Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1852-07-28
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THE NJ AIDEN'S hiIsTAKE;
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SOL Or, "A kissing Adventure. q s Ga
s&l @ ny CHARLES BogIHR. se o.
Say what you viii about It, / am ready
to swear thatI never was kissed, as far
rs l Remember, but once. But that once
has not been forgotten, and if you will
listen q moment | will tell you the story,
though it wont do for me to catch you
laughing at it.yg5s
ltilacked only haitian hour of midnight.
had been on visit to one of my neigh
hors, and found such agreeable compa-
NY that the hours passed By unnoticed-
by me at least-but | finally started 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 whistllng the
very familiar tune of "Oh, no, Ill never
mention it,
Suddenly, while passing an aristocratic,
looking mansion, saw n front window in
the second story softly raised, and white
hand seemed to becGon me to approach.
Wondering who it could be, and what
was wanted, darted through the front
gate, aud was soon under tho window.
I" Issthat you, Charley?" asked one of
the sweetest voices you ever dreamed of
hearing. l was surprised, astonished, as
you may readily believe, considering the
lateness of tho hour but was pretty
well convinced that it was ME and no bo-
dy else, SO replied
eyes, here | am"
And there was, trembling like leaf
in gale of wind. And then came the
response to my answer
Well I'm ready ~
What do you think of that, coming rs
it did from u young lady at that hour of
the night? fitting time for the revelation
Of horrors? Ready What could she
mean ?-I was thunder struck,
Ere my curious speculations assumed
any definite shape, the unseen lady low
cred the end Of a rope ladder to the
ground, seemingly inviting me to ascend;
but fell back aghast. However, l was
spared the agony of refusal saw in
an instant that the lady was about to de-
Scend to the ground | saw her suspend
cd between heaven and earth. Oh how
/ wished that tho ropes might give way
that should have an opportunity to catch
her in my arms, But they didn't break,
and she reached terra frma in safety.
And, oh, joyl The instant she reached
the ground, she threw her arms around
my neck and kissed me again and again
Wasn't | happy? Of course l pressed
herto my bosom with all lovers ardor,
and | returned her kisses with more than
compound interest.
ooh, l am SO glad you have come %
murmured the fair creature in tones that
thrilled my heart with delight. ~ have
taken nothing but my jewels and ready
money, for | have hopes that a rcconcilia-
ton will be effected. If not, we will live,
love aud be happy in a little world of our
own
"Yes, we will" replied in an en-
phatic manner, for felt that she was all
mortal man could desire, now really
thought that had secured bride and
then the "jewtls," "monoy," and ere.
concilation," rang in my cars like a din
ncr bell in one-eyed tavern.
"Aud 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 l didn't know where to direct
my steps. Following the bent of her in
clination, we passed rapidly up the street.
=" Go ahead my beauty, Pm yours till
death" thought |. But sad change
soon came over the spirit of my dream.
Our rapid pace soon brought us to the
yas-light on the corner, and then for the
first time she caughtn glimpse of my fea
lures. The effect of that look was cleo
trical, She disengaged her arm from
mine, recoilcd few PAGES, and murmur
cd wildly
"Merciful heavens, you arc 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 enshrouded us, and expressive
Of her gifted soul. While | was gazing
upon her, heard somebody in the direc,
ton of the house we had just left, whist
ling the same tune had been indulging
III II few moments previous. AS l was
about To make some sage remark upon the
singular coincidence, my fair companion
darted away in tho direction of whistler
No. 9. The whole. adventure seemed Il
mystery 10 me, and there stood, won.
dcring what would be the next move
The cup of my bliss had been suddenly
overturned,
Five minutes might have passed, and
then the lady made her appearance, lean
ing upon the arm of a noble looking man
OF about my own age, was just about
lo'ask myself who could furnish pistols for
two and coffin tor Que, when the lady took
my hand, and looking archly up into my
face, she asked
"Wtll you not accompany us to the
Rev Mr., Smiths residence, and see as
married Z"
The truth flashed across my mind in
an instant. The lady was the only tlaugh-
ter OF wealthy parents, and they were OPP
posed to her lover, considcrinp him too