The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-04-16
Translated from Heinrich ZsohOkke.
MAX sTOLPRIAU.
TALE OF BAsHFULNEss.

TALE OF BAsHFULNEss.
There Is certain misfortune in the world,
not usually enumerated in the list o. common
misloFtunes, but which, nevertheless, ought to
be. Iafford living illustration Of my asser-
tion.
Ny father, God rest his soul, sent me diligent-
" to school; there | gained some knowledge,
although our city schools at that period were
none of the best. ......- -..-..
Every one said: Max has talent, bat he is
shy and awkward, can not adopt himself to the
wayssaf the world, is unaequaiuted with the
usages of society, and Eever knows what to do
with bis hands and feet; otherwise he is good
and clever fellow enough.
Such was the general opinion Of me. Reader,
do you perceive my failing2 My worldly educa-
tion was defective. Dligent at school and in
the wogkshop; was uncleanly and negligent Of
my attire; was civil, obliging, and honest, but
bashful Withal, SO that ran off when unknown
persons approached; my eyes never knew where
to lookfor resting place when addressed by a
stranger, and if called on to meet lady with
civiIity and politeness, became rooted to the
spot speechless and stiff as ramrOd.
Enough-politenes aud ease OF manner, as
they are called are concerns no less pertaining
TO life's comfort than bread and potatoes or a
glass Of wine.
Manv young gentlemen, as have often OBJ
served are greatly wanting in these respects.
MANY one in going into society Is sadly at
loss hoFfo dispose Of his extremities, and would,
one calSsasily perceive, have much rather left
them at home Many such an unfortunate
knows NOT where to quarter his hands, thrus-
ting tlsss IL, Que moment into his waist-coat, at
another into bis breeches pocket, then in des-
pair raisiugShe one or the other to his oCciput,
tAsre to scragch by way Of variety.
Ahong other i'll luck entailed by my awk-
warduess. inaS be reckoned that Of being still q
bachelor, o. haSing reached my fifty second
year without bsl blessed with wife.
No sooner was ay old Aunt dead, and hel
sole heir, thereby rendered comparatively afflu
ent, than l, then in my thirtieth year, was LEI
to seek the hand Of young lady, who. to othe
qualifications, added beauty, virtue, amiability
and wealth besides.
was pleased with pretty Barbara; matter
were quickly arranged, and nothing remaineC
but to cultivate the acquaintance. was &C
cordiBgly to meet her at the house Of her cousin
and an invitation 70 dine was forwarded Il
me.
OF large parties had perfect horror, mi
education made me shy and timid, but then whs
will not a man do to secure the favor Of pretty
Barbara So put on my best Sunday suit
white silk stockings, bran new hair-bag and
spDlegroln coat with large pearl buttons. In
4 word, Imade myself Is smart asa bride groom
On reaching the door Of the cousins house
however, my heart began 70 thump against my
ribs, as thought l had smishy within my
breath. ''Iileould only feel assured there viii
mot be partys though would to Heaven itwaI
over" Fortunately found the cousin alone
making up an account in his study. sYoa arG
somewhat late. friend StOlprisu,D said he. ]
made twenty inelinatiOns right and left, and
laughed in a pereet agony to look agreeable
for the fear Of meeting large party engrOssed
every thought.
The cousin having finished, looked arOunt