Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1852-08-14

the meeting rather threw u dumpcl
over his feelings. But Andy had his
share of coolncss and selfpossession,
and although it cost him considera.
BILE effort, he managed to introduce to.
pics'of conversation and to talk pref
ty freely, although the talking was
nearly all on his own side, Miss Her
bert maintaining a cold reserve, and
answering entirely in monosyllables.
For about a quarter of an hour,
Andy endured the ordeal, wondering
why this particular young lady should
happen to be alone in the parlor of
Mrs. T, and wondering still more
why Miss Archer did not make her
appearance. Just as he began TO feel
a little excited and uneasy, the door
opened and in walked another young
maiden whom lie had reason to re-
member-a Miss Harper. She was
also one of his old flames. She ap-
peared surprised at seeing him, and
greeted him with GOODNESS. Andy
tried to say some sprightly things to
Miss Harper, but he was far from be-
ing in as good condition as at first
The effort to entertain Miss Herbert
had somewhat exhausted his reservoir
of spirits, and his attempt to draw
farther thereon were not very success
ful. The two young ladies drew to-
gether OH the sofa, and maintained a
mutual reserve towards Andy that
soon began to be painfully embarras-
ing.
:" What does all this meant" Andy
had Just asked himself, for he was be-
ginning to feel puzzled when the sound
Of light feet along the passage was
again heard, and, the door opening,
his eyes rested upon the form of Car
oline Gray, to whom he had at once
paid his address. Very particular
reasons had Andy Cavender for not
wishing to meet Caroline on that par
ticular occasion; for he had commit
ted himself to her more directly than
to any young lady in Woodland, hay-
ing OH one occasion, actually written
and sent to her love letter. The
precise contents Of that epistle he did
not remember; but often, when he
thought of it, he had doubts as to the
extent to which he had committed
himself ..hasdT l,hes were not very
Soon another and another entered,
and, strange to say, each was an old
fame, until there were present not
less than six fair, rebuking spirits
Silent, Andy sat in the midst of these
silent, because the pressure on his
feelings had become insufferablygreat
for nearly quarter of an hour
1t was social party Of u most novel
character, and one that lie has never
43ial $3.50 afirsl :.
About the time that Andy's feelings
we're in as uncomfortable state as
could well be imagined, and he was
to wish himself at the North
Pole, Kate Archer and her friend
Jenny entered the room slowly, the
former with an open letter in her hand,
upon which the eyes of both were
resting. ..aa1 y
In an instant, it flashed upon Andy
Cavender that be was to be yictimized
by the city belle. Nosooner had this
thought crossed his mind than, rising
abruptly,he bowed to his fair torment,
ors, saying yf
"Excuse me, ladies'" And beat q
hasty retreat. r
But, ere he had passed beyond the
street door, there reached him a gush
Of merry laughter from the musical
throat Of Kate, in which other voices
mingled. ~
On the next day, he received let
ter directedin a delicate hand. 1t en-
closed the one he had written to Kate,
and accompanying it was a note III
these words f2FH ''.. ..- f'
"There is, 1t is presumed, a mistake
in the direction Of this. 1t was prob.
ably meant for Caroline Gray, Mary
Harper, Nancy Herbert, or Jenny
Green. IN order that it may receive
its proper destination, it is returned to
the writer" &
The village flirt was a changed man
aflert that. He had played with edged
tools until he. cut HIMSELF and the
wound, in healing, left an ugly scar.
Poor Andy Cavenderl All this hap
pened years ugo, and he is bachelor
still, Notwithstanding several suhse.
oucnt attempts to make favorable
impression on the hearts Of certain
pret,v maitlens.1 7iir story Of Ills pun.
ishmSnt ut Mrs. I>----'s flew over the
village in itw hours, and, after that,
,no fuir tluni@cu uf Woodland for .
moment thought Of regarding any al
tel,ion from Amly Cuvrndcr as more
than piece of idle paSlima and o't
the few occpsious tliul lie veniured t"
talk of love, The merry witches laugh
ed him in the face. .ist @@Wl
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