Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-03-31
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Say what you will about it, am ready
to swear that never was kissed, as far
as | remember, but once. But that once
has not been forgotten and if you will
leave your main yard aback, I'll tell the
story, though it won't do for me to catch
you laughing at it.
Itlacked only halfan hour of midnight.
had been on a visit to one of my neigh
bors, and found such agreeable company
that the hours passed by unnoticed-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 hur-
ry me much, for sauntered along whist
ling the very familiar tune Of o no, I'll
never mention it,
Suddenly, while passing an aristocratic
looking mansion, saw front window
in the second story softly raised and a
white hand seemed to beckon me to ap-
proach. 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 we'll convinced that it
was me, and nobody else, l replied
Yes, here am
Well, I'm readyp
The unseen lady lowered the end of a
rope ladder TO the ground, seemingly in
wiling me to ascend but fell back a.
ghast. However, was spared the agony
OF a refusal. | saw in an instant that
the lady was about to descend to the
ground saw her suspended between
heaven and earth.
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my neck and kissed me again and again
Wasn't happy OF course, pressed
her to my bosom with all a lovers ardor,
and returned her kisses with more than
compound interest.
'Ol am 50 glad you have come y
murmured the fair creature, in tones that
thrilled my heart with delight. I have
taken nothing but my jewels and ready
money, for | have hopes that a reconcil-
iation will be effected. If not, we will
live, love and be happy ih little world
Of our own. And now let US hurry a
way 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, didn't know where
to direct my steps. Following the ben
of her inclination, we passed rapidly VI
the street.
Our rapid pace soon brought US to tn
gasnght on the corner, and then, tor m
first time, she caught glimpse of m
features. The effect Of that look wa
electrical. She disengaged her arm fror
mine, and recoi!ed a few PAGES, and mu
INJURED wildly
'Merciful heavens you are not m
Charles!'
Her face was turned towards min
and never had | seen woman more bea
tiful. Her eyes were as dark as the sta
less night that enshrouded us, and e
p1essive of her gifted soul While [ WI
gazing upon her, l heard somebody
the direction Of the house we had ia
left, whistling the same tune had bee
indulging in a few moments preyiou
NV fair companion darted away in Il
diyection Of whistler No. 2, The who
adventure seemed a mystery TO me al
there | stood wondering what would
the next move. The cup ofmy bliss h
been overturned.
Five minutes passed, and then the
dy made her appearance, leaning up
the arm Of noble looking man of abe
NY own age. l was just about to a
myself who could furnish pistols for t
and coffin for one, when the lady tc
my hand, and looking archly into
face, she asked
Will you not accompany US to
Rev Mr.. Smiths residence, and see
married?
The truth flashed upon my mind in
instant. The lady was the only dau
ter of wealthy parents, and they W
opposed to her lover, considering
too poor, as he was young mercb
who had just set up in business.
He was forbidden the house, and ;
natural consequence, the lovers plan
an elopement. She was to be ready
-. a certain night, and he was to give
tice of his whereabouts by whistling
tune of Oh, no, never SC.
To make long story short, acc
panied them to their place ofdestinai
and saw the lovers united in the
bands of matrimony. The next m