-maid in q
respectable family.
Five shillings for entry on our books" said the
clerk when he had finished.
clam sorry, but
"'Spose you haven't the money!" interrupted
the clerk, professionally.
g Notso much by three-pence,' replied the valet
" Must cross your name out them" said the
clerk, at 8 no-go. Now, ma'am, five bob
you please"
" IN extremely sorry, sir, but m eighteen
pence deficient
"Then, why the devil did MT you say so a
first I! - said the clerk, slamming the book, while
the two out of places gazed in each others faces
They were the lady Cecilia and the Hon. FItzroy
Winstanley of the Blues.