Southern reveille. (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1851-185?, 1852-12-01

by the effulgence Of Mrs. C's charms. tina
he escaped observation, and was in his owl
turn left prev to the green-eyed mcnster-
the cause being at his own instigation.-
When the supper vase oncluded, Mrs Clifol
withdrew, and left the gentlemen at the table
whereupou champagne corks popped and flew
with the rapidity Of hail With one portion
Of the company, the champagne inspired wi
and jollity, while with another it impaired ;
narcotic influence. and rendered them the pic
ture Of passive stupidity. Some were toe
digniied to express a sentiment, while other.
we're abandoned to leyity, and partial insan
ity. Mr.. Clifton (and such thing had been
unheard Of before) mounted chair, and
spoke at great length on the projected rail-
road; whereupon Mr.. Beaufort imagined
himself the engine, and snorted and pulled
IN the most enthusiastic manner until he was
exhausted. Young Sclwyn, acting as engin-
eer, broke glass after glass, and plate after
plate, on the supposed engine, thinking
thereby to increase the steam. Mr.. Ellsler,
astride Of the stair railing, was going at full
speed, endeavoring to outstrip the cars
The champagne played the wild, and ran off
with their imaginatiOns, for with one accord
they we're all landed in, their point of
destination and forthwith all started for their
hotels, to rest for the remainder Of the night
OF course, how and when they reached their
respective lodgings. was the next day mys-
terry Mrs Clifton had, as usual after such
parties, to lament the breakage Of glass and
china order a new carpet for her dining
room, and adjust sundry arrangements in her
household, Mr.. c., being the most intracta-
ble A few days after this, Mrs Clifton ap-
proached Mr.. c. very affectionately, and thus
addressed him -
William cannot spend this evening
alone Mr. Beaufort and Selwyn, and all my
friends. have gone to the celebration, and soli-
'mde isa bore Win you not deign to lend
me the light Of your countenance for one eve
ning?"
Certainly, Fanny; believe l have no
particular engagement, but | dc not feel very
highly complimented, that the invitation is
extended as a dcynier resort,
Mr.. Clifton was returning home in the
evening agreeably to his promise, when he
was called by his favorite Miss Langdon, and
urged to take a seat in her carriage, and ac-
company her to the theatre. To refuse was
impossible and the presence of this fashion
able beauty. dispelled all thoughts Of Mrs G.
from his mlnd But who ever saw fashion
able woman deficient in ingenuity and art
i6ce Mr.. Beaufort and Selwyn returned,
and their first thought was to secure the So
ciety Of Mrs. Clifton for the theatre. On
their way to the house, they spied Clifton in
Miss Langdon's carriage. and duly informed
Mrs C. This was a signal to hasten to join
the gentlemen, and in few minutes her car
riage was rolling towards the theatre, which,
with her attendants she reached before Mr.
Clifton could possibly do so and when he
entered with the charming Miss Ian gdon on
his arm, who should he see seated in the most
conspicuous box, but Mrs c., appearing like
a pl ant surrounded by its satellites, and
beaming with joy and beauty Of course
her tactics were to feign indifference, or rath-
or utter inconsistencies of his presence
With flourish of trumpets, and an evident
design to attract her attention. Mr.. G. bowed
Miss Langdon into the box Immediately in
the rear Of the one occupied by Mrs c., and
in hearing distance Of the conversation going
on, with a mutual understanding between
Beaufort and Mrs. c., and intended for Mr..
C.'s benefit
Really gentlemen, we're it not for your
agreeable society, should almost regret hav-
ing left home, Mr.. Clifton having promised to
spend the evening with me. What pity
that we did not wait and bring him with US"
"Not at all madam, begging your pardon,
Clifton has no taste for such things-can't
appreciate them. Besides, | think Miss
Langdon has run of with him, for the last
that was seen Of him be was disappearing in
a carriage with her,"
Joy 60 with him, if Miss L., is the god
dess Who has spirited him away"
MrC., was seen TO adjust bis collar. stroke
his moustache, and grow eloquent in his CON-
pliments to Miss L. The drama closed, and
Mr.. G., and Miss L. withdrew. Having seen
Miss Longdon TO her door. he hurried home,
to be ready to receive his wife, on her return.
In due time Mrs. Clifton came, and found
Mr.. G., sitting quietly by the fire smoking
rcaalia. She pretended not to be astonished
at this unexpected apparition; and by way Of
a peace Offering, gently threw her arms around