Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-12-25
D DECEMBER 25, 1851,

~AN~Nt "S hho OOiSblOuoIcHb vi HdII
milton passed over me. turned away with an
lndetinable feeling Of disappointment as !
thought OF the impossibility Of my being known
to her. lounged into small drawmgroom,
sat down on a sofa, and as the soft strains of
music came floating upon my car, leaned my
head upon my hand and was soon lost in deep
reverle. My thoughts wsre thousands of miles
across the ocean, on those had left behind,
when light hand was laid on my arm, and a
voice soft as "angels' whispers said in my ear
"He cested olvidado, sus aneiga visia Senor p
started with surprise, as q hand was laid on
my arm, and recognized one whom had known
in Vera Cruz. expressed the pleasure felt
in this unexpected meeting, as she took my arm
and we returned to the ball room. We were
soon lost in the mazes of most voluptuoas oil
dances-the Spanish polka. There was grace,
an indescrbable elegance, and grace of attitude
that never saw Cqualled, as she hoated round
the room IN that beautiful dance. Time fed |
scarce know how, ! was so delighted, until her
carriage was announced. Remember you are
10 call at eleven, and said as handed her to the
carriage, have not spoken to you Of Vera Cruz.
Of course promised, and in five minutes was
dreaming of the most lovely creature this side of
the houries of Mahomet's Paradise.
| At eleven was shown into her boud0ir. II
was a chamber to enshrine a houri rice, heavy
embroidered curtains, the inlaid cabinets of mar
quitere; the chairs covered with golden tapes
try, in all its gorgeous bIne, yellow and crimson
coors the large plate mirrors in their spleudid
frames, inlaid with massy gold and silver orni-
ments; the exquisite pictures by the old mas
tiers; the magnificent vases, filled with fresh
flowers, which made the most delicious perfume,
all captivated the senses and pleaHed the mag
ination. The Armada Of this enchanting scene,
recllned in all her vouptuous loyeliness, upon n
sofa Coversd with velvet cushions, one beautiful
foot lay upon cushion of white cambric, tim
med with lace the round small ancle was ex-
posed IN all its beautiful proportions and she in
all her loveliness, was reclining in the soft lux
was that in her attitude and cou finance which
gave an air Of languishlpg sofness to her most
lovely face. Her large, soft black eyes were
bent upon her flowers as entered, and flushed
with an almost unearhly billlancy as they
were raised to mine as entered. A smile more
sweet than ever played round the mouth OF
beauty, welcomed me as she rose 10 say, buenos
elias Senor. cannot express the pleasure
have in seeing you again, she said III low soft
voice, which fell on my ear like dew drops on
roses" The time flew without ny knowing
how, in this more than earthly paradise. had
drank deep Of the Gun of Gree and felt its IN
toxicating nuence. In the afternoon was to
accompany her to ride to the beautiful valley oil
the Omanchy, the fashionable ride of Lima
She was mounted on coal black Peruvian
horse, us beautiful as an antelope his small
delicate ears, his smooth streight limbs, his thick
flowing name, his small beautiful head, his
large flashing eye, all told his blood The rider
was dressed in large FLOWING dark blue riding
dress, buttoned over a bust which scu ptol
would have envied black riding hat with q
coal black plume, completed her tasty and beau
tifu dress. She sat with and ease and grace
never saw equalled out of South America.
streets, and gaze after US as we passed anG
bonita cavaleo Senorita, more than once me
my ears as we passed. The afternoon, was one
of those delicious, balny, soft, sunny days, only
known in the tropics, where the very air seems
loaded with perfume from beds Of the most beau.
tful flowers You will accompany US to the
opera to night, she said as she aighted at he
door on our return. OF course accepted The
invitation. The night came, but alas Cor al
human resolutions, never could keep one.
found myself at the club the rattle of the bill
lard balls and the fumes of the champaign'
drove every thought of my engagement out o
my head. After supper went with some friend
to the theater; it was crowded with the elite O
Lima. The first act was Just closing as we en-
tered, the curtain fell as the thrilling tones Q
the Leiyior Rope ceased.
looked into the second tier, and saw tn
. glass Of the lady had shamefulIy neglected
leveed on me- my face crimsoned with mort
ication as remembered my engagement. He
box was filed with the whiskered and nous
touched Peruvians, who were whispering so
} nothings into her ears. The curtain fell on tn
third act, when / went TO Der box. hope yo
, enjoy the opera, | said in the most soft and iE
slnuating tone could assume. Thanks to you
escort, | do was her cutting reply, as her eye
g flashed and her head was haughtily drawn Il
y and she coolly commenced conversation wit
a snme gent in tue box. Senorta, 1.-THE cu
| lain is about to rise, she said carelessly. Th
s gent left the box and was alone with her. TIL
G opera was Clara de Rosenburg, it was in III
# scene of the third act when poor Clara is az
!. cused Of the murder of her reputed father ar
r she is dragged to prison in chains, when sa
: lhe tears fall away by drops and heard the SUI
4 pressed sobs, as the curtain fell amid the mo
e perfect silence ever witnessed within the wal
n of a Theatre. Do not weep said |, in 10
J. and as Aattered myself, sweet voice. alta sceI
It of the imagination only, it has no reality Y(
n here, she said, you here, and break out into
n string of womanike accusations. vowed n
:, innocence and promised and swore eternal OBJ
q dence, and vowed that her slightest wish WI
If law TO me, and was forgiven, and as penanc
o | was to accompany her to early mass at the
n thedral next morning. The morning came al
+ | fulfilled my promise. We went to that ma
e nifcent cathedral which has no equal on Il
q American continent; its foundations were Ia
if by pizzarro, and was ninety years in bulldln
ar and in whose vaults his bones are laid.
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