Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-04-08

possible it was for him to fall in love with her.
and then consoling and assuring his protege,
he bade her an afectionate adeu, and set out
half an hour after to pay his first visit to Miss
Laura Pendleton. Mr. Frederick did not for
some reason make his appearance in as good
style as he might have done, although he
knew the fine lady his uncle had selected for
his bride was the very pink of country
arlstocracy and fashion. Indeed, Frederick
had said to his uncle's ostler.
''fIarness me the black pony in the old
chalse. Don't stop to curry him, for am in
hurry. And mind you don't hint to the old
gentleman that have gone off in this style;
and here is something for you to buy tobacco
with
fancy that when Mr. Frederick arrived at
Mr.. Pendleton's elegant residenne, he crea-
ted sensation. A curly black pony, that
looked asthough he had never known the
taste of curry comb or card an ancient har-
ness, that showed the industry, economy and
ingenuity of some queer old save-penny, and
stood still in need Of repairs; dilipated chase,
which might have served any practising
country; lashless whip stock and knotted
lines. Such was the establishment which
moved slowly up the magnificent avenue, in
full view from the drawing room windows Of
the Peudleton mansion
Very slowly and awkardly, Fred. got out
of the old chaise. You can imagine Miss Lau-
ra s dismay when her visitor was announced.
In company with couple offriends--a young
gentleman and lady of fashion--she had been
laughing at the ludicrousness Of Frederick S
{ 'equipage,' as she called it, as it moved.up
! the avenue
/ The young man entered the parlor with
the most perfect nonchalance in the world;
neg4ecting to remove his hat until be had sa-
luted Miss Pendleton and her friends Then
he threw himself on an elegant sofa, in q
rather careless manner, and declining to
| trouble any body with his hat, placed it on
the floor. Without appearing to observe the
t CONSERVATION of Miss PendletoD. or the emo
tion of her friends, he then offered few OBJ
servations about the weather, and made q
/ bugle of his nose, muffiing its sonorous tones
in the folds of flaming red handkerchief
which he afterwards tossed into his hat
! Meanwhile the accomplished and aristo-
cratic Miss Laura had enjoyed survey OF
Mr.. Frederick's style of dress His coat was
Of fine material, and graceful cut; but it had
evidently come in contact with the uncurried
hide of the little black pony twice or thrice
too often for its beauty. His waistcoat was
of rich satin; but by some carelessness, the
lowest or first button was mated with the
second button-hole; thus producing sad dis
arrangement in the talor's design. The
cleanliness Of Frederick's linen indicated
( scrupulous care in his uncle's housekeeper
but one wing of the dicky dropped sadly,
whilst the other side stood proudly erect, in
all the majesty of starch. His cravat was
! awkardly twisted into bow knot; and ina.
gine, in addition to these beauties of costume,
one extremity Of pair of very fine pantaloons
lodged OIL the top of 'lackIustre' boot, and
you may have some idea of Frederick's ap-
pearance.
! Now our hero-thanks to Rose, his pro-
{ tege-was little known insociety; and enjoy
| ing the reputation of being student and a
man of talent he could act with success the
part he had undertaken, sooner than any 9TH
er man. His carelessness Of personal appear
ance was looked upon as the result of studi-
Gus habits. Having foreseen this he had n0t
been mistaken In Judging that he would be
treated with more Difference than any mere
clown. His uncle's wealth and influence
might also have had some effect in causing
Miss Laura to tolerate in him what she could
L. L., l.
perfect keeping with the character he had
assumed was Fred's conversation. Instead
of indulging in fashionable small talk, he dis
coursed learnedly on old books by obscure
authors, whose names not one modern reader
in thousand ever heard In short, lie
played the role of slipshod philosopher to a
degree of perfection which argued an Imita-
tive talent, and knowledge of human nature
no one suspected him of possessing.
Frederick dined with the Pendletons that
day, and having inspired Miss Laura with an
utter adherence of all studies, rode home in
the evening, we'll satisfied with the sensation
he had produced-as he candidly assured his
uncle.
"Ah, Fred" exclaimed the delighted bach.
elor, ''you are boy after my own heart
Persevere-and we'll snap our fingers then
at fortune!"
4 After four similar visits at Pendleton house
which occupied as many weeks-FredericE
residing too far from his lady-love, to drive
the little black pony to see ottener than once
in seven days-he resolved, with the advice
and consent of his uncle, to make her an OF
fer of his hand
i '.But feel kind of bashfulness in intro
ducing the subject said Frederick "she il
such degnifed lady! Suppose | shoulC
write her letter! She knows am q fellow
more conyersant with books than the grace
of society; and she will appreciate my del
icacy."
81 don't see anything out of the way II
that" replied the old gentleman, who little
suspected Fred's motives "An offer ls al
offer, whether made Oh paper, or by word o
mouth. Draw up the document, and let m'
see it."