Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-03-30
Mlislellaneoms.
TIE IRISH APPLE GIRL.
By LIEUT.. MuRnY.

AT the last season Newport was one ofthe
most lively and spirited that was ever enjoy
ed at watering place. Every part OF cur
Union contributed its quota to make up the
Gordon of beauty and fashion that assembled
mighty to participate in the gay dance, the
masical soiree aud the fancy ball. There
were somc ladies Of rank also from abroad,
and altogether Newport was the centre Of
fashion and beauty for the time being -
Come with US now, in imagination, into one
of these gay assemblies; the band is dis
coursing its rich tones, and feet, as light as
fairies tread, are gliding IL the mazes Of the
dance. At this mosaent a couple, fatigned
with the exertions of polks, have stepped
one side from the dancing hau, and sitting at
the door of the Withdrawing room, are criti-
cizing the dancers.
They are fair couple; the lady is not
more than twenty three. and the gentleman
three or four years her senior. She is a very
dark brunette, with a speaking eye, and the
unmistakeable belonging of Southerner -
Her fine 6gure had been developed undsr a
tropical cline. and she spoke and acted With
an energy and fire, though finely tempered
by distingue AR Of refinement, that was
peculiarly Southern. Her companion show
ed himself gentleman of high breeding, and
evidently a Northerner. His high, bold
forehead full blue eye. and classical profile,
bespoke intelligence and native power, while
his manner bore token of the tenderest inter-
est in her by his side
"How charmngly Mrs. Warland looks to-
night. Mr.. Burditt. don't you think 50. r.
said the lady, referring to the person of an
elegant looking woman who was dancing the
mazurla at that mcmspt with an English no.
bleman.
Charming" repeated Mr. Burditt thus
addressed by his partner. "With one excep-
tioa," be answered. Il think her the finest
woman ever ! saw"
"Do you know her, Mr. Burdtt?
! "Wcll--and few Of those with whom am
acquainted possess such charms Of mind as
we'll as of person You must have heard her
converse; is she not delightfully."- entertaining!'
'She is indeed, and the star of every circle
that she graces. Mrs. Warland must be
nearly forty, and perhaps there are few bellies
in their first season so attractive . 3
AT this moment the lady of whom they
were speaking, gidcd gracefully out of the
dance and seated herself in an alcove of the
hall where she was at once surrounded BY the
elite Of the company.
Dear Miss Langly." said he whom we
have introduced to the reader as Mr. Bur
dit, "appropos Of this leisure moment, let
me speak to you upon the subject we we're
discussing yesterday"
"With all my heart; anything for an ar
gument," replied Miss Langly you are so We
ry convincing and bring such indisputable
evidence OF your position, that any one might
know you were lawyer"
I'VE were interrupted yesterday Just as /
was about to tell you true story, by way of
example, and in proof of the side had taken
upon the subject we were discussing. Shall
! proceed with my argument ?"
Certainly. especially if a story is to come
of it, Go on, Mr.. Burditt."
"Well, as novel writer's begin, it was a hot
afternoon In July, and the sun was pouring
down upon tho east side of Broadway. New.
CORK, with fiery heat when private carriage
drew up BY the corner of Canal street, and
the occupant, rich old gentleman, called to
poor Irish child who sold apples, and who
came to the carriage door Offering her basket
and expecting to sell a few penny worth of
the contents
MY little girl" said the man, "whose
daughter are your"
II havn't got no father nor mother, but
that's my aunt that sells apples over at the
other corner of Broadway and Canal street"
Would you like to go and live with me,
if your aunt is wiing?"
After moments hesitation the child an.