Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-04-07
THE MAIDEN,s MISTAKE; Or,
A Kissing Adventure.

A Kissing Adventure.
ny CHARLEY DowLiNE.
Say what you will about it, am ready
to swear that never was kissed, as far as
l remember, but once. But that once
has not been forgotten and if you will
leave your main-yard aback, I'll tell you
the story, though it won't do for me to
catch you laughing at it.
1t lacked only half an hour of mid
night.
had been on visit to one of my
neighbors, and found such agreeable COM
pany that the hours passed by unnoticed
by me, at least; but finally got under
way for my lodgings. The night was
cold and nearly starless, and the wind
blew fresh from the north but it did not
hurry me much, for 1 sauntered along
whistling the very familiar tune of o no,
never mention it.
Suddenly, while passing an aristocratic-
looking mansion, saw front window in
the second story softly raised, and white
hand seemed to bcckon me to approach.
Wondering who it could be, and what was
wanted, darted through the front gate,
and was soon under the window.
is that you Charley?' asked one of
the sweetest voices you ever dreamed of
hearing. Pretty well convinced that it
was me, and nobody else, replied
Yes, here 1 amp
tWoll, I'm ready +
The unseen lady lowered the end of q
rope-ladder to the ground, seemingly in
viting mo to ascend but 1 fell back aghast
However,, l was spared the agony of a
refusal. saw in an instant that the lady
was about to descend to the ground
saw her suspended between heaven and
earth.
And, o, Joy the instant sho touched
the ground she threw her arms round my
neck and kissed me again and again -
Wasn't happy? OF course, I pressed
her to my bosom with all lovers ardor,
and returned her kisses with more than
lovers interest.
20! am so glad you have come =
murmured the creature, in tones that
thrilled my heart with delight. Il have
taken nothing but my jewels and ready
money, for have hopes that rcconcilia-
ton will be effected, fuot, we will live,
love, and be happy in little world ofour
own. And now let US hurry away before
we are discovered said the lady, taking
my arm and leading the way. No doubt
she thought me very backward, but to
tell the truth, didn't know where to di-
rect my stcps. Following the 'bent of
her inclination we passed rapidly up the
street.
Our rapid pace soon brought us to the
gas-light on the corner, and then, for the
first time, she caught a glimpse ofmy fea-
turcS. The effect Of that look was cleo
trical. She disengAgod her arm from
mine, rocoilud few PAGES, and murmur.
ed wildly
'Mcraiful hosvcns! you are not my
Charles !!
Her face WAS turned towards mine, and
never had l seen woman more beautiful.
Her eyes were as dark as the starless
night that cnshroudsd US, and expressive
of her gifted soul While 1 WAS gazing
upon her, l heard somebody in the direc-
ton of the house we had just left, whist
ling the same tune had been indulging
in few moments previous. My fair COM
panion dHrted away in the direction Of
whistler, No. 2, The whole adventure
seemed mystery to me; and there stood,
wondering what would be the next move.
The cup Of my bliss had been overturned.
Five minutes passed, and then the la
dy made her appearance, leaning upon
the arm Of a noble looking man of about
my own age. was just about to ask
myself, who could furnish pistols for two
and coffin for one, when the lady took my
hand, and looking archly up into my face,
she asked
"Will you not accompany uE to tho
Rev, Mr.. Smiths residence, and see as
married?"
The truth flashed upon my mind in an
instant. The lady was the only daughter
of wealthy parents, and they were op-
posed to her lover, considering him too
poor, as he was q young merchant who
had just set up in business, He was for
bidden the house, and, as a natural con-
sequence, the lovers planned an elope-
ment. She was to be ready on certain
night, and he was to give notice OF his
whereabouts, by whistling the tune of %,
no, never &c.
To make long story short, accom-
panied them to their place of destination,
and saw the lovers united in the holy
bonds of matrimony, The next morning
l called upon the lady's parents-gradu-
ally impaired the news to them, received
their forgiveness for} the lovers, and saw
them reconciled,- Western Emporium.
A BRISK PLACE.-There is good an
ccdote told about the little town of Port
land, Indiana.
While certain steamboat was about
putting out from here recently, for New
Orleans, the mate, an old boatman, turn
cd to some passengers and remarked
UTLis l;ttla town. gentlemen, looks