Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-05
The Maiden's Mistake, or, a Kissing
Adventure.
BY CHARLEY BowLINR.


| M# BY CHARLEY BowLINR
| Say what you will about it, am ready to
swear that never was kissed, rs far as | re-
member, but once But that once has not been
forgotten; and if you will leave your main-yard
aback, I'll tell you the story, though 1t won't do
for me to catch you laughing Mt 1t.
| II lacked only half an hour OF midnight. |
had been on visit to one of my neighbors, and
found such agreeable company that the hours
passed by unnotced--by me, at least; but
finally got under 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 g 0 no, / never mention it."
Suddenly, while passing an aristocratic-looking
mansion, ! saw front window in the second story
softly raised, and white hand seemed to beckon
me to approach. Wondering who it could be-
and what was wanted, darted through the front
gate and was soon under the window.
"Is that you, Charley?' asked one of the
sweetest voices you ever dreamed of hearing
Pretty well convinced that it was me, and nobody
else, replied
"Yes, here ann"
"Well, Pm ready" ......."
| The unseen lady lowered the end of a rope
ladder to the ground, seemingly inviting me to
| ascend; but fell back aghast. However, / was
spared the agony Of refusal. | saw in an in
slant that the lady was about to descend to the
ground; saw her suspended between heaven
and earth. ..
And, O, joy! the instant she touched the
ground she threw her arms round my neck and
| kissed me again and again Wasn't I happy :?
| OF course, pressed her to my bosom with all
| lovers ardor, and returned her kisses with more
| than compound interest.
go! / am so glad you have come - murmured
the fair creature, in tones that thrilled my heart
| with delight II have taken nothing but my
jewels and ready money, for have hopes that q
| reconciliation will be effected If not, we will
live love, and be happy in little world of our
| own. And now let us hurry away before we are
discovered" said the lady, taking my arm and
backward, but, to tell the truth, didn't know
where to direct my steps. Following the "bent
of her inclination" we passed rapidly up the
street.
Our rapid pace soon brought us to the gas-light
on the corner, and then, for the first time, she
caught glimpse of my features. The effect of
that look was electrical. She disengaged her
arm from mine, recoiled few PAGES, and muir
INJURED wildly
"Mercful heavens! you are not my Charles!"
Her face was turned towards mine, and never
had l seen woman more beautiful. Her eyes
were as dark the starless night that enshrouded
us, and expressive of her gifted soul. While
was gazing upon her, heard somebody in the
direction Of the house we had just left whistling
the same tune had been INDUCING in a few mo-
ments previous. My fair companion darted away
in the direction of whistler No. 2. The whole
adventure seemed mystery to me; and there
Stood wondering what would be the next move,
The cup of my bliss had been overturned
Five minutes passed and then the lady made
her appearance, leaning upon the arm of a
noble-looking man of about my own age was
just about to ask myself who could furnish pistols
for two and coffin for one, when the lady took my
hand, and looking archly up into my face, she
asked t~
"Will you not accompany us to the Rev. Mr..
Smiths residence and see as married."
The truth flashed upon my mind in IN instant.
The lady was the only daughter of wealthy pa
rents, and they were opposed to her lover, con-
siderng him too poor, as he was a young mer-
chant who had just set up in business. He was
forbidden the house, and, as natural conse
quence the lovers planned an elopement. She
was to be ready on a certain night, and he was
to give notice of his whereabouts by whistling
the tune of go, no, l never" &c.
To make long story short, | accompanied
them to their place of destination, and saw the
lovers united in the holy bands of matrimony.
The next morning called upon the lady's pa
gradually impaired the news to them-re-
ceived their forgiveness for the lovers, and saw
them reconciled. - Western Emporium.