The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-08-05


nHowsA Love SCENE WAS Cur SHoRr.
There is but one step from tho
sublime 10 the ridiculons,' says an old
philosopher, and that step is short
one, we would add. Have you ever
visited the top Of u high mountain OF,
solitary poelical visit, dear render,
and us you were gazing over The
glorious array Of hills, valleys, forests,
and waving grain, stretching out fur
below, raised your head TO utter an
Inspiration, aud noticed sturdy jackass
eonlomplatively gazing at the samo
scene? Have you ever seen "blue.
bottle spor,ively buzzing about tho
hose ola venerable parson as he is
biousy ultering rupt passage from
,lsainh2
Have you ever heard decp.mou,hcd
Macbeth whisper TO Macduff in the
mortal combat, Hurry up and stick,
inc, dry as fish,
Have you ever seen tho ragged
proprietor of q hand organ soIcmnly
grinding away before a fashionable
Music Store?
Have you ever noticed fulI.blown
Exquisite s,riding along with stately
step, and gazing cloud.ward, meet with
on unexpected fall Of six inches at
some slreet.corner2
lfyou have seen these or any similar
Instances of The proximity Of the
sublime 10 the ridiculous, you may,
perhaps, appreciate the humor ofu little
incident that occurred in our city few
days ago.
A young friend Of ours-who shull
be nameless--a matchlcss wng and
punster, and gifted with the kcencs,
relish for fun Of every description, be.
came ardently enanoured ofa delicate
blond young lady, the daughter Of
heavy Grocer residing on Euclid
Street. 'rhcy met. twas at ball.
Sand at the close Of shor, waltz he
found himself fairly spotted through
The hear,--done for. 'Pooh!' said he,
when he rc,tirned home, 'al CANNON!
Two laughed al such nonsense all my
lifetime. This milk aud water
Sentiment. Love, belongs TO the Flats"
and he opened u favori,c volume Of
Tom Hood. II was Of no use, though
Tho graceful form OF Amelia blurred
the lcltered page He retired 10 bed,
and it dclighlly haunted him in his
dreams.
The next morning on reviewing his
condition, he concluded that mn,rimony
would PROVE tho only relief, and with
the natural iinpetuosity OF youth
determined 10 declare his passion at
once, especially, since the fair Amelia
was piled with hosts Of visitors, drawn
thi,her by her own charms and the
more resis,less fascination Of the
paternal CHAINS and shoulders He
decided quickly, and the next evening
saw him scrupulously altircd cap a.
pic at the door Of the Groccr's dwelling.
One modes, pull at the bell, and he
was ushercd in the presence Of his
charmcr. She was alone, and The soft
4 bluslItInl sprang 10 her cheeks showed
how the land lay She was dressed
to kill in expectation, undoubtedly, Of
other visitors. BY her side ,olerably
big mastitl---a family pet..--an animal
not we'll calculated TO leave good
first impression, especially on the mind
of our young friend, who had a pecu.
liar aversion TO the whole canine race.
Smolhcring his anlipnlhy, however, and
knowing well the value Of time, he ad.
vanced 10 the ndorcd,' took the protTer-
cd chair, and exchanged the ordinary
compliments oflhe evcning-lhcre was
then an awkward pause Our young
friend knew no other topic bu. his burn.
Ing love, he s,ammcrcd, biushed,
sqnintcd u, the ceiling, and felt that he
was making fool Of himself Things
were coming 10 crisis, and with one
desperate summoniny up Of his courage,
he flung himself literally at the charm.
cr's feet.
My dear Amelia he cried, scizing
her passionatcly by the hand, how
can tell you Of my love, the rapture
tia, feel in your presence, while
Boo rop! 6or ,ro1r.'' roared the
huge maslfi, rushing GcrccIy up and
Catching the lcrcr' by The leg.
Our young friend sprans 10 his feet,
aud mad with rage and confusion,
planted heavy boot in The in,ruder's
ribs, and sent him yelping across the
room. Amelia shrieked = the huge dog
recovered himself and bounded forward
for second attack. It is quite need.
less 10 say that our young friend left
the room Instantly. He now hates the
women as badly as the 9rmnilion bop
1co,cS - Cleveland Phin Dealer.
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Aaron lsHrr.