The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-12-11
A Maiden'S Mistake,
OR. A KISSING ADVENTURE.

cay NUdl 1Ou VIII ABOUT II, dIIl
ready 10 swear that never was kissed
as far as l remember, but once. But
that once has not been forgotten, and
if you will heave your main yard aback
I'll tell you the story; though il won't
do for me TO catch you laughing at it
1t lacked only half an hour to mid.
night. had been on visit to one oi
my neighbors, and found such agree
able company that the hours passed by
unnoticed-by me, at least; but l finally
got Hnder 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
sauntered along whistling the very
familiar tune of "0h, no, never men.
tion it."
Suddenly, while passing an aristo.
cratic looking mansion, ! saw front
window in the second story softly raised
and a white hand seemed TO beckon me
10 approach. Wondering who it could
be, and what was wanted | darted
through the front gate, and was under
| the window.
rs that you Charles" asked one Of
the sweetest voices you ever dreamed
of hearing. was surprised-aston.
ished-as you may readily believe
considering the lateness of the hour,
but was pretty well convinced that il
was me and nobody else, so replied
{" Yes. here am ~
And there | was trembling like a
sky sail pole in gale of wind. And
then came the response to my answer
"Well | am ready"
What do you think of that, coming
as it did from a young lady at that hour
of the night ?-fitting time for a reva.
lation of horrors Ready! what could
she mean! | was thunder-struck.
Ere my curious speculations assumed
any definite shape, the unseen lady
lowered the end of a rope ladder to
the ground, seemingly inviting me to
ascend but | fell back aghast How.
ever was spared the agony of a re-
fusal. | saw in an instant that the
lady was about descending TO the
ground; saw her suspended between
heaven and earth. OH how | wished
that the ropes might give way, so that
should have an opportunity of catching
her in my arms. But they didn't break,
and she reached terra frma in safety.
And oh, Joy the instant she touched
the ground she threw her arms around
my neck and kissed me again and
again! Wasn't | happy-of course I
pressed her to my bosom with lovers
arior, and returned her kisses With
more than compound intorest
"Oh! am SO glad you have come n
murmured the fair creature, in tones
that thrilled my heart with delight
81 have taken nothing but my Jewels
and ready money, for | have hopes that
a reconciliation will be effected. If
not. we will live, love, and be happy ir
little world of our ownn
ayes, we WILL" replied in an EN-
phatic manner for felt that she was
all that mortal man could desire.
now really thought that | had secureda
bride: and thent the "jeweIs, ~" moneyn
and reconciliation rang in my ears
like dinner bell in one-eyed tavern.
"And now let US hurry 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
direct my steps. Following the "bent
of het inclination" we passed rapidly
up the street.
"Go ahead my beauty, Pm yours till
DEATH" thought T. But sad change
soon "came DER the spirit of our
dream" Our rapid pace soon brought
US to the gas lights on the corner, and
then for the first time, she caught a
glimpse of my features. The effect of
the look was electric. She disengaged
her arm from mine, recoiled a few
PAGES and murmured wildly
"Merciful Heavens you are not my
Charles"
Her face was turned towards mine.
and never had | seen a woman more
beautiful. Her eyes were as dark as
the starless night that eushrouded US,
and expressive of her nature. While
was gazing upon her, | heard some.
body in the direction of the house we
had just left whistling the same tune
Ihad indulged few moments previous.
As was about to make some sage re-
mark upon the singular coincidence,
my fair companion darted away in the
direction OF whistler Mo- The whole
adventure seemed a mystery to me
and there [ stood, wondering what
would be the next move. The cup of
my bliss had been overturned.
Five minutes might have passed, and
then the lady made her appearance,
leaning upon the arm of noble look
ing man abont my own age. I was
just about to ask myself who could
furnish US with pistols for two and a
coffin for one when the lady took my
hand, and looking archly up into my
face, she asked
"Will you not accompany US to the
Rev. Mr. Smiths residence, and see US
marriedw Z
The truth flashed upon my mind in
an instant. The lady was the only
daughter of wealthy parents, and they
were opposed 10 her lover, considering
him too poor, as he was young mer-
chant who had just set up in business.
He was forbidden in the house, and